Archive for April, 2008
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Houseflies:
Are seen mainly from June to October. They pass on bacteria and larvae of worms and can lead to wounds not healing.
Biting Flies:
Can be found on pasture from June to September. They are usually only found around cattle but will also bite horses.
Horse Flies:
Are active from late morning to the ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
1. Support horse welfare organisations like Brooke Hospital for around $10 Australian. You get a pack of goodies including stickers, badge, collection box and more. Project Hope and the RSPCA in your states.
2. Ask for donations at Pony Club or hold a fund raising event with the proceeds going to ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
The majority of horses with heart murmurs show no external signs, as the heart is a very efficient pump that is able to compensate. Problems usually only become apparent when the heart fails to distribute enough blood to meet the body´s requirements, and the horse develops heart failure as a ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Grooming removes dead skin cells and clears dried sweat ducts, allowing the skin to function more effectively. Cleaning the skin also helps prevent skin diseases which are encouraged by a dirty condition. For example, careful cleaning and drying of the legs will help prevent mud fever and cracked heels.
Vigorous grooming ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Most horse owners have started out the same way… loving and caring for ponies. Former pony owners look back on their pony owning years and a distant far away expression comes over their faces. It is nearly impossible for a horse owner not to have a pony story, some good ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Good pasture management is a must, you can’t just turn horses out in the same paddock year after year and expect quality grazing.
Manure should be collected on a daily basis, as the worm cycle depends on eggs passed in manure to be eaten by a new host horse. Harrowing is ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
It’s been estimated that regular worming has been the most significant advance in horse care over the past 100 years, responsible for increased horse life span making it number 1 on our list!
Horses should be wormed regularly, combined with good pasture management such as regularly picking up manure. Remember to ...
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