Natural Horsemanship

A blog about horsies

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11/07/2016

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Ambrosial Harvey looking especially adorable over the kitchen door like he’s asking for some warm ‘tea’ to start his day.

On water: Donkeys appreciate warm water to drink especially in the colder weather so they don’t get chilled and can most importantly, remain hydrated. A bucket of warm water first thing in the morning and offered on returning home from a cold winter pasture can make all the difference in your donkey choosing to drink and taking sufficient water in the winter.

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Am i a horse?

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Infographic: Staying Sane on Stall Rest

TheHorse.com - April 29th, 2016

Long-term confinement is difficult for horses but often necessary for healing from certain injuries and illnesses, such as tendon and ligament strains, bone fractures, and laminitis, to name just a few. Learn how to keep horses happy and healthy while on stall rest in our step-by-step visual guide.

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More and more and more ponies (x)

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You and your horse don’t need whips (or whatever euphemism people use to describe whips. ;)) If you want to learn more about how whips works check out this article: http://goo.gl/V8RlZG This post was inspired by a quote from Dr. Ian Dunbar and Mighty Dog Graphics

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Live in their “prison”

#GN16 #HorseRacingAwarenessWeek  Fed Up Fred Facebook

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Equestrians love going with the 5-star care/fit for a king analogy. So it’s 5-star care to exploit a horse for a betting sport? To run the risk of damaging their underdeveloped bodies and put them at much higher risk of skeletal and associated tissue disorders? To risk both their respiratory and gastrointestinal health as both systems are easily affected by the stress of racing?

They aren’t treated like kings. They’re treated like assets.

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Well said.

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Look at this gorgeous loving mammoth donkey. Isn’t he stunning. Photo c/o Donkey Whisperer Farm.

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RANDOM SUNDAY #50

you came into the wrong neighborhood pig…

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“Horses are social animals and experience a number of behavioral problems when isolated and confined (left in a stall). They also have a strong need to exercise and can become increasingly frustrated when not allowed daily free exercise. Many behavior studies have found that the prevention of movement (exercise), social interaction with other horses and grazing causes horses to develop behavioral problems such as weaving and cribbing. They also have a tendency to misbehave during handling, training or trailer loading, which can lead to injuries to the horse as well as its handler or rider.

If you stall your horse, consider the effect this situation might have on his general health and emotional state. Explore alternatives to balance confinement time with turnout, exercise and grazing time to optimize his health and performance.”

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