Synopsis
Horse Breed data coming shortly
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.
Horse and Pony Breeds
Author: Sandy Ransford; £7.25
Synopsis
The many different breeds of horses and ponies that exist have evolved over generations. Their development has been affected by climate environment and lifestyle as well as how they are used - whether as workhorses or to ride for pleasure. This book should help the young horse enthusiast to recognize and identify accurately the different breeds. Each horse or pony is photographed and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history of the breed as well the particular characteristics colours and markings that distinguish that breed from any other.
Sussex
Horse Rescue Trust SHRT was established in the 1960s and is the largest equine Sanctuary in the South. It currently runs a rescue programme for equines that have suffered neglect mistreatment or are simply unwanted. We are currently looking after 211 horses ponies and donkeys.
We believe every horse pony and donkey has the right to be part of a loving family where it will be cared for and loved to the end of its natural life. Although no animal once rescued is ever sold where possible we rehabilitate the animals and when fully recovered we "loan" them out to homes which can provide such an environment. All loan homes are rigorously checked and the loaned animal is visited from time to time to check on its well-being. If the loan home is no longer able to look after the animal for whatever reason it has to be returned to SHRT.
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.