Equine Science – Horse Care and Management Into to Agriculture.
Equine Management
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Equine Management
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Basic requirements of a horse
Food Water Shelter Health care Hoof care Exercise
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Nutrition
Requirements may change Temperature (season) Type of use / activity Age
Feeding Plan Roughage source Concentrate feed Trace mineral salt block
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Water
Available all the time Average consumption
10-12 gallons / day Majority of drinking
done at feeding time Snow does not
substitute for water Clean water troughs /
buckets Warm water in winter
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Horses housed outdoors
Adequate space
Outdoor facilities should have good drainage
Waste management Water troughs Safety of horses
Outdoor pen 12 ft x 12 ft
Pasture turnout 0.1 acre / horse
Paddock 500 sq ft / horse
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Fencing Considerations
Sturdy & durable Safety Height requirement Maintenance Cost
Types Wire Wooden board Post & rail Electric fencing High Tensile wire PVC
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Shelter
Protection from environment Cold, rain wind, sun
Wind break Open front shed
100 sq ft / horse Location important Open side face
away from prevailing wind
Width vs. depth
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Stall housing
Ventilation Adequate
lighting Safety Watering
device Feeding area
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Stall housing
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Stall housing
Size requirements
Minimum size 10 ft x 10 ft
Preferred size 12 ft x 12 ft
Stallion stall 14 ft x 14 ft
Foaling stall 16 ft x 16 ft
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Bedding
Protects feet & legs Absorb moisture from
waste Requirements
Dust free Absorbent Readily available Easy to dispose of Affordable
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Bedding Straw
High comfort Little dust Highly combustible High labor Large volume of waste
Wood shavings More easily disposed Less labor More dust More expensive Careful of black walnut
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Waste Management 37 lbs feces / day 2.4 gallons urine /
day 51 lbs waste / day 70 lbs waste / day
(including soiled bedding)
12-13 tons of waste / year for 1 horse!
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Waste Management
Manure storage
Spread manure
Compost Manure
disposal
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Health Care
Know what is normal for your horse Regular vaccinations
Geographical location Type of use / activity Age
Regular deworming Rotational program Awareness of parasite life cycles
Annual dental exam
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Health Care
First aid kit Know your
veterinarian’s phone number
Quarantine stall New horses Sick horses
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Hoof care
Trim every 6-8 weeks
Shoes Work Therapeutic
Know your farrier’s phone number
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Exercise
Pasture Will obtain exercise
himself Stall
Requires exercise
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Costs of maintaining a horse
Initial costs Horse Equipment
Board / pasture rent Feed Bedding
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Costs of maintaining a horse
Veterinary care Farrier Vaccinations Dewormer Riding lessons / training Estimated cost - $2458.50
(HIH 120-5)
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Costs of maintaining a horse
Other Costs?