Horse Care

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There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.

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Worldwide, horses and other equids usually live outside with access to shelter from the elements. In some cases, animals are kept in a barn or stable, or may have access to a shed or shelter. Horses require both shelter from wind and precipitation, as well as room to exercise and run. They must have access to clean fresh water at all times, and access to adequate forage such as grass or hay. In the winter, horses grow a heavy hair coat to keep warm and usually stay warm if well-fed and allowed access to shelter. But if kept artificially clipped for show, or if under stress from age, sickness or injury, a horse blanket may need to be added to protect the horse from cold weather. In the summer, access to shade is well-advised.
For horse owners who do not own their own land, fields and barns can be rented from a private land owner or space for an individual horse may be rented from a boarding farm. Unless an animal can be fully maintained on pasture with a natural open water source, horses must be fed daily. As horses evolved as continuous grazers, it is better to feed small amounts of grain throughout the day than to feed a large amount of grain at one time. If a horse cannot be fed by its owner every day, it is usually kept at a boarding stable, where the staff will care for the horse for a fee.
As equines are herd animals, most have better mental behavior when in proximity to other equine company. However, this is not always possible, and it has been known for companionship bonds to develop between horses and cats, goats and other species. There are exceptions. Some horses, particularly stallions may need to live on their own as they may fight with other animals.
Horses that are not on full-time turnout in a field or pasture normally require some form of regular exercise, whether it is being ridden, longed or turned out for free time. However, if a horse is ill or injured it may need to be confined to a stable, usually in a box stall.

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Basic Horse Care Information and Guidelines
Discover information on basic horse care and general guidelines of how to take care of your equine including hoofs, wounds, winter feeding and more.www.horses-and-horse-information.com/horsecare.shtml

Horse care - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_care

The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
Horse health news and veterinarian-approved equine health care information. Learn about illness, injuries, diseases, lameness, nutrition, and more to have healthier ...www.thehorse.com

Basic Horse Care - Care For Your Horse and Pony
Learn basic horse care for your horse or pony with feeding guidelines, recommendations for stables and fences, horse care health advice and safety guidelines. Get ...horses.about.com/od/basiccare

Horse Information | Easy and Practical Basic Horse Care Information
Easy and practical horse information and horse care advice. Horse care tips to help you understand the basic responsibilities of keeping a horse./downloads ...www.aboutyourhorse.com

The Best Horse Care
Horse Care and informational links to the University of Minnesota Equine Center, College of Veterinary Medicine. Including important horse health articles and links ...besthorsecare.com

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Horse Care: Recognize The Basics | FamilyA-Z.blogspot.com
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