Overfeeding grain to weanlings
can put them on the track to
orthopedic problems.
While it’s
true that rapidly growing weanlings have special nutritional needs to keep them
growing well, with healthy bones, joints and muscles/tendons, feeding them
correctly doesn’t have to be complicated.
We all want our
horses to be happy. Happy horses are pleasant to be around, learn quickly and
interact with us well. Plus we feel rewarded when we’ve taken good care of our
equine friends.
With that in mind, we
thought we’d highlight 10 ways you can help make... | read
It’s 7 a.m. and caddel
equine therapy center is starting to come alive. stable hands move horses from
pasture to barn, barn to pasture. The muck wagon pulls into the alleyway. Horses
stretch their necks through the yokes of their stall doors and whinny
impatiently to hurry along... | read
I am the
happy owner of two horses (one Appaloosa mare and one Quarter Horse gelding)
that live at home on our property. For those of us who only have a couple of
horses to take care of, I wanted to share my tip for toting hay flakes. I use a
laundry basket (the rectangular plastic... | read
Wound healing in horses can be problematical because of
differences in how they heal. Wounds of the upper body of the horse, above the hock or knee,
heal amazingly well and relatively quickly. With wounds of the distal limbs on horses,
however, it can be frustrating and time consuming to... | read
Keeping a horse means a lifetime of learning, as we constantly
explore better ways to provide a safe, healthy environment. Our goal is to
nurture contentment and well-being so our horses can enjoy their lives while we
enjoy them.
The first step is providing a proper living... | read
