It has become apparent to the British Horse Society (BHS) that not all first-time owners have the knowledge, experience, or funding to meet the essential requirements of owning a horse. That ignorance often leads to cases of neglect, so the BHS Welfare Department has introduced a “First Horse Owner Information Pack” to assist in educating new horse owners.

The packet contains useful information booklets ranging from the Cost of Keeping a Horse or Pony, to Essential Health Care Requirements, as well as a range of other informational leaflets. The literature is designed to help new horse owners understand what kind of issues might arise.

Senior Executive of BHS Welfare Helen Owens, said, “Our aim is to educate horse owners about the responsibility and commitment required to own a horse. This in turn will help to prevent horses and ponies becoming victims of neglect.”

United Kingdom residents can obtain the free packet from the BHS by sending a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope to The British Horse Society Welfare Department, Stoneleigh Deer Park, Stareton Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2XZ