A 12-inch reflector is probably the minimum you need to see it from typical UK skies, but smaller instruments may return a view of the nebula from darker sky locations. The use of a hydrogen-beta (H-beta) filter is also highly recommended. How big of a telescope do you need to Read more…
Feeding beets Beets contain mostly moisture and a little sugar. Due to the large amount of moisture, it is better not to feed too many beets on a day to horses to prevent water manure. 4 to 5 per day is a good amount. Why are beets good for horses? Read more…
Brown rice, sure! It’s just another grain that can be used to mix the horse’s diet up. White rice, however, is bleached of nutrition and boils down to empty calories for the horse. What is the best grain to feed horses? OatsOats are the safest and easiest grain to feed Read more…
Endurance riding or racing is a popular equestrian sport which involves traveling long distances. High-level races can be up to 100 miles or even longer and take between 10 to 12 hours. Endurance horse racing is very much a family sport and people of all ages participate in the adventure. Read more…
The purpose of a poultice is to relieve soreness and inflammation, draw out infection or fluid, and promote healing. It can also help prevent injury to horses’ legs by increasing flexibility. How long can a poultice stay on horse? Only use a wet poultice for two to three days at Read more…
Accepted Answer. Make sure you are next to the horse and close enough to access the horse inventory. Then you use L1 and select one of the weapon slots on the bottom or the left and use R2 and L2 to cycle through. Release L1 to equip. How do you Read more…
Microbes are spread throughout the horses’ digestive tract, but the largest numbers by far are present in the hindgut. Hindgut microbes include protozoa and fungi but the largest population in the hindgut are bacteria and it is the bacteria that are predominately involved in fermentation. What are microbes in horses? Read more…
Origins and early history (before 1900) Horses and their riders have been jumping over natural obstacles together for a very long time (in fact, millennia), at first in the ordinary course of going places, and then, many centuries ago, for sport (hunting) and war. When was horse jumping created? Following Read more…
This invasive weed spells trouble for horses Wild parsnip, which is found throughout the United States, can cause phototoxic reactions in horses even if they don’t eat it. Are parsnips toxic to horses? Parsnips are low in sugar, which makes them an ideal treat for horses. If you horse isn’t Read more…
DEET is simply the common name for N,N-Diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET fly spray is a very popular choice for owners and considered to be one of the best fly repellents for horses. Can I use bug spray on my horse? Fly repellents Before saddling up to ride or show, apply fly spray Read more…