Comments on: How to take care of a horse

By: Rose uk

Rose uk — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:08:44 +0000

Sugar is your best friend, in cuts assess, its natural antiseptic, really helps to clean all the gunk up
. My vet, who has been Worcestershire race horse vet for many many years, uses sugar for a lot things, Sugar water for runny eyes. Try it next time your horse/ dog or yourself get a cut.

By: Allen

Allen — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:22:58 +0000

I have walker quater mix around18 yrs old had a lot of problem with his feet rotting because of th moisture in his hooves started using copper sulfate now I have no worries

By: Grae

Grae — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:51:08 +0000

Hi all. We had an ex rase horse which had very soft hooves and had been shod for several years. We noticed that she was getting “sore feet” every time she went out and were desperate for a solution besides steel shoes. An old man then told me to try old engine oil and paint the oil onto the outside of the hoof twice a day. It seemed a bit radical but in desperation I tried it. It took about two weeks before I saw the diferance. The horse’s hooves were no longer cracking and she seemed to take to a ride without sore feet. I will always be grateful to the old man. 😀

By: Debbie Squires

Debbie Squires — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 22:22:25 +0000

I have a 16 year old quarter horse that has rain rot on one of his legs and the rot has gone into the hoof. Is there a natural remedy that I can use on this? I am brand new to horses and I want to do whats best for him.

By: barbara

barbara — Tue, 20 May 2014 02:12:39 +0000

None of my horses wear shoes. My thoroughbred paint w
as broke down by a 350 lb person before she was three years old anyway she tore up her hind hock at the joint. Her left hind leg turns out really bad. My farrier recommended to run her barefoot and now she runs like the wind. Had her previous owners cared enough to get vet care instead they let her pasture heal. It is safer to walk them on paved roads and in mud. I know from personal experience. But you use your own judgement. Plus your horse will tell you.

By: CJ

CJ — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:48:56 +0000

In reply to Lori.

Hi Lori, the rule of thumb for horse and rider wweight ratio established by the US Calvary is 1:4. In other words the weight of the rider plus tack and gear should not exceed one fourth of the horse’s body weight. I like this as a trail rider because of the long hours in the saddle. I’m your size and ride a 14 hand 800 lb Welsh 😉 Hope this helps,
CJ

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 09:54:55 +0000

In reply to Angel. Check out The Spiritual Nature of Horse by Cathy Seabrook, DVM May help the under lying cause while seeking treatment.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 05:28:03 +0000

🙄 I’m a first time owner of a horse and rider
and I’m looking for some help tips

By: Eileen f

Eileen f — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:50:43 +0000

I made a bit wormer!! Made a pouch put rice in it so it up !! I heat it up in the microwave for about 5 mints before I leave it’s still nice a worm by the time I get to the barn! I live about 20 mints away..

By: vicki hill

vicki hill — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:18:28 +0000

The hoof takes about a year to completely grow out and be replaced with healthy hoof. If shoeing is necessary to heal the abcesse then afterward try using grass tips for a while. Then in an off season where you will not be riding much you can let the horse go barefoot and use a boot if necessary. It can take a year or two for the hoof to strengthen but it can be done. Do not keep the horse penned. They need to move and be on “clean” ground”.