How to Be as Healthy as a Horse

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

Good digestion starts in the mouth, this applies to both humans and horses. Handling and chewing the food by the lips, teeth, and tongue, helps the horse in crushing food, which is important for effective digestion, especially with the horses’ unique physiological digestive tract.

In fact, this is why dental care is critical for a horse in order to simplify the digestion process. If dental care is neglected, the horse may suffer from dental problems like poor chewing, which can make them choke. For humans, dental care is an important part of everyday routine.

Well, you may never forget to brush your teeth a couple of times a day, but that’s not the case with flossing and using mouthwash. Besides proper dental care, consider giving up on harmful habits such as smoking, chewing on ice, or consuming soda to improve your dental health and reduce your risk of oral diseases.

#9 – Promote trust and bonding

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Horses are naturally calming and gentle; mostly their company alone can be the cause of healing. Due to their mild disposition, horse owner usually has lower levels of stress and a low risk of strokes. It is a reciprocal benefit between the horse and the owner. If the horse depends on the human for shelter, food, and management, the human depends on the horse for companionship.

#10 – Get lots of rest

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Sleep is not just a life necessity, but also a critical function. A good night’s sleep serves as a supplier of energy to the body to tackle a full day. Horses’ days are full of movements and activities, so they are in dire need of rest as well as a good sleep schedule.

Humans, particularly in the modern multitasking time, are also required to have a good sleep schedule. It might be beneficial for your projects to stay up late working, but remember that your health is absolutely priceless.

Moreover, when you sleep well, you are more likely to gain more energy to tackle your projects effectively as well as to exercise early in the morning.