the pancreas. In response to feeding, insulin is secreted by the pancreas into the blood stream. Where is insulin produced in horses? All the cells of the body use glucose as their main fuel source for day-to-day activities. This glucose is obtained from food sources as in steaks and rice Read more…
The short answer is no, you shouldn’t use your crop in the show ring. Crops are allowed and the rules state crops are permitted and there is a length restriction. Where can you use a riding crop? The riding crop is a short whip used on the shoulder of the Read more…
The name was believed to have been inspired by the gray horse Traveller, ridden by Civil War Confederate general Robert E. Lee, In August 2017 concerns that the horse’s name had a connection to Lee led to further research, which revealed that the first Traveler was acquired with his name, Read more…
Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary in a non-pregnant mare and eventually by the placenta of a pregnant mare. Progesterone concentrations in blood are low during estrus and begin to rise after ovulation, reaching peak concentrations 5 days post-ovulation. What produces progesterone in Read more…
Florida State began their tradition in 1978, immediately after seeing Texas Tech’s live mascot at the 1977 Tangerine Bowl that pitted the two. The Masked Rider University Texas Tech University Conference Big 12 Description Live horse and rider Origin of name Based on the rider’s outfit Who is the current Read more…
Bullet (mascot). Bullet is the name of the horse that is ridden by the “Spirit Rider” at Oklahoma State University-Stillwater football games and other special events. The current Bullet is a black American quarter horse stallion. Bullet was introduced as an Oklahoma State tradition in 1984 by the late Dr. Read more…
Feeding soy hulls to horses is not as straightforward as beet pulp because of the lower palatability and the form in which they are typically available. Mostly, they can be purchased pelleted, but plain soy hull pellets are not tasty to horses, and the hardness of the pellets can deter Read more…
The results of this study indicate that soybean hulls may be an acceptable replacement for up to 75% of total forage in diets for horses. This feedstuff, which is often readily available and economical, may find a use in areas where hay is unavailable due to drought or other climatic Read more…
How much do I feed? Approximately 2% of body weight is a good starting point. If you have a 1,000lb horse, that’s 20lbs. Remember that fodder is not intended to be a complete feed. How much fodder does a horse need per day? Horses are able to consume about 1.5 Read more…
A horse sweat scraper is an inexpensive, yet indispensable item. A sweat scraper removes excess water or perspiration from a horse’s coat to speed the drying process. You’ll find a selection of sweat scrapers, including simple aluminum scrapers, brightly colored plastic scrapers and ergonomic designs. What does a sweat scraper Read more…