In the NFL, the horse-collar tackle results in a 15-yard major foul penalty and an automatic first down if committed by the defense, and the penalty is assessed as if it were a dead ball, after the play foul, if the opposing offense gains yards. How big is a horse Read more…
The average gestation of mares is 340 days. However, like people, mares can go into labour earlier than expected. It is very important to know when your mare is due, so you can be ready for the foaling. How early can a mare deliver? Gestation Length Foals are considered premature Read more…
Lateral means sideways. For lateral work with our horses, we see that the horse moves both forwards and sideways on different tracks. Lateral work aids suppleness and flexibility for your horse. It can improve free movement as well as responsiveness to the riders aids. What does lateral mean in horse? Read more…
The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles (2.0 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kilograms) and fillies 121 pounds (55 kilograms). Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Are Kentucky Derby horses Quarter Horses? The Kentucky Read more…
The strength of a horse rug is determined by its “denier”, which refers to the outer shell of a turnout blanket. Denier is the thickness of the individual thread used in the yarn weave of the blanket. At WeatherBeeta, we have blankets in a variety of denier, to match the Read more…
It is a wonderful herb for the elderly senior horse helping with circulation and strengthening the heart. Hawthorn is also used for joint remedies for horses with arthritis as it increases circulation and is great for helping rid the body of toxins which can build up in the joints. Is Read more…
Hawthorn. Hawthorns are great non-toxic plants for horses, and the berries and leaves are often used in some equine health supplements due to its circulation boosting properties. Is Hawthorne good for horses? Hawthorn berries feed supplements for horses are a good digestive aid. Horses will readily seek out and eat Read more…
Cellulase is the enzyme that breaks down cellulose, the main component of plant fiber. The horse produces no cellulase since this is the job of the bacteria living in the hind gut. Supplemental cellulase will improve fiber digestibility. What kind of animals have cellulase enzymes in their gut? In many Read more…
By adding CREATINE to your horse’s diet you can expect to aid in increasing endurance, overall work potential, increased muscle speed, as well as a gain in lean muscle mass and size. By saturating muscles with creatine, the muscles become stronger and are able to refuel themselves faster. What does Read more…
Consumption of the fruit, seeds, leaves, or stems of avocado can be toxic to horses. The main toxic component in avocado is persin. 30g leaves per kg of the horse’s body weight can be fatal to an average sized horse. Lower doses can cause colic. How poisonous are avocados to Read more…