Horse care is one of the several responsibilities a horse owner must be able to provide. This is very important in ensuring the horses optimal health and long life. Several aspects must be considered in taking care of a horse including age, breed, activity level, season and underlying health issues.

Horses must have enough exercise everyday to satisfy its physical needs. Horses kept in stables may develop stable vices. Stable vices are bad habits developed as a result of being confined with insufficient exercise, if they are not given work or turnout. Examples of stable vices are wood chewing, biting, wall kicking, pawing or digging.