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Ethel is a couch🐴 #bareback #barebackriding #broodmare #maresoftiktok
I asked Joel, who should Abigail ride next? Because Abigail has been learning to ride on Annie and Beau, and she’s now going to ride on Ethel. But I told her Ethel’s basically a couch in horse form, so we’re not even going to bother with the saddle. Now, we didn’t wear the correct footwear, so we’re probably going to be barefoot.
And it we’re probably going to be barefoot in it. If I had to say, out of all the horses I own, this is the bareback queen, okay? It’s comfortable. It’s relaxing. There ain’t no chance she’s buck enough or spoken. Yeah, I know. Let’s take a look at this absolute beast of a mayor. I think you’re, like, six months pregnant right now, Miss Ethel.
So there’s some depth. We got a little, little girth going on. It’s all right. Okay, so you get to use a stool, which helps. You can get all the way up there, but you’re just going to lay your stomach over her back and then kind of, like, push up and then swing your leg over.
How to take care horse?
1. Feeding:
- Quality forage: Horses primarily eat grass or hay. Ensure access to good-quality forage, making up 1.5-2% of their body weight daily.
- Concentrates: Some horses may need additional grains or pellets for energy, but this depends on their age, work level, and health.
- Fresh water: Provide clean, fresh water at all times. Horses can drink 5-10 gallons of water daily.
- Supplements: Depending on your horse’s diet, you might need to add vitamins, minerals, or salt.
2. Shelter and Space:
- Shelter: Horses need protection from extreme weather. A run-in shed or stable will protect them from sun, rain, snow, and wind.
- Fencing: Ensure the pasture is fenced safely, using materials like wood or electric tape.
- Space: Horses need room to move and exercise. A large, safe pasture is ideal for turnout.
3. Exercise:
- Daily turnout: Allow the horse to roam in a field or paddock daily. Horses are natural grazers and need physical activity.
- Riding and work: Depending on the horse’s level of training and fitness, engage in regular exercise through riding, lunging, or ground work.
4. Hoof Care:
- Regular cleaning: Clean your horse’s hooves daily to remove debris and check for signs of injury or infection.
- Farrier visits: Horses need their hooves trimmed every 6-8 weeks by a farrier to prevent overgrowth and maintain hoof health.
5. Grooming:
- Daily grooming: Brush your horse to remove dirt, loose hair, and prevent skin irritation. Regular grooming helps improve blood circulation and build a bond with your horse.
- Bathing: Occasionally bathe your horse with gentle equine shampoo, especially after heavy exercise or if they are dirty.
6. Veterinary Care:
- Vaccinations: Ensure your horse is vaccinated according to local regulations (tetanus, equine flu, etc.).
- Deworming: Follow a deworming schedule based on your veterinarian’s recommendations.
- Dental care: Horses’ teeth continuously grow, so they need an equine dentist to “float” (file down) their teeth about once a year.
- Regular health checks: Monitor your horse’s weight, coat, and behavior. If anything seems off, consult your vet.
7. Safety and Routine:
- Safe environment: Remove hazards from your horse’s environment like sharp objects, toxic plants, or unsafe equipment.
- Routine: Horses are creatures of habit. Establish a consistent feeding, turnout, and grooming schedule to keep them calm and healthy.
8. Mental Stimulation:
- Interaction and play: Horses are social animals. Spend time with them, offer toys or objects that encourage mental stimulation, and ensure they have equine companions.
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