Protecting Your Horse Against the Biggest Odds

     Amazing as the horses appear, they find the most inventive ways to harm themselves. With ideal protection in stable or with the safest wood fence Orange County around, they still find a way to hurt themselves. Even with the safest stables having no bits of wires or horseshoe nails around, you will find that they manage to get hurt quite easily. The best way to prevent their injuries is to install wood fencing Orange County in the stable. Well this was just one way; there are many other odds against which a horse needs protection. One such problem is a sudden downpour that poses quite a great risk to your horse.

You might be daring enough to ride through dangerous weather, but it is quite unlikely that your horse will have the same guts. It might find it too scary. At times when you were just leading your horse to shelter and rain started, it can get really scared and start to panic. So better move your horse to the stable when a storm or heavy downpour is expected. This way you can avoid any accidents for an animal that is too willing to get hurt. Here are some tips that will help you take control in any such situation:

鈥?While you are riding if the downpour gets heavy, make sure you instantly halt your horse. Also remain confident, and do not let the horse sense your fear. If it knows that you are scared then it will get nervous too. While you are waiting for the rain to stop, it is better not to tie the horse. In this situation, the horse spooks up when it is tied and in this attempt, it can hurt itself really badly.

鈥?In case of the horse, it is the ears that tell you what it is thinking. If they are turned slightly towards the back while you are riding then this is a clear indication that the animal is calm and trusts you to lead it to safety. If you see the ears raised towards the front, then it shows curiosity. This means there is something bothering it. And if you find the ears completely slapped to the back then surely there is something wrong. In this case, be prepared to get a bolt.

鈥?Note the ears of your horse to find out if he is calm or not. If he is not, then try to calm him down. If you find him fairly relaxed then you start walking with him. In bad weather your pace should be slow. Avoid walking in front of the horse while leading it, instead move side by side.

鈥?Upon reaching home, first try to dry your horse. If the animal is cold it is best to put a blanket on it. Remove its tack and halter as they get wet. Also remove your wet saddle pad and do not put them on until it dries up.

鈥?Do not forget to reward your horse with a carrot for playing good during the trip.