The Happiest Horse Part I The Basic's is a reliable guide written to help equestrians of all skill levels that offers beneficial information for stable owners and managers as well. The book contains a wealth of information on equine products that actually work as well as scientifically backed recommendations for ensuring your horse's health. This book has many tips of the trade written by a lifelong horse owner and entrepreneur that are not commonly written about and offers a plethora of insights on the following topics: - How to purchase a horse - Cost involved with horse ownership - How to find the right boarding facility for your horse - Sourcing Hay properly and how to avoid hay scams - How to store hay properly - Equine fencing options and product recommendations - How to properly manage horse pastures - Safest times to allow horses to graze in pastures - Identifying Poisonous Noxious Weeds in horse pastures - Nutritional requirements for the horse - Alternative feeds for horses - How to grow your own grain fodder for horses - Colic and Laminitis symptoms - Preventing colic & laminitis in horses - How to find a veterinarian - Equine Health Care - How to find a farrier