As horse owners we pride ourselves on the outer appeal of our horses, we reap comments about our horse’s fabulous coat and lustrous bloom. People are drawn to touch the sleek smooth supple coat and this give us a great sense of pride. The skin is the horse’s largest organ and its main function is...
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A Golden Retriever leads a horse from the barn by pulling on the lead rope.[/caption] On approach to the majority of equine yards you can almost guarantee you will be met by the boss of the yard and usually they are 4 legged, and hopefully with a waggy tail! Why are so many horse owners drawn to ...
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The skin is the horse's largest organ and is a barrier to external challenges.
Why is the skin important?
The horse’s skin is a very important but often overlooked bodily structure. It has many functions, including acting as a barrier to external challenges, helping to control body t...
Every summer we have lots of people calling us concerned about their horse’s lack of energy. The first step we take is try to pin point what the likely cause is, and to do that we have to ask a few questions: 1. Is the horse otherwise healthy? If your horse is normally happy and energetic and sud...