Establish a drying area with rug racks for soaked rugs and make the most of any sun we do get to air them. Many owners will leave turnout rugs on their horses when they come in, as long as the water has not leached through to the inside, allowing the Read more…
Listerine has also been said to have a positive effect on rain rot. It can be treated like a fungus, thus, many disinfectant will do the job. Ensure the area is dry once treatment is applied as well. Can you use Listerine on horses? You may be familiar with the Read more…
Trainers do get their fair share of prize-money, approximately ten-percent of owners earnings when winning a race, and less than six-percent of placed prize-money. What percentage does a trainer get for winning a race? 10 per centOf that $4.4m to the winner, the owners get 85 per cent, the trainer Read more…
Two papes published in journal Animals lend support to a ban on whipping in horse racing. They respectively show that horses feel as much pain as humans would when whipped, and that the whip does not enhance race safety. What does whipping do to horses? What does a horse feel Read more…
The use of drugs in horse racing is extremely common. With so much at stake, trainers will do almost anything to give their horse an advantage without considering the welfare of the horse. Stimulants are used to give a horse extra temporary energy. Is it cruel to race horses? Racing Read more…
Their first reaction to a threat is often to flee, although sometimes they stand their ground and defend themselves or their offspring in cases where flight is untenable, such as when a foal would be threatened. What will a horse do if it feels threatened? Horses may behave aggressively towards Read more…
As horse lovers and riders, we have many options for careers with horses. With proper education, we can become horse trainers, riding instructors, trail guides, vaulting coaches, equine facility managers… the options are endless! How do I turn my horse into a career? Make a Career out of Your Love Read more…
There’s no doubt that owning a horse can be expensive. The average annual expenses can easily add up to over $4,000. It’s a big financial commitment to consider before having a living animal depending on you for care. Is a horse affordable? Horses can cost anywhere from $0-70,000,000, but luckily Read more…
No, horses exposed to camels are not afraid of them. Horses are generally very curious and brave. If they are raised around camels they will acceptt them. Did camels scare horses? Although camels really do not smell any worse than horses, mules or unwashed men, their smell was different and Read more…
Arion. In Greek mythology, Arion or Areion (/əˈraɪ. ən/;Ancient Greek: Ἀρίων, Ἀρείων), is a divinely-bred, fabulously fast, black-maned horse. He saved the life of Adrastus, king of Argos, during the war of the Seven against Thebes. Arion was (by most accounts) the offspring of Poseidon and Adrastus. What is the Read more…