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    Home » Horse Care » 6 Steps to Make Sure Your Horse's Pasture Is Safe

    6 Steps to Make Sure Your Horse's Pasture Is Safe

    Modified: Aug 25, 2015 by ihearthorses · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    4. Check for Poor Footing or Holes

    When you walk the pasture to look for plants, also keep an eye out for areas of poor footing or holes. Gopher holes are particularly dangerous to horses. If you find any, make sure that they are thoroughly and firmly filled in.

    Image source: OliBac via Flickr

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