PART 1 FEEDING
PART 2 SHOEING
PART 3 BITS
PART 4 HEALING OF INJURIES
PART 1 FEEDING
CHAPTER 1 RULES OF FEEDING
Feed plenty of forage. Feed little and often. Avoid making sudden changes to diet. Feed at regular intervals. Feed each horse as an individual. Choose good quality feed and forage. Feed horses according to body weight. Allow time after feeding before working. Provide a clean, fresh water supply. Keep feed buckets and scoops clean. Look after the system.
CHAPTER 2 FEEDING BY WEIGHT, NOT VOLUME
How much does my horse weigh?
CHAPTER 3 CHANGING YOUR HORSE’S DIET
Changing over from high molasses diets.
CHAPTER 4 MAINTAINING CONDITION IN WINTER
Points to remember
CHAPTER 5 FEEDING BRAN
Bran mash is great for my horse’s digestion! Fact or fiction?
Why we feed bran. The reasons they give for feeding mashes include:
Not a change for the better. Should bran mashes be avoided altogether?
CHAPTER 6 WHAT ARE ANTI-OXIDANTS AND HOW DO THEY WORK?
The major factors that can increase the rate of oxidation in a horse include:
How do anti-oxidants work? What problems can result from anti-oxidant deficiency? How do horses obtain anti-oxidants?
CHAPTER 7 WHEN TO FEED YOUR ATHLETE
What and when should I feed my horse before exercise or competitions. Concentrated feed (hard feed or grain). Feeding hay. The days leading up to the competition. Fasting before competition? Competition day.
CHAPTER 8 ENDURANCE RACING by Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Athletic demands. Key nutrients. Liquid and electrolyte losses. Before, during and after a ride.
CHAPTER 9 COLIC IN HORSES
What is colic? A tour of the gastro-intestinal tract.
Major types of colic: Impaction colic, Gas colic, Spasmodic colic, Displacement /Volvulus/Torsion, Enteritis/Colitis, Gastric Distention/Rupture, Unknown
Signs of colic. What to do. Prevention of colic. References
CHAPTER 10 GASTRIC ULCERS
Reducing the risk of stomach ulcers.
CHAPTER 11 THE IMPORTANCE OF FIBRE ON DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Fibre digestion and micro flora in the hind gut. How does Equus approach this? Fibre and digestive disorders. How much fibre is required and how often? A word on forage quality.
CHAPTER 12 LAMINITIS AND RELATED METABOLIC DISORDERS (Cushing’s Syndrome, Insulin Resistance and Tying Up {Monday Morning Disease})
Diagnosis and Treatment. 10 ways to help avoid laminitis.
Other related metabolic disorders: Cushing’s Disease, Insulin Resistance, Tying Up (Monday Morning Disease).
CHAPTER 13 PROTIËN REQUIREMENTS IN THE EQUINE ATHLETE
Amino Acids. Protein quality. Protein requirements. Protein research. Why do athletes need more protein? Is it safe to feed more protein? Too little protein. Too much protein. Does protein cause fizziness? A typical protein requirement calculation. Additional factors to consider. Our approach at Equus. In summery.
CHAPTER 14 GUIDELINES FOR CHOOSING HORSE FEED COST EFFECTIVELY
When it comes to horse food, cheap can be very expensive! Guidelines for choosing horse feed cost effectively!
CHAPTER 15 FEEDING OF MARES DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
by dr. Francois van Niekerk (PhD) (Agric) (PrSciNat)
Feeding requirements of the mare
Protein intake
Minerals
Breeding season
Feeding of non-pregnant mares
Feeding of the pregnant mare
Feeding of the mare during lactation
Summery of important phases in lactation and pregnancy
Nutritional requirements during various periods in the pregnant and lactating mare
Early pregnancy
Feeding during lactation
First 3 days after foaling
First 120 days after foaling
First 3 months of lactation
35 to 45 days after fertilization
Foal 3 to 4 months old
90 to 120 days after fertilization
Wean foals at 4 to 5 months
Months 7 to 9 of pregnancy
Last 3 months of pregnancy
CHAPTER 16 FEEDING AND LEG PROBLEMS IN GROWING HORSES
by dr. Francois van Niekerk (PhD) (Agric) (PrSciNat)
Developmental Orthopaedic Disease consists of various types:
Epiphysitis and metaficial enlargements
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
Subchondrial bone cysts
Osteochondrose (OCD)
Contraction of the tendons
Bent limbs deviations
Bio-mechanics: a new perspective
The role of feeding and the origin of DOD
Mineral imbalances
Over feeding
Environmental influence
Summery
CHAPTER 17 FEEDING OF UNWEANED FOALS
by dr. Francois van Niekerk (PhD) (Agric) (PrSciNat)
Nursing foals
Mares and foals on grazing
Feeding behavior
Feeding requirements
Protein
Energy
Minerals and vitamins
Weanlings
Mass increase and growth
CHAPTER 18 FEEDING OF YEARLING FOALS
by dr. Francois van Niekerk (PhD) (Agric) (PrSciNat)
Feeding of foals after weaning
Nutritional requirements
Protein intake
Energy
Carbohydrates
Oils and fats
Fiber
Minerals
Micro minerals
Copper (Cu)
Zinc (Zn)
Manganese (Mn)
The role of Silicon (Si) in bone growth
CHAPTER 19 FEEDING OF HORSES IN TRAINING
by dr. Francois van Niekerk (PhD) (Agric) (PrSciNat)
Muscle types. Skeletal muscle.
Type of horse:
Type 1 Slow firing
Type 2 Fast firing
Muscle injuries and abnormal metabolism
Feeding of the working horse
Protein
Energy
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Recommendations for feeding horses in training
CHAPTER 20 FEEDING OF THE BREEDING STALLION
by dr. Francois van Niekerk (PhD) (Agric) (PrSciNat)
The examination for breeding fitness, which should preferably be done by a vet, comprises the following:
- General physical examination
- Examination of the external genital organs
- Examination of internal additional sex glands
- Semen collection and evaluation
Feeding requirements. Hoof care and joint problems. Fitness of stallions. Process of spermatogenesis. The effect of feeding on sperm quality.
PART 2 SHOEING
CHAPTER 1 QUARTER CRACKS
Solving the problem with quarter cracks (instantly). Hoof dressing.
CHAPTER 2 GUIDELINES FOR GENERAL HOOF CARE
By Maurice Pope. SAFA Registered Farrier NO: 06/015
Environment. Feeding. Handling. Trimming. The time lapse between trimmings is being influenced by various factors:
Shoeing
General Diseases:
Thrush. Navicular Disease. Laminitis. Abcesses.
General hoof care.
CHAPTER 3 GREASY HEAL
Ttreatment.
PART 3 BITS
CHAPTER 1 SADDLEBRED BITS
By Hein Nieuwoudt, owner Springriverbits www.springriverbits.com
The ideal bit will have:. Factors which influence the severity of a bit.
PART 4 HEALING OF INJURIES
CHAPTER 1 HEALING OF SKELETAL INJURIES AND ACCIDENTS
Step 1 The chiropractor
Step 2 Thermography
Step 3 Quantum Physics
Step 4 Healing of inflammation and relieving of pain
Step 5 Exercises
Phase 1 Transitional Exercises
Phase 2 Pilates Exercises
Phase 3 Trotting Poles