c Do not over bathe your horse. Only shampoo
when necessary as over-shampooing can make
the coat dry and appear dull. You can just rinse
sweat of them, spot clean and often brush dirt
out.
c Curry comb your horse every day to help
remove dead hair and dirt. This will stimulate
natural oil production.
c Brush hair in the direction that it grows
c Brush the mane and tail starting from the
bottom and working up. This helps removes
knots and tangles easier. Use a detangling
spray if needed.
c Clean your horse's feet out daily and use a
hoof oil or dressing.
c Keep your brushes clean. Clean soft brushes
after every few strokes by brushing them on
a curry comb or metal brush to remove dirt
and dust. Disinfectant and wash brushes on a
regular basis.
c If it is too cold to bathe your horse use a
sponge to wipe of their face, neck, saddle and
girth area to remove any sweat.
c Rug your horse to minimise dirt, dust and
fading from the sun.
c Feed a good quality diet and add oil
supplements like omega oils to bring out a
shiny healthy coat.
I have a horse that won't drink.
He must be thirsty but doesn't
drink much when we are away
from home. Why won't he drink
and what can I do to help?
The old saying "You can lead a horse to water, but
you can't make him drink" seems to apply here.
This is not an uncommon problem and chances are
it is as simple as he doesn't like the water when
you go away. A lot of horses become accustomed
to the taste and smell of the water at home and
this changes at different places. This is particularly
common in horses that are use to drinking rain,
dam or bore water and then go to an area with
town or treated water which is often high in
chlorine or chemicals.
You can try masking the taste and smell of the
new water. KER Drink-Up is a new product that is
designed to do just that. It is a highly palatable,
flavoured mix that you add to water to increase the
horse's acceptance of the water. You could also
try adding a little cordial or molasses to the water.
I would try these tricks out at home first to get him
used to it and willing to drink. If this fails you may
end up having to take your own water with you.
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