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How to Determine the Monthly Cost of a Horse

By RedMaple11

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Many people have the misconception that the most expensive part of getting a horse is the actual cost of a horse. In most cases this is incorrect. Horses can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 a month easily without too much special care. ... more »

How to Feed a Horse Hay

By eHow Pets Editor

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Wild horses graze off and on throughout the day and night. However domestic horses also need small meals several times a day to keep its digestive system working and keep it from getting bored. Feed your horse good quality hay in the right amount... more »

How to Feed a Horse Treats Around Other Horses

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If at all possible, it is better not to feed your horse around other horses that aren't also being fed. If the other horse is aggressive and tries to take the food or treat away from your horse, they could end up fighting... more »

How to Find Hay for Your Horse

By RedMaple11

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Hay can be a hard commodity to find if the seasons do not cooperate. Too much rain or just the opposite of drought can modify the hay crops all across the country. If you board your horse at a farm you do not have to worry as much about finding ... more »

How to Find the Best Horse Hay

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Feeding your horse hay not only provides nutrition but satisfies his roughage intake requirements. Horses are natural grazers who eat all day, and if they are kept in a stall or in a pasture with little or no grass, they will need hay to get by... more »

How to Hand Feed a Horse

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Horses often will munch on a treat brought to them from beyond the corral, but they're not always allowed to eat everything that comes their way. Too much outside food can upset a horse's diet. Some foods are okay for horses and some are not. Do ... more »

How to Make a Cake Treat for Your Horse

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Reward your horse for her love and loyalty, and give her a break from her usual equine bill of fare with a special cake treat. Cake treats for horses are easy to make and loaded with yummy and nutritious horse-friendly food such as carrots, honey ... more »

How to Make a hay net

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Owning and caring for a horse, while rewarding, can be a lot of work. You need to keep the horse happy, healthy and stimulated. One thing that meets all of those needs is a ready supply of hay. This hay needs to stay clean and off the floor and ... more »

How to Make Equine Bran Mash

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Feeding a horse warm bran mash is an equestrian tradition that has been passed down for generations. Not only is bran mash a comfort food, but it is a great way to hide medicines, supplements and vegetable oil or mineral oil from a picky horse. ... more »

How to Make Healthy Horse Treats

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Making homemade horse treats is one way to make sure that your horse is getting yummy treats with fresh and healthy ingredients straight from your kitchen. Mix up some healthy horse cookies and replace those sugar cubes in your pocket with ... more »

How to Make Horse Muffins

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Horse muffins are one of the most popular horse treats that you can make. Horses love them - but they can get demanding! If your horses start pawing the ground or otherwise getting impatient for treats, you should wait until they behave before ... more »

How to Prepare a Bran Mash

By RedMaple11

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Bran mash is good to give to horses that tie up, have digestive problems or are older. It is also a great mask to put supplements in that you want to give to your horse. In the winter horses love a warm bran mash with their regular feed just ... more »

How to Prepare Beet Pulp

By RedMaple11

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Beet pulp is a great way to keep weight on nervous horses in the winter without increasing their energy level. It is also a great way to keep a horse that does not drink a lot of water hydrated, and can also serve as roughage to help your ... more »

How to Protect and Comfort a Horse in the Cold of Winter

By John Gossett

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You want your horse to remain healthy and comfortable throughout the winter months so he can be ready for the show season and serious riding when the warm weather arrives. He will appreciate your effort and this will go a long way in developing a ... more »

How to Stimulate Thirst in a Horse

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Most horse people are familiar with the old saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." However, there are occasions when it's important to get your horse to drink. While horse owners can't force their horses to drink, ... more »

How to Store Hay

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Hay is a necessary items in those parts of the country that do not have the benefit of temperate weather all year round. Hay, when stored properly, can feed your horses and cows nutritious food even in the dead of winter. Storing your hay ... more »

How to Store Horse Feed Safely

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Storing your horse feed may sound simple, but if you don't take certain precautions, you could wind up feeding more vermin than horses, not to mention the risk of infecting your horses with dangerous diseases that such rodents carry. Learn how to ... more »

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