Daily grooming is the perfect time to check your horse's overall health. As you groom your horse, you will be able to notice any changes in his behavior as well as in his physical condition. I have always found grooming to be relaxing for me and the horse. Some horses who aren't used to being groomed can be a little skittish at first Read More...
For the enthusiast, taking care of a horse and improving the quality of riding is often a simple matter of employing common sense. Keeping a stall or corral clear, and free of hazards will ensure the animal’s safety, in the same way keeping a child’s room tidy will prevent accidents. Correct feeding and exercise will promote good health in the animal, as well as it does with humans Read More...
Horse and pony owners need to put the reins on overfeeding their animals because they are killing them with kindness, according to a leading animal welfare charity. About 500,000 horses and ponies are suffering pain and illnesses related to obesity, says the research by World Horse Welfare – that is almost half of the 1 Read More...
As the nights draw in and the weather is colder and wetter, now’s a good time for horse lovers and pony owners to put together a winter care regime. The key is horses actually like the cold and their bodies adapt for the cooler weather, so it’s crucial to base your care around their natural defences Read More...
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