Husbandry of Horses Flashcards
What’s a good size for a horse stable
12x12
What nutrition do horses need
Fibre
Forage
Water
Concentrates
Fats
Supplements
What are horses known as
Trickle feeders
Hindgut fermenters
What forage food can horses have
Grass
Hay
Haylage
What makes up majority of horses diet
Forage food
What concentrates can horses have
Oats
Barley
Wheat
Corn
Carbs & proteins
What are the routine care and treatment for horses
Farrier
Worming
Dental
Vaccination
Physio, chiro, osteo
What are some common conditions of horses
Colic
Laminitis
Foot abscesses
Ringworm
Mud fever
What is the heart rate for horses
28-44bpm
What is the respiratory rate for horses
8-14 breaths per min
Whats the temp for a horse
38 Celsius +_ 5
What are the reasons for passport
Identification
Ownership
Food chain
Sport
Companion
Breeding
Endemic
Exotic
What categories can horse breeds be split into
Hot blooded
Warm blooded
Cold blooded
What colours can horse have
Base colours: black, chestnut, brown
Changing grey
