Sierra at the Lynn Anderson Clinic

Watch Sierra in the Lynn Anderson Clinic and her first experience going down the fence! Great job Sierra!

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Goals for 2010

Ok Kids! I want to start a discussion about goal setting for 2010.... what are your goals? (and I expect to hear from each of you!)

Winter Horse Care Tips!

Winter weather

Colic - Colic is the #1 killer of horses. It is much more likely in the winter because of dehydration due to frozen water. When horses do not drink enough water, their manure becomes dry causing impactions and colic. Solution: Check your horse's water often and keep it free from ice and snow. If your horse is indoors, you can bring hot water from the house and add it to their water bucket. Make sure your horse has a salt lick which will encourage them to drink more water. In extreme weather, you can use a water heater in your horse's water tank to keep the water from freezing.

Blanketing - Horses are fine in cold weather if they are allowed to grow a healthy winter coat. They don't do very well in constantly wet climates though, like the Northwest, and can be prone to rainrot. A nice, waterproof blanket can protect your horse from the elements and keep their coat from getting too thick for you to ride in the winter months.

Foot Care - In snowy conditions it is important to pick out your horse's feet often to keep them from getting ice balls in their feet. In wet weather it is important to keep your horse's feet dry and clean as often as possible to avoid getting thrush.

Feed - Adding extra hay to your horse's diet in the winter months can help keep them warmer as the digestion of hay produces heat and helps warm your pony up!

Exercise - It is very imortant to make sure that your horse is properly cooled down after you ride or exercise them so they don't cool down too fast. You can use a cooler to put on your horse, made of either polar fleece or wool to cover your horse as he cools down and before you re-blanket him.

Welcome to Coastal Equine Kids Blog!

Hey Kids!

This is the new format for our blog... you can upload photos, stay in touch and ask questions.... I can't wait to hear from you!

Allison