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Horse tips, articles and product reviews. Basic Horse Nutrition
While you might think this is a simple thing to do - feed your horse - you'd be surprised at the number of horse owners that don't know about the basics. There is no real rule of thumb for feeding, as each horse's nutritional needs will vary depending on age, weight and level of activity.
... Arthritis and the Older Horse
Just because your horse is older does not mean he is ready to retire and not get ridden. Even aging equines need exercise. Not to mention the fact that they get bored doing nothing if they were active in their day. Aging horses still have sharp minds and although the body may not ...
Arthritis and the Older Horse - Remedies
There are a variety of home remedies or treatments you can use for your senior horse companion if he is having a lot of pain and inflammation with his arthritis. And several of them can be done at the same time. The thing to remember is that your horse is an individual and may not take ...
So, You Want To Buy A Horse - What Do You Need To Know?
Before you go to the great expense of buying a horse, you need to evaluate how good a rider you are, and just how much do you really know about horses and horse care. Make no mistake, you need to really be honest with yourself as this is a huge commitment. Ask yourself what size and age of ...
Care For Your Older Equine - Part TwoAnother fairly familiar problem with an aging horse is degenerative joint disease aka arthritis. You most definitely can still work them and in fact should work them to keep them limber, active and alert. You would just need to remember to warm them up gently and thoroughly before ... Care For Your Older Equine
Have an older horse companion in your pasture? Bless their hearts they have such stories they can tell. In terms of being considered a senior horse, if your equine is 20 or older he is a veteran or campaigner. This age by the way would make him about a 60-year- old human.
Your ... Eating Manure - Natural or Not?
Well if you're a youngun eating Mom's fresh manure is normal. It's called coprohagia and it gets the foal's digestive system in working order.
The manure provides "starter" bacteria baby needs for the system of fermentation and digestion that allows his intestinal tract to ... Equine Flu or Allergies?
Did you realize your horse could have allergies? It makes sense if you consider the type of environment they live in. If they are not outside (and in some instances even if they are) they can have an allergic reaction to dust, molds, smoke, and other air borne allergens like burning ...
Equine Parasites
Internal parasites - out of sight, out of mind - can kill your horse. While they may be out of sight, they are doing extensive damage internally. At a minimum, parasites can steal nutrients from your horse and cause gastrointestinal irritation. The bad news is, uncontrolled they ...
Horse Language
Yes, horses have a language of their own, and unfortunately many of us are not as aware of it as we should be. It's a big mistake to not to know their language, as it could mean problems for us in the long run. Every swivel of the ear(s), hip movement, tail flick and facial expression ...
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