Posted by JML755 on August 17, 2011 at 05:29:55 from (66.184.63.106):
In Reply to: Babying horses!!!!! posted by JDseller on August 17, 2011 at 01:13:11:
JDseller,
good post. Sometimes what people do for their horses is not what's best for the horse in spite of the owner's good intentions. For whatever reason, feed is especially critical for horses. They colic real easy and that is probably the #1 health issue for them. But, I agree with you. There's an old saying "Keep your horses out of the barn and you'll keep the vet out as well", or something like that. Our horse gets good hay and grain each day in his stall and gets turned out half a day. (With 55 horses on the 10 acre property, there's not enough paddocks to let them all out at the same time.) As you say, exercise is very critical for them. Ours usually gets ridden every day. He's allergic to lots of stuff and will swell up with cellulitis on his legs (from scrapes, cuts, bug bites) several times a year to the point he can hardly walk. Guess what the best treatment is for that (besides medicine)? Exercise!
He is happiest when we take him out to some open fields each day and hand graze him on whatever is growing out there. He'll stay out there as long as you'll let him and he'll decide what to eat and what to avoid.
You're right. Horses are NOT meant to be cooped up inside. In fact, there are about half a dozen ponies that live outside all year round with just a run-in shed for shelter. They do fine, even in Michigan winters.
Anyway, sounds like your SIL is getting a good education from you. In spite of your feelings towards horses, it's good that you care for the animal's well-being.
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