The lifestyle of a horse lover is difficult for those who aren’t in the sport to understand. It’s different from many other sports in so many ways, including being the only activity where men and women compete against each other. If you have a friend or relative who keeps asking you questions, you may want to point them to this article to help them understand a little more on what to expect. Alternatively, you may wish to mull over the points below if you are considering purchasing your first horse….

Suzanne: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Diploma in Equine Studies, B.E.M.A Member. An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing, publishing, content curation, editing, and media writing. Avid equestrian, riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years. Proud mum to humans, dogs, and a horse.