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Caring for the Horse

Caring for the Horse. Section 2 Chapters 7-11 http://lorienstable.com. Evaluating Bodies. When comparing a human product or cheap product to a horse-specific product: What is the difference?

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Caring for the Horse

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  1. Caring for the Horse • Section 2 • Chapters 7-11 • http://lorienstable.com

  2. Evaluating Bodies

  3. When comparing a human product or cheap product to a horse-specific product: What is the difference? Is it more or less flexible or flimsy? Will it hurt my horse? Cost Savings

  4. Often human stuff is the same but cheaper (antibiotic ointment) Sometimes equine stuff comes in larger containers for less (bulk) (mineral oil) Dewormers—cheap stuff is the same as expensive stuff Illness—check vitals, call vet—almost always cheaper to all the vet when you don’t KNOW what the problem is Self shots (EWT) West Nile shots (prescription) http://americasequinewarehouse.com/ First Aid Supplies

  5. With our frequent storms and power outages, it's hard to safely store a large number of vaccines that haven't yet been used. If you're not going to be using vaccines reasonably soon, you may not be able to store them safely. Buying vaccines in bulk--

  6. You can kill a horse by injecting into the artery or the bloodstream. Always pull back on the plunger before injecting IM. I recommend against doing IV injections yourself. Injections

  7. Grooming

  8. Ergonomic

  9. Keeps ties out of the way, not dragging on the ground, gives some elasticity without actual elastic Coil tie

  10. Tie Safe

  11. Putting your name or a distinctive mark on your equipment pre-empts confusion and arguments colored electrical tape, paint pen, nail polish Labeling tack—in any group situation

  12. Health benefits: contracted heels, hoof expansion during locomotion Hoof boots: protection while riding Keeping horses barefoot

  13. hoof knife rasp hoof stand nippers clincher light hammer (“skimp”) magnet (“skimp”) ichthammol epsom salts soaking boot Emergencies, maintaining hoof between farrier visits: • Keratex, Hoof Freeze, alcohol, tincture of iodine • Hoof conditioner, Tuff stuff, PVC cement with Styrofoam peanuts (shiny too)

  14. Fix above wither Not long enough to step on or over to twine if horse might break panic snap safety knot turnout halter Tying

  15. Turnout Halters Panic Snaps Tying http://www.horse.com/products/sku-SDN03.html http://www.coastalpet.com/products/22150.htm

  16. HAY HAY HAY Feed less of a higher quality feed == less cost overall mineral supplements, mineral blocks (horses don't self-regulate anything but salt) Nutritionist: http://www.vineyardnutrition.net Feeding

  17. small mesh hay net to slow down eating brick in feed tub to slow down eating likits fruit/veg on twine Amazing Graze Grazing Muzzle Feeding

  18. Hays Straw Pellets Cubes Chaff Beet Pulp Forages

  19. Insulin Resistant/Cushings Laminitics Allergies Foals/Mares in Foal Stallions High Performance Special Diets

  20. Aloe Juice Gastrogard/U-gard/ Ulcergard/Tractgard Probiotics (yoghurt) Digestive problems, Ulcers

  21. biotin – zinc, methionine also MSM glucosamine Hyalun calming supplements coat enhancers oils Supplements

  22. Quitt (also metal surface covers inside stalls) Feed Thru Fly Control Rumors, Scandal (West Nile, Quest, Strangles, Equitrol) More Supplements

  23. EPM EPSM HYPP (QH, Impressive lines) “narcolepsy” DSLD (Pasos) Kissing Spine Navicular Disease Any neurological symptoms are an immediate concern and danger to the handler. Some Medical Conditions

  24. Livestock Markers ID Photos Freeze Brands Microchips Trailer locks Guard dogs/livestock dogs, ostriches/emus, donkeys, geese Motion detectors FL brand laws— Florida

  25. bugs—flymasks, flysheets, leg guards, leg/neck flybands, spot-on (Cashel Quiet Ride), SWAT Shelter Fans Misters Auto-Waterers (cool/fresh, hard to track consumption) More Florida

  26. Don't skimp on anything in turnout area, stalls, grooming areas (eg feed buckets or water tubs). Commonly Used Areas

  27. Use the right fencing for safety. When coping with a non-ideal fencing situation, options: Electric Fencing Step-in posts T-post caps Turnout Areas

  28. always, always, always latch gates (auto-latch gate fasteners) turnout entanglements—haywire Poisonous Plants Turnout Areas

  29. soil testing pasture rotation sacrifice paddock drags pick manure mow spray for weeds hand pick weeds dig up persistent weeds (cherry trees) http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ Pasture Management

  30. Don’t skimp on foundations or support for structures. drainage pole barns cinder block hurricane clips Barns & Shelters

  31. Barn Door walkthroughs for horses PVC piping is easy and cheap to do yourself Rough cut wood may be cheaper direct from the mill Old telephone poles make good supports Fencing & Structures: nails/screws from inside out Barns & Shelters

  32. Small diameter metal poles may be used to make professional looking stall fronts/dividers Barns & Shelters

  33. Rubber mats may be obtained from quarries & other heavy industry (be careful of slippery surfaces) Tin roofing: cheap, but noisy and concentrates heat, also may not be as sturdy (nightmares during hurricanes) Barns & Shelters

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