{"id":63,"date":"2011-08-18T14:37:55","date_gmt":"2011-08-18T14:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/?p=63"},"modified":"2011-08-18T14:37:55","modified_gmt":"2011-08-18T14:37:55","slug":"your-horse-fit-or-fat-horse-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/your-horse-fit-or-fat-horse-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"Your horse fit or fat-horse obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many, through overfeeding are unknowingly killing their horses and ponies with their kindness and generosity. It is the responsibility of an equine owner to control their horse\u2019s weight. However, if things have already gone out of hand and your horse declared obese, there is still hope and with several steps you can get his weight back on track. Managing your horse\u2019s health and weight is purely a matter of nutrition and exercise just like in human beings. Proper veterinary care can not be ruled out either.<\/p>\n

To show the gravity of horse obesity, below I have outlined several drawbacks it may pose to your horse<\/p>\n

– Laminitis, a painful condition that affects the front hooves<\/p>\n

– Heart and lungs problems<\/p>\n

– Strain on joints and limbs<\/p>\n

– Could cause arthritis<\/p>\n

– Reduced reproductive efficiency<\/p>\n

-Early death<\/p>\n

There are many dangers posed by horse obesity and above are just a few .Below are a few Remedies to avert the condition<\/strong><\/p>\n