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Ponds on Horse Properties

Benefits of ponds to the horses

Horse properties have many beautiful parts. Ponds and small lakes are one of them. They can add value to the property. Ponds have several benefits for horses. Some of them like to go swimming when it is very hot outside. Swimming is a good exercise that builds trust between them and their owner and is low impact on their joints. There are some things to consider with ponds however.

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Mare and Foal Housing Needs

Mares and foals require a little extra care. Having a foal is probably one of the best things about owning horses. They are so much fun. Before the foals are born and after they are weaned there is not a big difference in the housing of them, but that great time when the foal is being born and the several weeks after that, there are some things to consider when housing them.

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Housing a Stallion

Keeping a horse is a lot of work and they all have many different needs. Stallions have unique needs. When housing a stallion, people need to take into consideration what they need. They are more likely to be agitated and high strung due to their raging hormones. They need plenty of exercise, whether that comes from free turn outs or people working with them so they can stay fit.

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