It’s Time to Get Your Horse Ready for Spring
Guess what? Spring is peeking around the corner, and we’re all itching to break free from our winter hibernation and spend some quality time with our four-legged pals. But, before you gallop into the sunny season, let’s make sure you’re all set
At Alternative Animal we’ve got your back with some nifty tips to keep your horse healthy, happy, and downright comfy this spring!
1. A Healthy Horse is a Happy Horse
- First things first – a healthy horse is a happy horse, right? Spring is great time to detox the Liver and Kidneys which are essential organs for maintaining overall health and vitality. Check out our Equine Detox Bundle specifically formulated to give them the support they need.
- And don’t forget those pearly whites – a quick dental check is always a good idea. Horses’ teeth keep growing throughout their lives. During this growth, they may develop sharp, uneven areas that could lead to discomfort or problems. To address this, your horse might require dental floating.
2. Hitting the Road?
- Planning a road trip with your horse? Whether you are traveling to another city or another state, you have to make sure your horse’s health papers and vaccinations are up-to-date and adequate for the event or show. Chat with your vet about tests and paperwork. Spring’s the season for that EIA (Coggins) test.
3. Worms Be Gone
- And speaking of health, deworming is on the checklist. Make it easy with our great options for natural horse wormers that are just added to feed instead of dealing with those tricky paste wormers.
4. Take It Slow
- Now, transitioning to pastures – slow and steady wins the race. Changing feeds too quickly can lead to tummy trouble. The same goes for moving from hay to pasture, gradually introduce grazing time.
5. Beware of Spring Founder
- Grazing muzzles are lifesavers if you need to slow things down and prevent founder. For founder prone and Insulin Resistant horses we formulated Sugar Balance Naturally to address Insulin Resistance in horses by supporting normal glucose and insulin levels. Sugar Balance Naturally is useful in Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and Founder.
6. Grooming
- Dreaming of a bath day? Check the thermometer! A cozy bath for your horse is a go when the temperature hits above 50 degrees F. And timing is key – groom when it’s warm so they dry off before the chill sets in.
7. Riding and Working Time
- Alright, let’s get back in the saddle! Your horse has probably taken it easy in the winter, so start slow with the workouts. Keep an eye on their breathing, and don’t forget to take breaks.
- And when you’re done, cool down like a pro – a good walk does wonders for those muscles.
8. Fresh Water
- And hey, fresh water is non-negotiable. Your horse needs it 24/7, especially when the temperature rises.
- Don’t forget the salt. Horses need and crave salt. The best salt for horses is Sea Salt because it is naturally balanced with other minerals. Ideally our unrefined loose Himalayan sea salt should be offered free choice year round to keep them sipping.
Read: Why Use Sea Salt for Horses?
9. Fly Away
- Spring is also the time to think about fly and tick prevention. It won’t be long before those pesky bugs are making your horse miserable. Your horse will appreciate the many benefits of Bug Zap Naturally Garlic for horses. It’s a natural insect repellent that helps to repel flies, ticks, gnats and mosquitoes and also helps deter breeding of insects in the manure. The natural ingredients work from the inside out to provide round the clock protection against flies, ticks, mosquitoes, gnats, and other biting insects.
Happy Spring! 🌸🐴
So there you have it – a springtime checklist for a fantastic time with your equine buddies. Get ready to kick off a fabulous season!
