Archive for May, 2008
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Horses usually are considered to have memories second only to elephants.
In the wild, if an attack came at a certain place, the herd avoided that spot in the future. This caution is still practiced by wild horses.
If it were not for the horse's good memory, it would be considerably less ...
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Sensitive Areas of Horses
Nerve endings in people are more abundant in the mouth, feet and hands. Spots of most sensitivity in horses seem to be in the mouth, feet, flanks, neck and shoulders. The mouth is sensitive to pain rather than light pressure. Bitting should be done with care and ...
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
The Two Most Serious Horse Diseases
Both tetanus and strangles can cause any horse a lot of suffering and can also cause death.
Fortunately a high level of protection against both is possible by adopting a proper program of vaccination. This should include an initial series of injections then an annual booster.
Tetanus
Tetanus ...
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Friday, May 16th, 2008
1. HAVE REGULAR INSTRUCTION
Think you know it all when it comes to riding? Think again. Even top competitive riders have regular instruction to help iron out faults and bad habits. In between lessons, read as many instructional books as you can, or visit horse forums for riding hints. If you've ...
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
During hot and humid weather, keep a fan blowing in your tack room (or wherever you keep your horse gear) to circulate air and help prevent mold and mildrew.
Check the stirrup bars on your saddle, (or any saddle you ride in) and always make sure the safety latches are in ...
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