Horse Care

Horse Care Main Page
Main page of the Horse Care section.
Horse Equipment and Clothing
Information about horse equipment and horse clothing.
- Grooming Kit
  Information about items in a grooming kit and their uses.
- Horse Rugs
  Information about the types of horse rugs and measuring a horse to determine its rug size.
  - Types Of Horse Rugs
    The different types of horse rugs and their purposes.
    - Anti-Sweat Rugs
      Information about horse anti-sweat rugs.
    - Cooler Rugs
      Information about horse cooler rugs.
    - Exercise Rugs
      Information about horse exercise rugs.
    - Fleece Rugs
      Information about horse fleece rugs.
    - Fly Sheets/Fly Rugs
      Information about horse fly sheets and fly rugs.
    - New Zealand Rugs
      Information about New Zealand horse rugs.
    - Rug Liners
      Information about horse rug liners.
    - Stable Rugs
      Information about horse stable rugs.
    - Summer Sheets
      Information about horse summer sheets.
    - Travel Rugs
      Information about horse travel rugs.
    - Turnout Rugs
      Information about horse turnout rugs.
    - Under Blankets and Under Rugs
      Information about horse under blankets and under rugs.
  - Measuring A Horse For A Rug
    Advice on how to measure a horse to determine its rug size.
    - Horse Rug Measurements In Feet/Inches And Inches
      Conversion table for rug sizes in feet and inches converted to just inches.
Horse And Equipment Security
Information about security of horse and equipment.
- Horse Theft Prevention
  Information about measures that can be taken to prevent horse theft.
- Horse Identification
  Information about identification measures that can deter thieves and help to recover a stolen horse.
- Equipment Security
  Information about measures that can be taken to prevent theft of, and aid identification of, stolen equipment.
Caring For A Grass Kept Horse
Information about caring for a horse kept at grass.
Caring For A Stabled Kept Horse
Information about caring for a horse kept stabled.
Keeping A Horse At Livery
Advice on choosing a livery yard and information on the different types of livery.
- Choosing A Livery Yard
  Information and advice on considerations to take into account when choosing a livery yard to keep a horse.
- Types Of Livery
  Definitions of some of the common types of livery offered by livery yards.
Horse Body Weight
How to weigh a horse and an approximate guide to a horse's body weight by height.
Feeding Horses
Information about feeding horses, types of feed for horses, feeding times, quantities and ratios.

Types Of Horse Feed
Information about the different types of horse feed and their qualities.

Forage Feeds
Information about forage feed for horses.

Types Of Hay
Information about different types of hay.

Concentrate Feeds
Information about concentrate feeds that can be fed to horses.
Oils
Information about oils that can be added to a horse's diet.
Fruits And Vegetables
Information about fruits and vegetables that can be fed to horses.

Forage And Concentrate Feed Ratios
A guide to forage and concentrate feed ratios for horses according to workload.
Feeding Times
Information about when to feed horses and when to avoid feeding horses.
Feed Quantities
Information on how much to feed a horse.
Feeding A Grass Kept Horse
Information about feeding a horse kept at grass.
Feeding A Stable Kept Horse
Information about feeding a horse kept stabled or partially stabled.

Routine Horse Care
Information about horse care, feeding, grooming, worming.
Horse Health
Information about normal vital signs for a horse, horse illnesses and diseases.
- Normal Equine Vital Signs
  A table showing normal horse vital signs.
- Horse Illnesses & Diseases
  Information about horse illnesses and diseases.
  - Abscess (Skin)
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Skin Absesses.
  - Abscess (Hoof)
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Hoof Absesses.
  - Azoturia
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Azoturia.
  - Bot Fly Infestations
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Bot Fly Infestations.
  - Choke
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Choke.
  - Colic
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Colic.
  - Cushings Disease
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Cushings Disease.
  - Girth Galls
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Girth Galls.
  - Grass Sickness
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Grass Sickness.
  - Head Shaking
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Head Shaking.
  - Herpes
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Herpes.
  - Influenza (Flu)
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Influenza.
  - Laminitis
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Laminitis.
  - Mud Fever
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Mud Fever.
  - Navicular Navicular Disease / Navicular Syndrome
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Navicular Disease / Navicular Syndrome.
  - Rain Scald / Rain Rot
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Rain Scald / Rain Rot.
  - Strangles
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Strangles.
  - Sweet Itch
    Information about the symptoms and treatment of Sweet Itch.
- Poisonous Plants
  A list of plants that are poisonous to horses.
- Fly Repellents
  Information about protecting horses from flies and home-made fly repellents.

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