Horse Care For Beginners

Before giving your horse drugs or hormones, it’s important that you know and understand the reason for doing so and what the risk or benefit might be. If your veterinarian has recommended drugs or hormones for your horse, you should discuss it thoroughly with the vet and make sure you understand the reasons behind their usage.

Horses are a very sturdy animal in that they tend to be healthy and are less prone to sickness than other animals may be.     But it’s important to note that because of their unusual anatomy, they spend nearly all of their time standing. In fact, horses rarely lay down; a horse that lays [...]

Internal and external parasites can create discomfort, illness and even death in horses. As the owner of a horse, your main responsibility is to maintain your pet in good health, and to help it live a life free if pain or illness.

When it comes to keeping your horse healthy, cleanliness is vital. Many illnesses and infirmities can be avoided simply by maintaining a clean equine environment. As a horse owner, it is your responsibility to provide proper care to your pet, which includes keeping the horse and its environment clean and healthy.

As a horse owner, it’s important that you have a basic understanding of horse anatomy. Providing the best possible care for you horse requires that you learn as much as you can about their physical needs. Having knowledge of how your horse’s body works not only helps you care for your horse better, it helps you recognize when there’s a problem that may need a veterinarian’s attention.