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Transcript of Caring for the Horse Section 2 Chapters 7-11 .
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Evaluating Bodies
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Cost Savings
When comparing a human product or cheap product to a horse-specific product:
What is the difference?
Is it more or less flexible or flimsy?Will it hurt my horse?
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First Aid Supplies
Often human stuff is the same but cheaper (antibiotic ointment)
Sometimes equine stuff comes in larger containers for less (bulk) (mineral oil)
Dewormers—cheap stuff is the same as expensive stuff
Illness—check vitals, call vet—almost always cheaper to all the vet when you
don’t KNOW what the problem isSelf shots (EWT)
West Nile shots (prescription) http://americasequinewarehouse.com/
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Buying vaccines in bulk--
With our frequent storms and power outages, it's hard to safely store a large
number of vaccines that haven't yet been used. If you're not going to be using
vaccines reasonably soon, you may not be able to store them safely.
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Injections
You can kill a horse by injecting into the artery or the bloodstream.
Always pull back on the plunger before injecting IM.
I recommend against doing IV injections yourself.
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Grooming
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Ergonomic
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Coil tie
Keeps ties out of the way, not dragging on the ground, gives some elasticity without actual
elastic
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Tie Safe
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Labeling tack—in any group situation
Putting your name or a distinctive mark on your equipment pre-empts confusion and arguments
colored electrical tape, paint pen, nail polish
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Keeping horses barefoot
Health benefits: contracted heels,
hoof expansion during locomotion
Hoof boots:protection while riding
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Emergencies, maintaining hoof between farrier visits:
hoof kniferasp
hoof standnippersclincher
light hammer (“skimp”)
magnet (“skimp”)ichthammolepsom salts
soaking boot
Keratex, Hoof Freeze, alcohol, tincture of iodine
Hoof conditioner, Tuff stuff, PVC cement with Styrofoam peanuts (shiny too)
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Tying
Fix above witherNot long enough to step on or over
to twine if horse might breakpanic snapsafety knot
turnout halter
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Tying
Turnout Halters Panic Snaps
http://www.coastalpet.com/products/22150.htm
http://www.horse.com/products/sku-SDN03.html
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Feeding
HAY HAY HAY
Feed less of a higher quality feed == less cost overall
mineral supplements, mineral blocks (horses don't self-regulate anything but
salt)
Nutritionist:http://www.vineyardnutrition.net
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Feedingsmall mesh hay net to slow down eating
brick in feed tub to slow down eatinglikits
fruit/veg on twine
Amazing Graze Grazing Muzzle
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Forages
Hays Straw
Pellets
Cubes
Chaff
Beet Pulp
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Special Diets
Insulin Resistant/CushingsLaminitics
AllergiesFoals/Mares in Foal
StallionsHigh Performance
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Digestive problems, Ulcers
Aloe Juice
Gastrogard/U-gard/ Ulcergard/Tractgard
Probiotics (yoghurt)
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Supplements
biotin – zinc, methionine also
MSMglucosamine
Hyaluncalming supplements
coat enhancersoils
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More Supplements
Quitt (also metal surface covers inside stalls)
Feed Thru Fly Control
Rumors, Scandal (West Nile, Quest, Strangles, Equitrol)
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Some Medical Conditions
EPMEPSMHYPP (QH, Impressive lines)“narcolepsy”DSLD (Pasos)Kissing SpineNavicular Disease
Any neurological symptoms are an immediate concern and danger to the handler.
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FloridaLivestock Markers
ID PhotosFreeze Brands
MicrochipsTrailer locks
Guard dogs/livestock dogs, ostriches/emus, donkeys,
geese
Motion detectorsFL brand laws—
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More Florida
bugs—flymasks, flysheets, leg guards, leg/neck flybands, spot-on (Cashel Quiet
Ride), SWAT
ShelterFans
MistersAuto-Waterers (cool/fresh, hard to track
consumption)
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Commonly Used Areas
Don't skimp on anything in turnout area, stalls, grooming areas (eg feed buckets or
water tubs).
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Turnout Areas
Use the right fencing for safety.
When coping with a non-ideal fencing situation, options:Electric Fencing
Step-in postsT-post caps
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Turnout Areas
always, always, always latch gates(auto-latch gate fasteners)
turnout entanglements—haywire
Poisonous Plants
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Pasture Management
soil testingpasture rotation
sacrifice paddockdrags
pick manuremow
spray for weedshand pick weeds
dig up persistent weeds (cherry trees)
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/
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Barns & Shelters
Don’t skimp on foundations or support for structures.
drainagepole barns
cinder blockhurricane clips
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Barns & SheltersBarn Door walkthroughs for horsesPVC piping is easy and cheap to do
yourselfRough cut wood may be cheaper direct
from the millOld telephone poles make good supportsFencing & Structures: nails/screws from
inside out
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Barns & Shelters
Small diameter metal poles may be used to make professional looking stall
fronts/dividers
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Barns & Shelters
Rubber mats may be obtained from quarries & other heavy industry (be careful of slippery surfaces)
Tin roofing: cheap, but noisy and concentrates heat, also may not be as sturdy (nightmares during hurricanes)