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Discussing what owning-a-horse might look like for those new-to-horses.
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The importance of horse hoof health and the importance of those new to horses to be able to detect unhealthy horse hooves
After signs of laminitis show up, it is important to act quickly. Laminitis is a hoof disease that happens when there is a disruption of blood flow to the laminae. The laminae secure the coffin bone, the main bone of the foot, to the hoof wall. Laminitis appears when there is an inflammation of […]
New to Horses always recommends reaching out to your veterinarian regarding your horse’s health questions. The information provided on this blog should not be considered as a source to diagnose or treat any disease. New to Horses blog is purely informational, instructional, and entertaining. If you read the previous posts, you know how to avoid […]
A horse farrier is vital to horse hoof health. They play a
vital part in a horses survival.
How you can avoid horse hoof problems by following four valuable steps
11. Did you know most horses prefer to be outside and not in a stall? Horses are prey animals. That means other animals hunt them for food. They are also claustrophobic animals, meaning they don’t like tight places they cannot escape easily. So humans domesticate horses and condition them not to be afraid. For example, […]
Hello, I’m glad you are reading this post. As a retired riding instructor, I have heard questions from parents, kids, and adults new to horses that seem simple to me. This post is about horse tack and halters and bridles because I was asked a lot about both. 8. What is tack? Horse tack is […]
New horse owners need to be aware of horse diseases, the symptoms, and what to do when discovered. I am not a veterinarian, so I highly recommend finding a qualified veterinarian to discuss with them about the diseases that your horse may be susceptible to. The veterinarian will provide you with a list of vaccines […]