Since we have decided to keep a racing horse, then we need to have an organized and neat place, a place where we are supposed to store certain medicines and health assistance tools for our animals. Sooner or later, we will definitely need some of those products, and trying to find a specialty drugstore in the middle of the night-while our horse is suffering – is not a wise choice. In any case, we must always have on hand the telephone number of the nearest licensed veterinarian. Only if the veterinarian cannot visit our place and only under his guidance can we use any of these products, especially injections.
First of all, we need to have a dry and clean glass cabinet, where health aid kits and medicinal pills will be stored. Secondly, we need a refrigerator, in which we will store certain medicines.
Iodine povidone (antiseptic), bandages of various sizes, painkillers of various types, hydrogen peroxide, penicillin and cortisone are the most commonly used products in case of injury or illness. We must consult our veterinarian to make a list of the products that we must buy before we welcome the horses at our place. We should also do some research on 2-3 legitimate horse transport agencies located in our area, in case our horse needs emergency transport to a veterinary hospital.
In addition, we should regularly check the fitness of our horse. The most common abnormal conditions that appear in horses are constipation, abdominal pain and dehydration. Constipation is the inability of a horse to defecate (produce feces). If prolonged, constipation will result in even greater health problems. Horses usually defecate many times per day. If we observe that one of our horses does not defecate for several hours, we can immediately check if the horse is constipated. Normally, when a person puts his ear on the stomach of a healthy horse, he will hear a digestive procedure that sounds like a small mill. Thus, if our horse eats normally during the day, however, it does not produce feces and we can not hear its digestion, we should call the veterinarian as soon as possible. Other common symptoms of horse disease are: not being able to stand, sleeping all day and not eating or drinking water for several hours. In general, horses should be vaccinated and dewormed by a licensed veterinarian at Standard Time ranges and in case of emergency (e.g. in the event of an emergency). local outbreaks). Read more about vaccinations.
We also have to keep our horses clean. Brushing is a necessary procedure that promotes skin health while encouraging human and horse bonding. In specialized stores you can find horse brushing equipment (brushes etc.). There are no rules regarding the frequency of brushing horses. Some horse owners enjoy doing it on a daily basis, as a way to communicate with their horse. Other horse owners brush their horses once a week. In addition, in hot climates, during the summer, it is very beneficial to bathe the horse once a week with a special shampoo.
As horses get older, their teeth will probably grow unevenly. If left unchecked, older horses will usually have health problems due to poor dental condition. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you hire an expert, who will monitor and make proper adjustments (filing) to the horse’s teeth at least once a year.
Horse owners should also trim the horse’s hooves (with a special hoof trimmer) to prevent infection. We’ll have to check their nails every 2-3 days, but trimming should be done normally every 4-5 weeks. There are special shoes for horses that help them walk while preventing various infections. You can contact your veterinarian to find suitable shoes for each horse.
Racing horses often suffer from flies and various insects, which like to approach areas close to the horse’s eyes. In specialized stores you can find horse glasses of different colors and sizes. Wearing horse glasses allows our horse to have full visibility and provides adequate protection for the face and eyes.