General Horse Care
Information and tips on the daily and rountine care of horses.
A brief word about Basa  Off the track Thoroughbred racehorses present interesting challenges A horse farm of your own.  Running a horse farm is a lot of work. Aging horses and ethical concerns  Treatment or euthanasia - how does one decide which is best when dealing with our older horses Choosing a horse boarding facility  Boarding your horse is a big decision - these considerations will help. Clean Barn/Dirty House  All horse people are connected by a horse-born illness called "Equine Obsessive Disorder". Read on to see if you are afflicted. Dressing your horse for inclement weather  Blanketing your horse correctly comes down to more than just size. Equestrian Competitions  Friendly horse competitions are a nice way to get together with other horse people but if the horse suffers in the name of winning then showing goes too far. Equine bug spray  The battle against biting flies and mosquitos is never ending. Equine Colic  Colic in horses can happen any time to any horse. Recognize the signs and know what to do for the best outcome of this dreaded affliction. Equine De-Worming  De-worming programs are changing and rotating drug classes is no longer the answer. Equine Degenerative Disorders  Equine Degenerative Disorders may be preventable - is your horse crooked? Equine protective boots and wraps  Equine boots and wraps serve many purposes but how to decide which will work best for your horse? Equine summer hints  Summer brings with it a few more challenges - let's look at this from the horse's perspective. Equine Survivors - Chipster Magoo and Harold  Sometimes horses survive together. Equine Survivors - Sandra  Survival stories of determined horses. This story is of Sandra - a plucky Welsh/Quarter Horse cross. Feeding horses during tough economic times  Some of us have and some have not - horses still need to be fed - a few ideas from both sides of this economic fence. Greener pastures  A little planning and most horses can enjoy munching that lovely green grass. Hay Season  Putting up hay is hot, sweaty, itchy work that is, at day's end, an ultimately satisfying experience. Holiday Horse Treat  Recipe for a special holiday treat Hoof bruises and abscesses  Abscesses happen - inconvenient but quick intervention can speed healing. Horse Blankets 101  Horses need protection from the weather - turnout blankets and sheets can offer them self-contained mobile shelters. Horse Hoof Health  Genetic or environment - horse hoof health is a matter of both. Horse Lovers Gifts  Great gift ideas for that horse lover in your life. Horse Myths, Legends and Sayings  Horses have generated many myths, legends and sayings during their time on this earth - let's explore. Horse people and tough choices  A tough economy has brought with it some tough choices for horse people. There are alternatives to sending your equine buddy to auction. Horse Stall Bedding  Confused by the variety of horse bedding choices? Review this list of the pros and cons of the most common bedding materials used today. Horse/human bonds  Horses have touched humans lives all across time and sometimes the bond runs deeper than we can explain. Horsekeeping  Does a horse need to be turned out to pasture? How many acres will they need? What should a pasture contain? Horsekeeping  Turnout is essential for the health of all horses. Horses and Halloween  Halloween spooks and scares often involve horses - we have some scary traditions at our farm. Horses and high heels  Something funny happened on the way to the pasture. Horses and Love  Not the usual article but a story that was too good not to share. Horses Autumn Needs  Fall is upon us and here in the north east the weather can present some challenges for our equine companions. Horses in summer  Summertime - a long awaited event - but it doesn't take long before you remember that winter has its advantages. Horses Winter Needs  Considerations for horses to get through the cold weather. How to choose a farrier  "No foot - no horse" - farrier's can make or break your horse - a few precautions can help you ensure your horse has good hoof care. In comes autumn  Autumn rushes in with cool air and great rides. Mud season and shedding horses  Spring time brings flowers, mud and very, very hairy barn situations. My Horses  Horses that have touched my life. Older horses  Older horses can be happily worked with a few extra considerations. On being a good equestrian boarder  Being a good boarder will create a good atmosphere for your horse. On being a responsible horse steward  Horses count on us for everything - will you be there when it counts the most? Perhaps a bit of a setback with Basa  The latest installment of the Re-education of Thoroughbred Race Horses Remembering Horses Past  Losing a horse is a tough time for us all but memories can sustain us during such times. Salmonella  Equine Salmonellosis can be very serious. Proper sanitation can help to avoid such. Science of Motion [offsite link] Science of Motion is a web-site that expertly explains the realities of the biomechanics of working with horses. Every rider that wants to do the best for their horse should explore this site. Summer rituals with horses  Summer holds some unusual rituals for horse people. The "New" Grumpy Old Geezers' scary adventure  Two great equine companions face an unbeatable evil one windy day. The Question of Horse Slaughter  Horse slaughter is an unethical end for such a noble animal yet this cruel practice continues today. The re-education of TB racehorses  Thoroughbred racehorses find it hard to escape the effects of the track - the mystery of Basa continues The science of feeding horses  Equine nutrition is advancing daily. Why horses?  Are horse people insane or are horses simply magic? Working Horses  Happy Labor Day - horses have worked for us for centuries - spend a minute to thank them for their efforts. Your own horse farm - the serious side  Keeping horses is a 24/7 labor of love. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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