When most people hear the phrase horse therapy, they often picture a person riding a horse as part of a rehabilitation program. While that is certainly one way horses help people, the reality is much broader and more complex. Horses are increasingly being incorporated into educational programs, adaptive riding activities, and therapeutic interventions that support a …
Category: Equine
Aug 03
Keeping Horses Hydrated: Why Salt Matters During Hot Weather
As the temperatures continue to climb, it’s important to ensure horses are getting enough salt as they lose substantial quantities of electrolytes through sweating. Hay alone cannot supply a horse’s salt needs, as some forage is quite low in sodium. Overall, the diet of the horse should contain between 0.25-0.5% salt. For an 1100 lb …
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