horses

Pasture 1

Points of a horse

ears

withers

mane

quarters

back

forelock

croup

muzzle

hock

shoulder

tail

breast

elbow

forearm

knee

belly

hoof

Gaits

The gaits are...
walk
trot
canter
gallop

Taking Care of Your Horse

Taking care of a horse is an expensive job but it�s worthwhile.
First you need a good stable in which to keep your horse.  The roof should be wide enough to stop rain from hitting the door.  This is where your horse will rest, eat and be groomed etc. 
Then you will need bedding, hay or wood shavings are two examples.  Some horses eat the hay so wood shavings would be better.  
You also need all of the items for in the stable.  This list includes; a hayrack, a feeding trough, drinking bowl and mineral lick. 
Don�t forget to muck out the stable once a day.  Remember to stay clear of the horse while you work.  You�ll also need a pasture for the horse to run around in.  
Next you�ll need food.  The feed should contain starch, sugar, fibre, fat protein, minerals and vitamins for your horse to stay healthy.  It�s important for your horse to stay strong and healthy, so it�s a good idea to take your horse on walks or trails regularly  (exercising).  
You are also responsible for your horse�s sicknesses or if your horse is injured.  If you see any unusual behaviour, your horse may be sick or in pain.  I recommend you have a vet look over your horse.  You also need to be aware of the safety of your horse.  Ideally, horses should be comfortable and happy, if not they will be difficult to handle.  
Horses are very beautiful creatures that like to be treated they same way you would if your were a horse.  Don�t forget if you do get a horse, it will be very rewarding.
Written by me. 
�Copyright 2002

Grooming equipment for your horse

Grooming is a daily chore. If you own a horse, you will need the following list of equipment. An assortment of household plastic trays will hold everything you need. If you have more than one horse you should have individual labelled kits, to prevent disease from spreading. It�s also a good idea to clean your equipment regularly. You should groom your horse every day, but use the following tools before and after you ride aswell as when you groom your horse.
The curry comb is used first. You move it around in small circles over the horse�s coat. Do not use on the clipped or sensitive spots. This will loosen dust and dried dirt. curry combs can be plastic, rubber, or metal.  The metal curry comb should not be used directly on the horse, it is for cleaning the body brush.
Then you brush off the dirt and dust with the dandy brush. Normally you would use  the curry comb first, but on a dirty coat use the dandy brush first. The bristles are long and hard compared to the body brush , do not use on the clipped or sensitive spots. 
To finish off you use the body brush, this brush gets the excess dirt off the horse. 
Last, but not least, of the tools most regularly used is the hoof pick. The hoof pick should have a blunt end. If it doesn�t it will hurt the horse. Be sure to keep the hoof pick where you will find it, because it�s important to have. 
Other grooming tools include: A cactus cloth, - used damp or dry to remove dried sweat or mud. A massage cloth, - used on a dry working horse, it helps develop the muscles. A water brush, - used to   brush a main and tail. A grooming cloth,- usually made of linen, it is used to give the coat a final polish. Hoof oil, this oil can be clear or black.  It protects the hoof, apply the oil with a small brush, with hard bristles (do not apply on a wet or dirty hoof). Two sponges, one is for the eyes and nose, and the other one is for the dock area under the tail.  It seems like a lot but you�ll need it, it will make taking care of your horse easier.
Written by me
Copyright 2002

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