Proper Equine Care In Cold Winter Months

Introduction

The thesis statement of this research paper is that, horse owners should be prepared to give their horse some extra care during the winter. Before the colder months arrive, horse owners should do several things to ensure their horse will be ready for the cold weather. Owners should have their horse's teeth checked by an equine dentist and floated, if necessary. Sharp points on teeth can impede normal chewing of grain and hay (www.horsecare.org). Horses should be de-wormed to maintain a healthy digestive system. Owners should also assess their horse's Body Condition Score and make ...