How to Care for Your Horse After Riding
Horse owners always work hard to take care of their horse especially after having a ride in order to keep it healthy and free from any sort of sickness or trouble. For that purpose, many people adopt different ways to care for their horse after riding. Some people let their horse walk for a few minutes after a ride that helps the horse to calm down. However, there are many horse owners who do not know how to care their horse especially after riding it. If you are also having the same problem, then take guidance from this post.
Instructions
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First of all, you should know the general guidelines for taking care of your horse especially after riding it for a longer distance.
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After riding your horse, you should let lose your horse by removing the saddle, bridle and cinch from it as it will make your horse comfortable.
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Help your horse in cooling down its muscles after having a ride. Walk your horse for a few minutes which will make its muscles completely relaxed.
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Usually the heart rate of a horse increases during ride and you need to make sure that its breathing has gone down to normal.
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After making your horse walk for a few minutes, you should provide it fresh and cool water which will help it to become fresh as it gets strength.
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Make sure you do not push your horse to the stable before the sweat becomes dry on its skin especially at the place where the straps of the bridal were attached.
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Combing the hairs of a horse is the best way to make it relaxed. However, make sure that the muscles of your horse have become fully relaxed.
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Usually people also massage the legs and thighs of a horse in order to make it fully relaxed. It is a great way to keep your horse fresh and relaxed.
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For removing dust from the body of your horse, you should use a wet towel which will not only remove dust but will also help in removing the mud from the legs of your horse.
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After that, provide the regular food to your horse which will keep it strong and healthy. Always try to give the best quality and recommended food to your horse which will help in better growth of your horse.
