Essential Care for Equines

Welcome to the online course “Essential Care for Equines” offered by New Life Mallorca, a horse rescue sanctuary committed to the well-being and health of these magnificent animals. In this course, we will explore the fundamental care that equines require to lead a happy and healthy life. We will learn about their company, food, shelter, health and more.

Module 1 – Company and Social Welfare

Lessons

Social Nature of Horses Impact of Loneliness Social Interactions Effect of Human Company Practical Considerations

Module 2 – Hygiene and Cleaning

Lessons

Skin and Coat Care Hoof Care Eye, Ear and Nose Cleaning Maintenance of Clean Spaces Manure Management

Module 3 – Food and Nutrition

Lessons

Fundamentals of Equine Feeding Forage Types and Their Role in the Diet Concentrates and Supplements Design of a Balanced Diet Safe and Dangerous Foods Water supply

Module 4 – Environment and Shelter

Lessons

Importance of the Right Environment Pens and Exercise Space Shelter

Module 5 – Hoof and Teeth Care

Lessons

Hoof Care Teeth Care

Module 6 – Health and Disease Prevention

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Health Maintenance Proper Nutrition Disease Prevention Biosecurity

Module 7 – First Aid and Veterinary Care

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First aid Symptom Recognition Relationship with Veterinarians Follow-up and Treatment

Module 8 – Legal and Administrative Aspects

Lessons

Registration and Documentation Legal Responsibilities Prevention of Legal Problems Education and Diffusion