If you are a horse lover then your probably know that, Horses require great attention when it comes to rearing and breeding. To keep them healthy you need time and money. But, first, find out what the proper care for horses should be. In regards to connecting your life with equestrian sports, you must think about the proper care of the horse. It means the better you treat your horses, the less likely they will get sick.
Horse care includes daily procedures and activities carried out systematically or when necessary. Daily care includes providing animal feed and water and cleaning of the skin and hooves, combing the mane, bathing, etc. However, here are the following tips on how to keep your horse healthy:
VACCINATE YOUR HORSE ANNUALLY
It should be said that there are a huge number of horse diseases, some of them are too severe which may pose a risk to their life. It is important to recognize the main symptoms of the disease in time and carry out the correct treatment. So, in regards to protect your horses, you need to vaccinate them against the following diseases like Equine encephalomyelitis, Influenza/rhinopneumonitis, Tetanus, West Nile virus, etc. With regard to vaccination, you need to ask the vet what vaccinations are necessary for horses now, and then act in accordance with the schedule of vaccinations.
FEED QUALITY FOOD
Feeding a horse should be individualized, depending on gender, age, season, physical exertion and other factors. In each case, it must be complete and balanced, contain the full range of essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It must be remembered that food and water are given at the same time, and overeating is as dangerous for animals as malnutrition. Therefore, in order to maintain the health of the horse, you need to regularly give enough grass and horse supplements. They need barley, oats, vegetables to ensure the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
TEETH INSPECTION NECESSARY
Once a year, or half a year, you need to examine the horse’s teeth from a veterinarian. The older the horse, the more often it is done. The horses chew various plants. The various problems occur as food falls out of the mouth; the horse eats too slowly, sometimes refuses to eat; shakes the head unnaturally; horse restless, shows an aggressive nature. Consult your vets time to time and examine the horse’s mouth for other issues, such an abscessed or loose tooth. Only a horse dentist will be able to assist the animal. If the bite is formed incorrectly, teeth are filed.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE HORSE’S HOOVES
If the horses do not have healthy hooves and legs, then you won’t able to ride them. Therefore, you are obliged to keep those hooves and legs in good condition. Bending the leg in the knee with a special hook with a blunt end, remove from the arrow, the stones and debris stuffed into it. At this time, carefully examines the hoof for the presence of wounds, injuries, and horn cover cracks. The master must first thoroughly clean the hoof, then sharpen it under the correct form.
DEWORM REGULARLY
The internal parasites can damage the internal organs of the horse. In regards to getting over it, deworming is easy to do. There is a number of inexpensive deworming products available at your local tack and feed store, from mail order catalogues, or on the Internet like Equine Performance.
WRAPPING UP!
By following these simple recommendations will allow you to keep the horse healthy in excellent condition for many years. Remember that in case of changes in habits, appetite or appearance of your horse, you should immediately contact a veterinarian. Take care of your horses properly, and let them serve you for many years.
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