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Domestic
horses can either be kept in a grassy area called a
pasture or stable kept in a stall. They could
also live in a combination of the two, such as the
pasture during the day and a stall at night.
If they are kept in a pasture a single horse needs
at least 1.5 acres to have enough food,
 however it
is a good idea to keep a horse with at least one
buddy so the acreage needs to be multiplied
accordingly. the pasture must also contain a
fresh, clean water supply and shelter for the horses
to protect themselves from the weather.
Fencing for the pasture should be of good quality
and not barbed wire or sheep netting because the
horse could cut themselves or get tangled up in it.
Electric wire is better if used in conjunction with
posts and rails. Horses kept in a stable
should have an adequate size stall, one big enough
for them to turn around and lay down in. It
should also have appropriate bedding such as
sawdust, straw, or shredded news paper. Click
here to learn more about bedding. In
addition, the stall should be kept clean and free of
protruding objects that the horse could hurt
themselves on.
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