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Horse Care
Horse care and management is a daily essential, and no matter what the breed, type, or age a horse is, it must be treated as an individual!
Grooming
Horses need regular grooming to check for signs of good and ill health, injury, fitness, and also prior to being tacked up.
How to groom and the equipment required are essential to be able to thoroughly groom from head to toe and, whilst doing so, notice if the feet need trimming or re-shoing, if the horse is gaining or loosing too much weight, or if there are any signs of injury or illness such as cuts or nasal discharge.
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Equine Veterinary
Knowing all the different ailments that can affect the horse will help you to recognise, monitor and treat them successfully. You will also need to make sure that you are keeping current and up to date flu and tetnus injections for example.
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Tack
The activity you choose will affect what tack you will need and knowing how to put tack on correctly is essential for the comfort and safety of both you and your horse.
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Clipping
The frequency and the amount of work being done will decide whether or not you need to clip. Knowing when to clip, why to clip, and which clip style to use will ultimately depend on the individual horse and their circumstances, how they are coping, and their type of coat.
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Rugs
Once clipped a horse will need to be rugged, and with such a wide selection of rugs available knowing which rug you need for different situations and how to put a rug on and take one off correctly are necessary for the safety of both you and your horse.
Paying careful attention to storage, repair and cleaning, will also help a rug to last longer.
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Nutrition
Knowing what to feed and in what proportions takes careful consideration, as well as knowing when to feed, and how to store and prepare feeds correctly.
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Each diet must be calculated and tailored to suit the individual horse and be re-evaluated as necessary.
Horse Stables And Barns
Stables are a specially designed building in which to safely house a horse.
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Dental
Having the horses teeth checked regularily by a qualified equine dentist is all part of the horses yearly routine.
Worming
Worming is an area which needs careful planning as it is often down to you to administer the drugs rather than a professional vet!
Being able to spot the signs of a worm infestation and knowing about the different types of worm that affect your horse and their life cycles will help you to know which chemical groups you need, to achieve a successful worming program.
Applying good grassland management will aid in the worm infestation, along with correct storage and administering of the wormer itself.
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