Tips for Healthy Horses
Horses are wonderful animals and their give their owners so much pleasure and even company at times. So it goes without saying that they need to be looked after and cared for in return as well. Here are some tips to keep your horse happy and healthy regarding their food, shelter and more. Horses must have the right food in the right quantities. Horses love eating just like us. Horses like good pasture, hay or dried pasture and grains and pellets. Pasture is not always rich and nutritious and must be supplemented with other foods. Some supplement of grain or concentrates must also be given with pasture.
Work horses are normally fed hay. Good alfalfa hay is nutritious and is often used for both equestrian and race horses. Good quality hay can practically cover all the horse’s nutritious needs. Always find a reliable provider for the hay. Hay however, does require proper storage.Horses love grains especially oats. Grains are good for them and must be given in measured quantities along with hay after consulting with the vet. Too much grain can make for a fat, lazy horse. Again, an extra ration of concentrates may be given to high performance horses and pregnant and nursing mares.
A well fed horse, not over fed, is a happy and healthy animal. Personally feeding the horse is a good way of bonding with the horse and it will love you for it. Horses need up to ten gallons of water daily, so there must always be plenty of fresh clean water available nearby. In harsh winters, the water must be warm and kept from freezing.In My next post i will let you know more about horse feeding and tips.
Aug 30, 2009 | 0 | Horses
