We take Oliver, our rescued Clydesdale horse, down to our homesteads river for the first time to swim! We are excited to get him started with swimming as it benefits horses in so many different areas! Because Oliver had EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephlitis) and is still healing, swimming will specifically be helpful to him.
in recovery. Swimming gives the horse a highly effective full body workout; improving general fitness, joint flexion and respiration. Depending on water level, the buoyancy of the water reduces concussion and impact on the lower limbs, and encourages an increased range of motion. The high resistance of the water leads to increased muscle activity, and the water pressure helps to reduce swelling, stimulate circulation of the lower limbs and the cold water helps to reduce any pain present. For Oliver, this is great! And SO beneficial. We also use swimming horses as a means of training. It is especially helpful in starting young horses. We will be doing alot of Olivers first training sessions here in the water. Swimming horses makes an easy and enjoyable learning experience for all. And a safer experience as well!
Oliver, the Clydesdale auction horse has had quite the journey!!! From seeing him at a local auction, then finding him in TX! He finally made his way home to Homestead Horsemanship! Make sure to watch his other videos to catch up on everything! This is where his story begins • Oliver's Auction - Fir...
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FEED STORE - Here are the links to our local feed store if you would like to make a gift of feed or bedding to Oliver. IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING!!!
1. Click on a product below.
2. Be 100% sure you are shopping in the “Rolla” store. If you order under a different store location we may not receive your order.
3. Before placing your order please make sure to add Jr and Emeri Rosa/Homestead Horsemanship as the pickup person. This is the ONLY way the store will know the order is for us/Oliver. Once the feed store is alerted of the order they will contact us. (We are friends with the folks who run this store so it shouldn't be a problem)
4. Please email us and let us know of your order so we have proof of your name/order for the feed store AND so we can personally thank you!!! - therosafamilyfarm@gmail.com
Items currently needed for Oliver and other horses.
Stall Bedding/Oliver www.fcfarmandhome.com/3149505...
Equine Junior/Oliver www.fcfarmandhome.com/3147786...
Omolen Horse Feed www.fcfarmandhome.com/3147738...
Rice Bran for Oliver and all horses www.fcfarmandhome.com/3127818...