Sunday, November 29, 2009

stabled horses

Make sure that you choose the best well built stable for the horse. Some are close to barns (which can start a fire in the stables). The horses need to have enough room to move around (to be able to turn around) if they want to. They are most likely to stand up sleeping but sometimes if they feel completely safe they'll lye down. they'll need food and water placed either on the ground or on a shelf where the horse can reach it. The food and water will need to be changed at least 3 times a day. Groom the horse regularly and in the winter put a blanket on them. Some horses get winter coats that are warmer and heavier, so they stay warm. Turn the heater on in the barn so the water doesn't freeze. Also have the farrier come by and put the horse's winter shoes on. Feed the horses more food so they keep up their energy. Sometimes you can put things that are like socks on the horse's feet so they don't get cold.

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