ALEX: You know, proper daily care of a horse’s foot, it’s really important to do every day. One is to check the horse’s hoof to see if there’s any heat. But also, to pick their foot out. Make sure there’s … Continue reading →
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ALEX: One of the important aspects of a healthy horse is for them to have a healthy coat, which is one of the signs of them, that they’re flourishing, they’re doing well, they’re eating well. They have a good color … Continue reading →
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STEVE: Healthy body weight of a horse, would be more probably, more reflective of exactly what they are used for, and what they’ve been doing. A horse that’s been turned out, that has been doing nothing, can have a healthy … Continue reading →
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STEVE: If you’re in the Southeast United States: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, right along the Gulf Coast; it typically is a very, very mild climate. It doesn’t get really cold. You can get away with something as simple as a run-in … Continue reading →
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ALEX: I think first, once we’ve decided we’re going to have a horse, and then we’re going to decide on how we’re going to use that horse is really going to determine a lot on what type of feed and … Continue reading →
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ALEX: This is a day-to-day thing. This is something that really encompasses everything you do with that horse. Your tack; what kind of tack are you going to use? Keeping your tack clean, but more importantly, making sure your horse … Continue reading →
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ALEX: The best way to follow up on if your horse is healthy is really to check everything that encompasses what’s going on with your horse. As far as their environment, how they are living in their environment, their temperature, … Continue reading →