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EQUINE MEDICINE Haltering, Leading, Tying, Grooming

Haltering, Leading, Tying, Grooming

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HORSE PRODUCTION Lecture 6: Haltering, Leading, Tying, Grooming

EQUINE MEDICINEHaltering, Leading, Tying, Grooming

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Halter

TypesShippingRopeNylonLeather

Haltering

LeadropeTypesCottonNylonLeatherRope

LeadingAlways use a lead rope!Hold rope, not chainDo not wrap rope around any part of your bodyKeep rope off groundWalking Left side of horseUse both handsWalk at horses shoulder

Tying

Tying SitePermanent sitePostNeed extra knot to secureGroundRope buried in groundCross tieRestricts movement

Grooming

CleanlinessOil productionAbnormal findingsSwellingCutsInfections

GroomingCurry CombLoosens hair and dirtFirm circular motionRubber or plastic

Grooming

BrushesStiffInitial brushSoft Finishing brush

GroomingShedding bladeMetalHair removalTowelResidual hairmoisture

GroomingMane/Tail CombMetalPlastic

GroomingHoof pick/BrushMetalPlastic