Of the five basic nutrient groups – protein, carbohydrates and fats (energy sources), water, minerals and vitamins – water is the most essential to your horse.
Research has clearly shown that horses deprived of water for three to four days will not consume feed. A minor reduction in water intake or an increase in sweat loss will eventually cause dehydration, which can result in decreased performance, shock and possibly death.
This publication will clarify the water requirements of horses …
Tying a Double Sheet Bend Knot
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This instructional video is a part of the 2007 Master Horseman Video Series. Information on this video is presented by Howard Cormier, Vermillion Parish County Extension Agent. Video recording, editing and production by Roy Viator.
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Tying a Carrick Bend Knot
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Tying a Raid Knot
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Tying a Honda Knot
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¿Es usted un gerente o un miembro del personal que cuida de los caballos en un corral de engorde? ¿Es usted un trabajador en un corral de engorde, que es responsable del cuidado de los caballos y de su bienestar? Si es así, el curso “Cuidado y Manejo del Caballo para Vaqueros y Procesadores” es para ti! A través de este curso, usted puede obtener una certificación sobre cómo proporcionar el mejor cuidado y salud para los caballos que viven
Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Level Three provides learners with the opportunity to learn equine science material while adapting this knowledge for use in youth programs to foster positive youth development.
Once you have successfully completed the lesson, and their associated requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Objectives of this lesson includes:
In order to provide a horse with the proper nutrients it needs to survive, we must first understand the horse’s digestive system and how it functions. This publication will walk you through each part of the horse’s digestive system and provides further feeding management guidelines.
Digestive System of the Horse and Feeding Management
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Is your horse operation a business or a hobby? The easiest way to determine whether your operation is a hobby or a business is to start with a few fundamental questions:
