How Fast Was Big Red Horse?

In winning the 99th Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby accomplished the unheard of in a mile and a quarter race — he ran successively faster quarters (25 1/5 seconds, 24, 23 4/5, 23 2/5 and 23). While Secretariat is the only horse to ever officially break two minutes in the Derby, Read more…

What Is A Geegee Horse?

noun. British, informal. : a horse. used especially by children or when referring informally to horse racing. Daddy has a bet on the gee-gees. Why are horses referred to as Gee-Gees? Wikipedia says that the term “Gee-Gee” is taken from horse-racing where a Gee-Gee is the first horse out of Read more…

Can You Fix A Horse That Roars?

Treatment. A tieback procedure (laryngoplasty) can restore the upper airway to a more normal size. In this procedure, surgeons tie back the paralyzed part of the larynx. Often, veterinarians also remove small sacs in the larynx that also cause noise. Does roaring in horses get worse? The condition is usually Read more…

Is Roaring In Horses Progressive?

Roaring in horses is a degenerative disease which leads to progressive partial paralysis of the left half of their larynx. While not life-threatening in most cases, it greatly hinders a horse’s ability to breathe during exercise. Does roaring in horses get worse? The condition is usually progressive and worsens with Read more…