They need to be fed at least once daily, and often two times. Through your instructor, riding friends, veterinarian, farrier and horse owners in your area, you'll probably be able to locate several horses that may be right for you. Horse ownership is a major commitment of responsibility, time and expense. Be sure the veterinarian knows your riding goals and skill level. A horse that may be okay for typical trail riding may not be conformationally sound enough for some competition.
Horseback riding is popular and an excellent form of exercise.
So 2000 may be the year to fill your lifelong dream of owning a horse. Around the first of the year you probably saw predictions of what we can expect in the upcoming 21st century. The American Institute of Food Distribution made its predictions for new food products in 2000 in a recent report. While many changes and new products are projected for the year, several appear applicable to value-added agricultural products. Due in part to recent research showing cardiac and cancer benefits from soybeans, soy products are expected to be plentiful.