HORSES
Horse sense
& sensibility
Make working with horses more rewarding by understanding their senses
Nobody who has spent any time riding or working with horses will deny that they are among the most intelligent and sensitive quadrupeds one can encounter , and the senses are an important part of what makes horses behaviourally different from other livestock . We do not completely understand the horse senses , but what we have learned has greatly added to our knowledge of horses . When we work with horses , it is beneficial to try to understand their sense of the environment . ❑ Sight . The horse has one
From page 24 almost overnight after using the compound , both in terms of the clarity of their water and in terms of water loss , especially if they have followed the correct dosage , which is recommended at 60- 75 grams of dry granules per
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m of water area . The material can also be used retrospectively on a dam that has been properly constructed with a layer of bentonite initially compacted into the bottom before filling . And , the sealant can be applied without removing vegetation growing in the dam . It simply settles around the stems of aquatic growth effectively sealing the soil . To get the dosage right Aqua Plastech recommends dividing the dam ' s surface of the largest eyes of any modern animal and has keen visual perception . It has a special light intensifying device which reflects light back on to the retina , making vision in poor light very good ( which is why it ' s perfectly safe to go riding at night : your mount can see in the dark much better than you can ). In the wild horses are very active at dawn and dusk . However , the eye structure allows the horse to see the slightest movement , which is why horses can be “ spooked ” by something on the periphery or edge of their vision .
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visually using a grid of some sort , and then applying the material to each section of the grid using a hand spreader to ensure an even layer . Besides choosing a calm , wind-free day on which to do it , and maybe using a boat or canoe to reach the middle of the water if necessary , no further special equipment or techniques are necessary . The material , which is highly hygroscopic ( it absorbs moisture readily from the atmosphere ), is supplied in sealed plastic buckets of 2kg , 4kg and 8kg . Aqua Plastech is Randburgbased , and is seeking dealers and agents countrywide . For full technical information visit www . aquaplastech . co . za or call Andre on 072 378- 1257
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