Self-Assessment I have over 16 years of experience in the field of equine care, ranging from studying for a degree in veterinary nursing, to competitive show jumping and leisure. The degree I am studying stems from my keen interest in the field of animal health and general welfare, which originates in particular from my early passion for horses. I have owned a horse called "Henry" for over 4 years but due to moving to a location where it was not possible to keep a horse as large as Henry, I had to rehome him. In my many years of experience in the equine environment, I have worked and volunteered extensively at various riding schools and yards throughout Ireland. I participated by helping and assisting my friends and colleagues on rehabilitation yards while occasionally over the years I worked with foals and stallions as well as breaking young horses. I am confident that I have the necessary (a lot of) experience with equine breeding and management to provide a detailed report on refeeding a malnourished horse both from a medical and professional point of view, and from a personalized point of view based on experience. was a member of the 'Ward Union Pony Club' from 2004 to 2007, where I gained much of my equine experience and understanding of the field. During my time as a member of the club, I took frequent tests on my husbandry skills and gained substantial knowledge (I gained a lot of information) about horse anatomy. I also went to the "Pony Club Camp" where I attended courses on equine breeding and care. What inspired me to pay particular attention to a horse's malnutrition came directly from a direct encounter (report) on animal abandonment... ... middle of paper ...... 0.5 lb fold every 3 days. Grains should be avoided until improvement in body condition score is observed. The Purina strategy was recommended because it contains 14% crude protein and is highly digestible. Horses suffering from dental problems during recovery may be given senior food as they are manufactured to be highly digestible and easy to chew and are usually higher in fiber. When to consider euthanasia Human euthanasia can be chemical or projectile • Lack of funds or resources to continue to support the patient. • Incurable diseases or conditions • Lack of homes – Most welfare groups are overwhelmed with neglected cases and it is not possible to rehome them all • The horse is not eating • The horse is showing signs of heart, liver or kidney failure • The horse is not he is unable to stand due to a lack of sufficient muscle mass to support his own body weight