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There is a place for every horse in this world. Some may not be as athletic as others--- able to do the distinguished dance with a cow or make a hard stop or quick spin--- but there is still a role for them to fill.” |
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A lit match may sizzle the skin and leave a scar But it doesn't take flames to burn a horse. The fact is, the most disabling burns do not occur in a barn fire. but from the most innocent things in the horses everyday enviroment, such as cinderblocks, wooden siding, rawhide and even his own pasture. THE SMOKLESS FIRE...THE FRICTION BURN can be deceiving. The most common friction burn in the horse, is the rope burn and usually the less serious they look the more damage they do. The burning of the skin and the soft tissue below, is what does the damage. The most important thing to do is to stop the smokless fire from burning and doing more damage. Please Take me where I can read more about FRICTION BURNS Read about the importance of a good worming program GENERAL FEEDING GUIDELINES & CARE BASICS 1. Know the weight and age of your horse. 2. Feed and water at regular times, especially when horses do. not have access to pasture. Make sure to have water available to you horse at all times, except... Allow horses to have sips of cool water, timed approx. 10 minutes apart, when heated from a workout. Do not let them drink freely until cooled. 3. Feed small amounts often and hay before grain. I feed four times a day. Grain twice a day with hay, and hay four times a day, when not pastured. Wait until horse is completely cooled after hard work before feeding grain. 4. Avoid sudden and radical changes in the horse's diet. 5. Make sure to lock all grains in a secured area. Some horses are glutinous if get loose and will not stop eating if they find their way into a feed bin Hence, Colic, Founder and maybe death. 6. Avoid moldy and dusty feeds (especially important for preventing respiratory problems) and keep feed boxes clean. If your hay is dusty, but mold free, soak or wet it thoroughly in water. 7. Feed horses as individuals, according to their nutritional. needs for the type of work they are doing, and for their . condition, age and health issues. 8. Examine teeth regularly and have teeth floated ( sharp edges filed). 9. Control internal and external parasites with regular treatment program (an absolute must for healthy . horses). 10. Provide adequate exercise for horses not working. 11. Don't overfeed (overfeeding and fattening horses with . lack of exercise is a major cause of Founder). 12. Make sure you have a regular de-worming program. Parasite infestation is the number one cause of Colic Colic can cause founder. Take me to learn more about parasites of the horse. |
More Horse Basic's |
Normal Temp...99-101 degrees F.
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Normal Resp...8-12 a minute
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Normal Heart Rate...38-40 beats a minute
May exceed 180 beats while exercising |
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The Horses makeup is primarily 80% water
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