Regular Health Care of Horses


One of the rewarding experiences is sharing your life with a horse, but it comes with a lot of care & responsibility for your equine. As a horse owner, it is important to know the normal behavior of your horses & able to identify when & which of your horses' behavior is different. Your pony depends on love, care & commitment from your side. You can show your love & affection to your horses through routine activities like grooming, riding & petting. Your pony can live 35 years or more if you care & committed to him.

Here are some considerable horse care tips that every horse owner needs to follow:


Important Signs


Heart & pulse rate, breathing frequency, body temperature needs to be observed while your pony is at rest to identify the normal stage of every horse. However, heartbeat & respiratory frequency vary depending upon the age & body fitness of the individual horses. Also, heart rate automatically increases when horses are doing exercise & it becomes normal after some time.  

Normal ranges of body activities while your horses are at rest:


  • Heart & pulse rate should be between 36 to 42 beats/minute.

  • Body temperature is about 38-degree celsius

  • The respiratory rate at rest needs to be between 8 to 12 breaths per minute.


Ear, Nose, Teeth & Eyes


Ears ought to be either pricked up, flicking in reverse and forwards, or when the pony is resting, held delicately forward or to each side. Eyes ought to be splendid and clear with a pale pink tone to the skin. The nose ought to be clear and the breathing should be consistent at resting condition.


Dental inspections are needed from time to time as per the age of the horses like adult horses need professional inspection at least once/year in normal condition, young horses need professional attention more than adults & older horses also need more frequent dental check-up than adults because they are more vulnerable to dental problems. Regular care of your pony includes daily cleaning of eyes, nose & teeth with fresh water. 

  

Back, Coat & Skin


Your horses need to be checked for muscle tension, pain, or soreness regularly from head to toe. The horse skin should be soft & the coat needs to be maintained smooth & shiny. 

Regular grooming of horses helps to maintain a good back, smooth skin & shiny coat. 


Feet & Limb


Mainly horse’s feet become the originator of lameness. If it is not detected & treated on time, it becomes a major problem. Horse feet require daily cleaning & inspection from any kind of foot problem. 


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