The daily care check
A healthy routine is short but consistent. Feed and water the horse, muck out the stable, groom the saddle area, pick out the hooves, and inspect the body for injuries or signs of illness. Check each horse individually rather than assuming the whole stable has the same needs.
Clean housing and a comfortable horse reduce avoidable problems. Grooming also gives you a chance to notice sore patches before they become a bigger issue.
Match the condition to the response
| What you see | What to do |
|---|---|
| Shallow or open wound | Clean it and use antiseptic for a superficial wound |
| Dehydration | Provide water and review access to drinking water |
| Overwork or exhaustion | Rest the horse and reduce its workload |
| Saddle sore | Use the appropriate cream and check tack fit |
| Thrush | Clean the hoof and use the indicated treatment |
| Hoof abscess or signs of sepsis | Call the vet rather than relying on a hoof product |
| Excess weight or laminitis risk | Increase appropriate exercise and reduce feed |
This table is a starting point, not a replacement for the condition shown in your save. If the game names a different illness or the treatment is not available, read the on-screen instruction before spending money.
Prevent illness instead of chasing it
Weight and exercise are linked. A horse that is overfed and underworked can become overweight, and excess body condition is associated with laminitis. Adjust feed to the horse’s current work rather than using a fixed scoop for every animal.
The exercise bar is a limit, not a target. Crossing the red threshold leaves the horse exhausted the next day, which can delay training and make a boarding contract harder to finish.
Plan for the vet
Keep enough money for treatment. An untreated condition can interrupt training, lower condition and force you to rest a horse you were counting on for income. A vet visit is not wasted money if it prevents a longer decline.
When the cause is unclear
Check the basics first:
- Is there food and water?
- Is the stable clean and large enough?
- Has the horse been overworked?
- Is the tack causing a sore?
- Is there a visible injury or hoof problem?
If none of those explain the symptom, open the horse’s information panel and read the condition name. Do not guess between treatments that have different targets.