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The BHS Complete Manual of Stable Management
Author: British Horse Society; £13.16
Synopsis
This single-volume edition supersedes the previous seven-volume series on stable management. It is designed to provide a sound foundation for Horse Knowledge and Care, stages one to four, and for the BHS Stable Manager's Certificate, and offers horse owners a guide to the care and management of horses and ponies. Topics covered include: the horse; care of the horse; the horse at grass; saddlery; specialist care of the competition horse; the stable yard; and watering and feeding.
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BHS Complete Horse and Pony Care
Author: British Horse Society; £13.20
Synopsis
The BHS Book of Horse and Pony Care is a comprehensive guide
to owning and caring for a horse or pony. Beautifully illustrated, it will
appeal to everyone who wants authoritative and practical advi
ce,
whether they are beginners or more experienced riders. This unique handbook is
created and produced in association with the world-renowned British Horse
Society, the leading authority on both horse welfare and rider safety. It is
written in a friendly, easy-to-read style by a team of experts, including a top
veterinary surgeon, with specialist knowledge of horses and their health
problems. It features up-to-date information on every aspect of horse care, from
basic stable management, handling and diet to health care, preventing common
injuries and show preparation. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially
commissioned practical colour photographs, many in easy-to-follow, accessible
step-by-step sequences, this is the complete reference for all new and potential
horse and pony owners. Foreword - British Horse Society Introduction 1. Choosing
a horse or pony 2. Housing your horse 3. Grass management 4. Safety and
equipment 5. Handling your horse 6. Grooming and shoeing 7. Feeding and diet 8.
Exercising your horse 9. Transporting your horse 10. Showing and competitions
11. Keeping your horse healthy 12. Health disorders and injuries
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The Retreat
HORSE RESCUE
Horse Re-homing Scheme
For
those who have suitable premises and experience 'The Retreat Horse Rescue'
can arrange the loan of a horse or pony on a re-homing basis. Having a horse
or pony on loan from 'The Retreat Horse Rescue' is however, not something
that is given, or to be undertaken, lightly.
'The Retreat Horse Rescue', for their part, thoroughly inspects the proposed receiving premises and there is a legally binding agreement to be signed between the prospective 'borrower' and 'The Retreat Horse Rescue' covering all aspects of how and where the loaned animal will be cared for.
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Caring for your pony/horse - daily routine
This is intended as a rough guide as daily routine will depend on many factors including where the pony is kept, how much time you have and how fit the pony is.
Morning feed - the horse may need to be brought in if it has been in the field overnight.
Muck out stable - if possible, the horse should be tied up outside to decrease the risk of airway disease caused by dust and spores in the bedding. It is polite and often a necessity to keep the area around your stable neat and tidy so sweep up here too. (See essential equipment section for mucking out equipment).
Ensure that water buckets are cleaned and refilled.
Put up a hay-net if the pony is to be kept stabled during the day.
Pick out feet and groom thoroughly before tacking up the horse for exercise.
Exercise the horse - daily exercise at least once a day is essential for most horses.
If the horse is sweaty following exercise, ensure that the horse is rubbed down and dried thoroughly before putting back in the stable or turning out - a sweat rug can be useful in this situation.
When you return in the evening, feed the horse, skip out the stable (brief mucking out to remove droppings and wet areas of bedding) and ensure there is plenty of water and hay available if the horse is to stay in overnight.
Repeat exercise if possible - alternatively, the main exercise of the day can be performed in the evening if that fits in with your schedule better.
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