Equine Housing/Management Flashcards
How often should hooves be trimmed if the horse is at grass all the time?
Every 6 weeks
How often should horses at grass all the time be checked?
Twice per day
How long do horses graze every day?
About 16 hours
How much space does a horse at grass need per year?
1 ha/horse/year
What should be given to horses at grass year round in addition to grass during each season?
Spring/Summer: Nothing else
Autumn/Winter: Forage and concentrates (Such as pellets)
What should a horse at stable and turnout be fed?
Forage and concentrate
What buildings should be kept separate from the horse stable?
Feed store, tack store, bedding store, offices
Where should manure stores be in relation to the horses?
As far away as possible, upwind
What three types of housing are common for horses?
Stalls, loose boxes (Probably most common), loose housing
What is detrimental about stalls?
Lack of room to move around
Name three types of loose boxes.
Terraced, barn, free-standing
What can be the result of narrow gates?
Horses can catch their hipbones on them and they can break
Name four materials that flooring can be made of.
Concrete, rubber, tarmac, brick
What is the most common flooring in loose boxes?
Concrete covered in rubber with bedding
What requirements are there for the inside of boxes?
Walls must be smooth, must have kick guard (Not plywood, can be broken through and chewed on)
