The whip is said to be of use as a steering device in thoroughbred racing to invoke a rapid direction change in cases where collision or danger to the horse or rider is to be avoided. Does the whip hurt the horse in racing? Two papes published in journal Animals Read more…
Prognosis for athletic function is good to excellent for most OCDs that are treated surgically. Some OCD locations, such as the shoulder, may have a reduced prognosis. In general, if the OCD lesion is not removed the prognosis for future soundness will be decreased. Can horses have OCD? Osteochondrosis (osteochondrosis Read more…
Ideally, when training dressage, the horse must have three free balanced, elastic and regular gaits which are: a four beat walk with no moment of suspension, a two-beat trot with a moment of suspension between each diagonal beat and a three beat canter with a moment of suspension following the Read more…
What is OCD™ Pellets? OCD™ Pellets is a breakthrough formula that maintains, protects and restores joints and bone in horses by supplying pharmaceutical-grade micro-sized isolates. Do OCD Pellets work? One of the best and easiest ways to ensure that mare and foal get all the micro nutrients they need for Read more…
What to Look for When Buying a Second-hand Horsebox Check the floor. The floor in the horse area is a good place to start. The ramp. Lifting the ramp is another thing to consider – the last thing you want is to be struggling with a heavy ramp. Look for Read more…
Driver Hours Rules & Regulations However, if the horsebox that you operate is over 7.5-tonnes, you will require a tachograph and will need to adhere to drivers’ hours rules and regulations. What do I need in my horsebox? 20 essentials for your Horsebox! First Aid Kit. A well stocked first Read more…
Payloads can vary in 3.5 Tonne horseboxes- but are generally between 750-1100 kilos. How heavy is a horse box with 2 horses? 7.5tFor 2 horses or more you will generally need a 7.5t horsebox which usually come with 3 stalls and a living area of varying size and spec. A Read more…
Clue. Answer. Inn’s horse attendant (6) OSTLER. What do you call a stable attendant? Crossword answers for STABLE ATTENDANT Clue. Answer. STABLE ATTENDANT (7) HOSTLER. What is a stable worker called? A groom or stable boy (stable hand, stable lad) is a person who is responsible for some or all Read more…
Horses’ incisors (and canines, in male horses) cut plants. Their premolars and molars grind the food before it is swallowed. Over time, eating plants leaves wear patterns on horses’ teeth. Do canine teeth in horses need to be removed? If it is a minor fracture, the tooth can be re-shaped Read more…
Pigs are heavy animals who can do serious damage to a horse if they decide to charge or bite. Can pigs be around horses? Horses and other sanctuary mammals such as cows, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and alpacas, can potentially live harmoniously on the same pasture, but they will require Read more…