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Caring for Horses

March 1, 2011

Horses have been helpful companions of humans for quite some time: in battle, on the road, at work and at play. Regardless of their “profession,” all horses require the same basic care. All horses need protection from outdoor elements, whether it is a stall in a barn or a run-in shelter in a pasture. Straw or wood shavings should cover the floor, even those equipped with rubber matting, to...

Five Tips for Caring for Horses in Winter

December 31, 2010

Winter is upon us, already baring its teeth with unprecedented snow storms. If we humans struggle to stay warm and dry during the winter, imagine the situation for horses. It is of the utmost importance that horse owners care for their animals in the right way during these cold winter months. Here are five tips for the best practices for caring for horses in winter. 1. Cold weather and...

Basic Needs of Horses

April 6, 2010

Horses have needs which as a horse owner, you are responsible for providing. You must provide food, water and shelter. Those are the basic minimums. Food: It's common for new horse owners to either over feed or under feed. Some will put a horse solely on pasture and expect the horse to graze and get all his nutrition from that. Others will give grain or other concentrates several times...