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Do we worm our horse on the
recommended due dates?
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Do we have our horses teeth
checked every six months?
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Do we treat our horse for sand?
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Do we ensure there is a dry area
for our horse to stand on in wet times?
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Do we clean the stable of urine
and manure regularly?
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Do we use lunging as a behavioral
fix? I hope not!
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Do we have our horse's hooves
attended to when due or do we wait until finances allow?
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Do we groom our horse enough?
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Do we keep the tail trimmed so that it doesn't get
trodden and pulled out?
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Do we treat parasites or rashes instantly and fully?
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Do we use a fly veil if needed?
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Do we clean the water trough at least once a week?
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If our horse is stabled and yarded, do we exercise it at
least 5 times per week?
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Do we at least lunge if we haven't got the energy to
ride?
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Are we cruel to our horse with over rugging?
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Do we use drugs on our horse to enhance or control
performance? I hope not.
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Do we lunge endlessly before a competition? I hope not.
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Are we cruel to our horse by using light control to
enhance the coat rather than clipping or brushing?
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Do we feed our horse drugs to enhance or thin coat? Are
we cruel if we do?
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Do we check to see if our horse has a sore back before
we ride?
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Does all of our saddlery fit perfectly? Are we sure? Do
we know?
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If our horse is stabled, do we send it out in the
paddock for a holiday at least once a year?
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Is our horse inoculated appropriately?
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Do the rugs leak? Do they fit, Do they rub?
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Is our horse float a rattle trap of a thing?
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Have we checked under the floor of the float for
soundness?
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Does our bridle fit, the bit or is the brow band
pressing against the back of our horse's ears?
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Are a feeding regimes correct and balanced?
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Does the horse require a mineral or salt block?
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Are the fences and stables perfectly safe against
injury?
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Has our horse got a shady tree, if not, a shelter?
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Has it got a wind break?
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Has it got a friend?
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Do we tow the horse slowly when floating?
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Do we hose or sponge our horse down if it sweats during
work?
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Do we pleasure ride our horse?
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Do we give our horse 'reward and relief' during
training?
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Do we yell at our horse whilst riding?
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If we discipline, are we sure the horse knows why or is
it just because it makes us feel better?
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Do we enter events, especially 'Eventing' when our horse
is not prepared properly, especially fitness?
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Do we over face our horses when jumping? Are our jumps
set at the right distances? Do we know how?
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Do we make sure our horse doesn't get bored and then
learn to wind suck etc?
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If the work is making our horse foot sore, do we shoe?
