|
Welcome to
the Horse Store's new look!
We are currently updating our website
with new information for you...
some pages will still be under renovation, but check
back soon!
| When Old Man Winter Blows
In |
Avoid feeding large amounts of
concentrates to hungry, cold horses, as they suffer digestive upset and colic.
Instead, feed them a portion of hay to eat first to fill them up, then provide
the concentrates.
Outdoor feed stations should be sheltered from the
prevailing winds thus contributing to a reduced wind chill factor. Two feedings
daily has a warming effect in cold weather.
To entice the picky eater to
eat it's pellets, cubes or other concentrates, try spreading five drops of
vanilla, aniseed or strawberry flavoring over the top of the feed, or mixing in
garlic juice.
Making sure water consumption stays at good levels can be
a challenge. Without sufficient water to help digest feed, the horse can
develop impaction colic. make sure water sources are free of ice and check them
regularly during cold snaps.
The pecking order may get rearranged when
horses who have been pastured together suddenly have to eat hay put out for
them. Set out several feed stations, one more than the number of horses you
have in the field or paddock to minimize herd interaction stresses. |
| Helpful Hints |
- put a paste of laundry detergent powder on bandages to prevent
horses from biting or chewing them.
- sweeten the taste of a manger by sprinkling it once a month
with charcoal.
- raw lemon juice is effective against ringworm
irritation.
- heat up oats and put them in damp boots to dry them out and
maintain their shape.
- to apply cold, thoroughly wet a dish towel then wring it out.
Fold it and place it in a plastic bag inside a freezer. Allow it to freeze
slightly so it can be wrapped around a leg or desired area.
- frozen snaps can be troublesome during the winter, solve the
problem with a tube of deicer thats used on car-door locks
- to keep chicago screw tight brush clear nail polish on the
screws thread, then quickly screw the two pieces together, this will keep them
tight, but also allow you to take them apart later as needed.
|
|
