Horse Care New Year Resolutions

Here are some New Year Resolutions for you and your horse!

1) Get out of the stall!  Make sure they get out and about as much as possible.  The importance of turn out; Turnout impacts on Riding Horses' Temperaments; What Causes Stocking Up and How to Prevent It; Thrush – not just caused by sub-standard environment; HHC Quick Tips - Pleasure Rolling

2) Grooming!  They should be groomed as frequently as possible!  It is great for your relationship with your horse!  And is a nice little work out and warm up for you!  http://www.holistichorsecare.com/category/blog-filter/coat-and-skin-care

3) Collect full set of vital data!   HHC Quick Tips - Vital Signs  Having a record of your horse's normal pulse, respiration rate and temperature can be extremely useful.  To establish the average data for your horse, readings need to be taken over several days, at the same time of day, while the horse is calm and at rest.  Then, if there are any signs that the horse is off-color, you have a point of reference for your vet.


4) Feed something succulent everyday. HHC Quick Tips - Feed something succulent every day

Apples, carrots, beets and other succulents help keep a stabled horse happy.Succulents (store water in their leaves, stems and also in roots) are juicy food.  They are not only tasty and add variety and moisture to your horse’s diet as well as providing extra vitamins.

5) Only use all natural products on your horse and yourself

http://holistichorsecareasia.blogspot.com/2011/12/chemical-to-avoid.html

Any other New Year Resolutions ideas?