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This healthy horse pyramid is designed to give the reader an insight into what is important when it comes to a healthy lifestyle for horses.
The base of the pyramid and the largest part is the horses living conditions.
If the lifestyle is correct most of the ill heath seen in domestic horses becomes virtually non-existent.
If the lifestyle is lacking movement, we need to add it, if it lacks movement on firm abrasive terrain; we need to trim the hooves.
If the lifestyle lacks correct nutrition we need to encourage healthy eating.
When the food is not as natural as it should be we need to check the teeth wear patterns and remedy any problems.
If the pyramid is in balance we have a far greater chance of developing healthy, socially well-adjusted horses that live longer and can perform to their full genetic potential.
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