[header] How to settle a horse into new surroundings [title] Love your horse! [step] Give him or her a good amount of attention by means of hugs, kisses and pats. [title] Bring the horse into its new stall or pasture. [step] Ensure there is sufficient water in the stall or paddock as horses can drink upwards of 20 liters (5.3 us gal) of water a day, more when it is warmer. 
[title] Let your new horses settle in this means no riding or work over the first few days. [step] This time should be spent giving lots of attention and giving good quality grooming sessions.