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The abandoned horse is a phrase used to describe horses that are considered no longer useful or required by their owner. Few horse owners are either dispassionate or not capable of providing care for their horses physically. But many horse owners are feeling the economic pinch. Hay and grain prices have sky rocketed over the last year. The abandoned horse is not a new crisis; but today's economy is making it a quickly growing concern in our society.

So what happens to all these neglected horses?

Throughout the United States, horse rescue agencies are working hard trying to save as many of these animals as they can, and are struggling to raise funds to provide food and care for them. Although there are many horse rescue agencies, the fact is that they do not begin to meet the needs of the huge number of unwanted horses. The economy and rising costs of caring for rescued horses are causing many rescues to close their doors. As more rescues are forced to close, the number of horses in need increase rapidly. Add the 100,000 horses that will be saved from slaughter in 2008 and you have a real nightmare.

So what can you as a horse owner or horse lover do to solve this disaster?

If you are a horse owner, take the responsibility for your animal and do everything possibly you can to make sure that it is properly cared for. Find out how to handle and care for your horse, providing the best nutrition, health care and guidance possible. Your aim should be to have a healthy horse that will give you many years of enjoyment.

If you do not own a horse, volunteering your time and energy to help rescues care for neglected, abused and abandoned horses in your area is always appreciated. This is one of the most priceless and valuable thing which you can do to offer a second life to unwanted horses. If you are unable to help physically than maybe helping rescues financially by joining SponsoraHorse.org is the answer for you.

So by joining our hands together, let's take a pledge to save these neglected horses and build an equine friendly society.

There are many ways by which a horse's health gets affected. The first and foremost thing is the lack of shelter and dirty water. Horses which live in fields are exposed to scorching sun, rain and germs. Some of the horses consume stagnant water that is available in ponds and ditches which are contaminated. So as a horse owner what are the protective measures you have to take to protect your horse?

Below are some of the safety measures to be taken in order to take a good care of your horse:

1) Horses which live in the barn must be plaid twice daily. Provide them with proper food and water periodically. Groom your horse regularly (at least once in two day), because it helps to clean the skin and it prevents hair tangling. Dust and tangled hair decrease your horse's capacity to keep itself warm and also leads to skin diseases.



2) Depending on the features of the pasture, your horse needs additional feeding. Offering mineral block for your horse in the barn provides a good resource of nutrients. If you find that your horse has lost some weight, then increase the amount of grain you supply to it. By increasing the amount of grain you provide, your horse gets more nutrition and will be healthy.

3) A horse living in the barn offers you low-maintenance and less time dedication compared to a stable horse. At the same time you must not neglect it because horses need a lot of care and protection. Monitoring your horse on a regular basis will keep your horse stay healthy and fit.
So, if you are a horse owner, you must take some responsibility in maintaining your horse. At the same time you must do every thing you probably can to keep your horse out of diseases by taking proper care.

Discover some proper ways to take care of your horse by providing the best you can. Your goal must be to have a healthy horse which will give you a long lasting enjoyment. Therefore with precautions training and treatments you will be pleased to have your own horse. Horses are a sort of animal which need a significance life just as much as any other creature. So only by proper care and guidance a horse can be healthy and fit.