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Find on horsemart advice  In recent years, it has become increasingly common for horse owners to feed rice bran to their horse...  A horse in the prime of health is at risk at any time from the problem of colic. There’s no ne...  The stable environment can sometimes be an unforgiving place, particularly in the depths of winter w... | Horse Guides – Ask the Expertemma123123 asks: my irish draught x is rising 2,what sort of things should i be doing with him.he loves exercise and jumps feely by himself.... my irish draught x is rising 2,what sort of things should i be doing with him.he loves exercise and jumps feely by himself....  Dear Irish Draught X Owner, Two year olds are full of fun and trust so it is a good time to handle them as much as possible. Getting them used to the lunge line by just leading them quietly in a ménage, introducing a very soft rubber snaffle so that he can get the feel is also a good idea. Lots of grooming, picking of hooves and washing with a sponge is also helpful so he gets used to your voice and your contact. It is a good time to start putting a saddled pad on his back in the stall and get him used to standing quietly in his stable in a halter and tied to a string on a rung in the wall (in case he pulls back, this stops him from hurting himself). If all this works without any problems, a light saddle and loose girth is your next step, while he is in the stable standing to begin with then take him out for walks with the saddle on his back. Spring is here so you can introduce all this with a hand graze so he associates saddle and handling with eating green grass and feeling content and unthreatened. Enjoy! Rhegan White Information: All answers and advices given in this section should only be taken as mere indications. To get a diagnosis always consult a professional on the specific area. Any health related issue should be treated by a veterinarian. Check out our Directory to find out one near you. |  Want to tell us some great news or results from a local rider? Got any interesting news about horse welfare, events or local schemes? Submit your news to horsemart!  Longerlife Timber Buildings- Shelters that you and your horse can enjoy for years to come! |
