subject: About Taking the Best Care of Your Horses [print this page] About Taking the Best Care of Your Horses
In order to be able to take the best care of your horses, it's essential to understand the physiology of your horse and the ailments that they could suffer from when you ride them too hard or not at all. They suffer in colder weathers as well as during heavy downpour. Your horse could be arthritic or suffer from colic pain. Horses suffer from various forms of allergies and gastric ulcers besides the common complaint due to the inflammation of the bursae in the withers. Quite often the right selection of saddle pads and a variety of other accessories such as half numnahs could go a long way to not only make your horse comfortable but to give you a great ride also.
The best of Saddlepads are now available in the market. These when selected in the appropriate size fit perfectly while the wool ensures that the best of protection is provided to the horse's back. Some of these are designed so that you could use them when your horse has to be ridden over a long period or if it has a sensitive back. Saddle pads can be distinguished on account of their style, size or color. The normal classification of style consists of GP, DR or dressage and WH or Working Hunter. These saddle pads are available in sizes that include small, medium, large and extra large while they are available in white color as well as black, grey or brown.
Half Numnahs are available in wool on both the sides. This is to ensure that there is a good leg contact all the time besides a cushioning over the sensitive pressure points. The half numnahs serve to cause the saddle pressure to reduce while also offering relief to your horse, especially if it has a specially tender or sensitive back. There are light wither half numnahs in single wool and you could use these either on their own or with a pad if you like. These are made of wool and you place them under the 5 oz quilt so that extra protection is provided to the horse's back.
