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May 23, 2010

May 15, 2010

  • Exercising Arthritic Elderley Horses

    Just because your horse is older does not mean he is set to retire and not get ridden.  Even ageing equines want exercise.  Not to point out the fact that they get restless not doing anything in the event that they were energetic of their day.  Getting older equines nonetheless have acute minds and though the body might not be maintaining as best it once did - they appreciate being useful.  Being disregarded and left alone can result in melancholy in a one time energetic horse.  With age normally comes arthritis, and while it might slow them down, there are workouts to help him regain his condition.  Take him out of retirement and give him regular exercise - not the rodeo type form, however mild, tailor-made to his situation type exercises.  The muscle mass round his joints will benefit by being beefed up and help protect the joints from stress.  It is a known fact a conditioned horse normally has significantly thicker and healthier cartilage than an unfit equine.   The major reasons to take him from retirement and give him some pep?  Regular training works wonders for his perspective, appetite, digestion and basic well being.   He's been your companion for so long, he deserves the greatest. (…)

  • Confidence In Buying a New Horse

    Before you go towards the enormous outlay of shopping for a horse, you'll want to evaluate how skillful a horse rider you happen to be, and simply how much do you actually know about horses and taking good care of them.  Believe me, you have to really be truthful to yourself as undoubtedly this is a massive commitment. (…)

May 5, 2010

  • Horse Language

    Sure, horses have a language of their own, and alas several folks aren't as tuned in to it as we should be.  It is a huge error to not be familiar with their language, since it could mean issues for us in the long run.  Every twist of the ear(s), hip movement, tail flick and face expression signifies something.  It's the language horses use to communicate to other horses, and to us - if only we'd pay attention.  We have to be aware what OUR body language says to them first before we can comprehend them.  Swinging limbs while attempting to fit the halter on will cause apprehension. (…)

May 1, 2010

  • Caring For Older Horses

    Have an older pony companion in your pasture?  I'm sure they have got such tales they could tell.  In terms of being labelled a senior horse, if the horse is 20 years or older it is a veteran or campaigner.  This age interestingly would make him equivalent to 60 year old human. (…)

April 30, 2010

  • Basic Horse Nutrition

    Whereas you might think this is a uncomplicated thing to achieve - feed your horse - you would be astonished at the number of horse owners that do not comprehend the fundamentals.  There is no factual rule of thumb for feeding, as every horse's nutritional requirements will fluctuate depending on age, mass and amount of activity. (…)

April 19, 2010

  • Horses and Sunburn

    As humans we are aware of the danger of remaining in the sunlight too long. (…)

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