Orphan Rights

NatureWhat horses needHorses need clean freshwater, a shelter to protectthem from cold and wind aswell as heat. Their hoofs needto be cleaned of stones andcoarse grained sand, everyday, at the beginning of theday and after training. Theyneed clean stable and theyneed to be cleaned andbrushed. And they need tobe taken to the veterinarianevery 4-8 weeks, for checkup,and they need periodicpreventive vaccinations.Dealing with horses:Hostler starts with a horseby getting it used to weara bridle, and then get itused to stop, once bridle ispulled, and finally train thehorse to pull the cart. If thekind of work is for riding, forhorsemanship, or for sport,the horse requires a saddlefor the rider so as not to putpressure on the horse’s backand riding is usually fromthe left side. Horse needs abridle, which are placed inthe mouth. It needs trainingon the process of riding,slow and fast walk, jumping,running, and backing up,as well to get used to voices.Horses are very sensitiveanimals and easily proneto panic and anxiety. Tocalm them down, you mustget closer to the head andhold it slowly and then talkto them like you talk withsomeone else. Noises orsudden movements maycause them discomfort andmake it difficult to deal withthis gentle animal. It is a mustto gain experience with otherhorses before thinking ofowning one.Their illnessesOf the illnesses that horsesget is cough which could beinterpreted as an infectionof the respiratory system.It is not recommended forriding until you consult withthe veterinarian. It maybe an exposure to dust orstraw particles in the air.Abdominal or stomachpain that might be causedby indigestion, presence ofemphysema, and respiratoryinfections (obstructiveairways), which show signs ofthe breathing in a loud voicethat could be heard, at restor light training exercise. Ofother illnesses, there is injuryto the hoofs, such as: painfulinflammation of the sensitiveinner part of the hoof thatmay cause distortions. Themain cause for that infectionis eating more foods, anddoing less exercising.Olympic historyEquestrian was introduced in36An Islamic Periodical Magazine - Issue No 18 June 2010