Daily Horse Care

A horse requires specific care to ensure his health and well-being. The maintenance of this equine includes a wide variety of care, from hardware to grooming through the choice of litter. It is also important to pay special attention to one's lifestyle, diet and medical follow-up.

Daily observation

The horse needs a lot of attention. It is essential to take the time to observe it and check its general condition on a daily basis. Far from being innocuous, this routine allows to know him more and to see if he is in good health, if he feels good in his new environment ...
However, the owner must avoid disturbing it. He must study his usual behavior in his environment, his relationship with other equines, etc. Thus, he will be able to note the possible changes between time. With this technique, it is possible to observe the appearance of a hierarchy in a group, the food preferences of the animal or the temperament of his horse.
Once the owner is familiar with his horse, he will immediately see the anomalies, including diseases, tiredness or problems related to the change of living conditions (box grazing, competition at retirement, etc.). ). In addition, any suspicious reaction must be taken seriously to know the true cause.

The most common care

Most often, horse enthusiasts make sure they are combed, vaccinated and dewormed regularly. They also apply to calculate their equine's food rations on a daily basis to avoid all sorts of health problems such as diseases, indigestion, malnutrition, or even overweight.
Dental and eye care as well as shoeing and grooming are also among the most common care in this area. However, it is important to pay attention to the living environment of the horse. It's not just about the available space (box, pasture, stall, etc.). The owner must also provide litter suitable for the equine (straw, wood chips, peat, paper or flax fiber).
It is also important to take care of feeding the horse. Indeed, like humans, the horse needs a balanced diet. Whether for high level competition or not, this parameter has a great impact on your health and well-being. That said, in the world of sport, rations can be decisive in relation to the competitor's performance. In any case, it will be necessary to evaluate the nutritional needs of the animal according to its size, its sex, its race, its rhythm of life and the climate. Finally, the hydration of the horse must never be neglected.

Additional care relating to the health of the horse

From the moment of purchase, the horse needs a thorough medical check to ensure his physical performance and to detect any health problems. As enthusiasts agree to say: choosing your mount is not an easy thing! The choice of a horse must therefore be carefully considered and requires a certain number of precautions.
In addition to rigorous testing, it is important to think about having a visit to anticipate health problems. The equine may seem fit, but the underlying wounds and pathologies are rarely visible to the naked eye. On the other hand, the new owner must check if the vaccinations of his horse are up to date.
Vaccination of horses helps to protect them against diseases and thus prevent pandemics occurring in the region. Moreover, through this initiative, the owner helps to stem epidemics in the equestrian environment. In France, the most common vaccines are intended for the fight against rabies, tetanus, rhinopneumonia and influenza.