Top 6 Reasons to Stable Your Horse:-
To monitor a sick or injured horse – feed and water intake- Keeping the horse under lights for a sustained short coat
- To keep your horse clean for an event
- To manage water exposure on your horses feet
- To keep your horse warm and dry in extreme weather conditions
- Manage your horse’s intake of pasture (especially for horses that are under threat of founder, by stabling during the day when the grass is at its richest).
Stable Management – 6 Helpful Tips for good ‘housekeeping’ in your stable…
- Your horse will produce up to 7 kg of manure each day, so it is important to regularly keep your stable clean from manure and urine stained bedding. Poor stable management may cause your horse to become ill.
- Have suitable light and ventilation
Be certain your horse as access to enough water. (RapidPlas have an extensive range of horse waterers, you can see their full range HERE…- Make sure your stable has no dangerous materials (nails etc. sticking out)
- Be sure that your box is large enough for your horse
- Choose a bedding that is easy for you to manage. There are several mainstream types of bedding including:- Straw, Shavings and manufactured products like Ekwizorb (all in stock). The bedding provided must suit the horse (and also the time constraints on the keeper) and be of a suitable thickness so that, when the horse lies down, there is no chance of injury being caused by floor pressure or abrasion. This will also minimise the risk of becoming stuck (cast) against the walls if the horse rolls. (note: The effectiveness of a bedding material reduces if the bed itself is not kept clean or if insufficient quantities are used).
For more helpful tips and information come in and talk to one of our friendly team at Valley Rural Supplies. We stock bedding, tools and resources so you can keep a clean and healthy environment for your horse.
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