Horses, as we know all too well, belong in the Great Outdoors, and not in a stall. The importance of record keeping With your busy schedule, the last thing you need is more to do. While it may seem like just more paperwork, record keeping is important for your horse's well being. The small amount of time spent record keeping will save you time later and make a difference in your horse's health. Depending on where you live, the same season can generate vastly different responses and management issues.
Summer is a perfect example.
Owners in northern states heave a sigh of relief that winter is finally gone and their horses can spend more time outside. Meanwhile, owners in states with notoriously long, hot summers are gearing up to help horses battle the heat and humidity. Managing the stall bound horse Imagine standing in the aisle of your barn, horse in hand, while your veterinarian makes the grim diagnosis of a strained suspensory. No, but it means your horse is facing an extended period of stall rest while his injured leg heals. For those of us who go adventuring on back woods trails in New England, coming upon a stone wall in the middle of nowhere is a familiar occurrence.