Welcome to Horse Dreams Project website!  This site is the result of an enrichment project of a fifth grade student to help children turn their "Horse Dreams" into a reality through the help of information on the education of caring, riding, and owning a horse.  We hope you'll find this website helpful with the basic info, listings, and links to various other sites on horses.  

BOARDING:
    -Self-care=approx. $50/month
    -Full-care=approx. $200-500/month
LESSONS:
    -approx. $20/hour & up
HEALTH CARE:
    -Hoof care=$15-$100 tirmming/shoeing every 6-8 weeks
    -Worming=$8-12 every 6-8 weeks
    -Vet care=approx. $75.00 per visit, 2 per year
  
   

How can you tell when a horse is angry?
    A)  Put ears up forward
    B)  Stomp their hooves
    C)  Put ears back
    D)  Wag their tails         (answer on Stables page)

SEE STABLES PAGE FOR LINKS AND LISTINGS
FOR ALLEGANY COUNTY, MARYLAND

     
    -Feed horses twice per day.
    -Approximately 5 lbs. of grain per day.
    -Horse foods include:  grain, hay, corn, molasses and sweet feed.
    -Some foods dangerous to horses include:
             yew, foxglove, privet, beech, and lily of the valley
    -Need plenty of clean water to drink.
2.  GROOMING
    -Use mild shampoo and a large sponge to wash horse.
    -Wash horse in warm area and if possible use warm water.
    -Don't forget the hard-to-reach spots like belly, legs, and tail.
    -Dry horse with anti-sweat sheets or clean towels.
    -Use rubber curry comb to remove loose hairs from coat.
    -Use metal-toothed comb to remove tangles.
    -Brush frequently to remove dirt off coat.
    -Clean hooves with hoof pick to remove dirt and debris.