We have all heard the saying ‘no hoof, no horse’ which is why it is essential to have your horse seen by the farrier regularly. Correct balance of the hoof promotes soundness and if the hoof is not well balanced a range of problems can arise.
There are certain plants and chemicals that horses should be kept away from. When exposed to these substances either via contact or ingestion, poisoning can occur.
When putting on a rug it is important to try not to make too much noise and to avoid approaching the horse in a way that might scare them. It is recommended that you have a headcollar and the horse is tied securely to avoid them moving and getting tangled in the rug.
Horse owners strive to give the best health care supplements to their equine pet so that they stay in top shape all the time. However, there is also a practical benefit associated in investing on your pet’s health. If they are healthy, you can minimize your trip to the veterinary wherein your cost for medicine or other treatment procedures can add up really fast.
Horses are animals that are known for their speed, strength, and stamina. Despite a very strong exterior though, these animals have a very delicate and sensitive digestive system. For this reason, stable managers are advised to pay close consideration into their diet and the type of feed being given to them to ensure that it will not upset their digestive ability.
There is an old saying: “Horses have five hearts”. The frog in a horses’ foot is like another pump or heart in their body. There is a lot of circulation in the frog and if the horse has been properly shod or trimmed and the frog has correct contact with the ground, with every step, pressure from the ground will push on the frog like a pump and force blood flow through the foot and back up through the leg.
Supplements come in two main forms – oral supplements and injections. Oral is much more common than injectables. Also, injections are made up of different substances, mainly hyaluronic acid or polysulfated glycosaminoglycans.
Throughout history, horses have lent and continue to lend their services and companionship to man. Whether in the form of transport, for work, in conflict, in law enforcement, for sport or as pets, the evidence is everywhere. Therefore, we have an obligation to care for them.
This article has all the information you need to fully groom your horse. It explains and shows you all the types of brushes, what they do, and how to use them.
The recipe for this feed is very simple. Each ingredient must be mixed in at 600 grams for every 100 kilograms of your horse. For example, if your horse is 600 kilograms, you divide 600 by 100 to get 6…
