Horses as Therapy

They’ve long been a symbol of peace and harmony with nature. They are known for their sociable, nurturing personalities, and their capacity for empathy. So it’s perhaps not surprising that doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists and other professionals agree that horses can help patients with a wide range of physical and mental health issues to experience themselves in a different way.

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Basic Hoof Care for Horses

"No hoof – No horse" goes the old saying; and it is a true one. Caring for the hoof is a very important part of equine management. All horses, ponies, mules, donkeys (also goats and cattle) need their feet trimmed, cleaned, treated when injured, protected from injury, and, in the case of equines, the hoof needs to be shod if the use of the animal warrants it.

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