In a final shootout during a sand storm, the last remaining man who killed Bill’s family has him dead to rights, only to be killed by Ryan’s thrown knife. Bill nonetheless insists on revenge. Ryan’s gun is empty, so Bill tosses a bullet to him. He has just one bullet Read more…
But it’s a myth that only certain feeds, like corn or sweet feed, are responsible for causing those excessive energy spikes (silly, stupid behavior) in horses. While there’s no denying the change in behavior that can happen after a feed dump, the issue isn’t always the type of feed, it’s Read more…
Use Water Softener Salt Pellets Instead of ice melt, opt for water softener salt pellets. They’re horse-friendly, easily accessible and easy to store, too. They’re just as effective as ice melt, and make a safer addition to your farm. Is there any ice melt that is safe for concrete? Calcium Read more…
Paprika is often added to coat supplements or is fed alone as it is thought to aid in coat color. As it happens paprika is a good naturally occurring source of copper. How much paprika do you give a horse? The correct answer is, apparently, that you should feed an Read more…
Make sure your saddle fits properly as your senior horse’s topline changes. Feed your horse a high quality diet that meets all their nutrient needs. Watch for early signs of cancer or Cushing’s syndrome for best treatment outcomes. Keep senior horses up-to-date on vaccines and deworming to prevent infection. What Read more…
Vinegar in small amounts is fine for horses. It helps acidify the urinary tract, which might be helpful for some horses prone to urinary tract stones. Will vinegar hurt horses? Apple Cider Vinegar works to acidify the horse’s stomach for better digestion, cleansing the digestic tract. It can also aid Read more…
Most of that over-consumed salt, along with your investment on mineral licks or blocks, will pass through the horse and end up in the bedding or on the ground. Your horse’s mouth will become sore. A horse that spends too much of its day licking a salt block could end Read more…
dam. A broodmare is a mare used for breeding. A horse’s female parent is known as its dam. What do you call a horse’s wife? A housewife is a married woman who does not have a paid job, but instead looks after her home and children. What is a female Read more…
220 yards. A furlong is equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, or approximately 201.17 meters. But more importantly, a furlong is one-eighth of a mile, which ties it in with the other standard unit used for measuring horse races in the United States. How long is a furlong in racing? Read more…
Nose. Nose. A nose is the shortest winning margin. A nose is 0.05 of a length winning distance. How much is 0.1 lengths in a horse race? This also applies should only one horse complete the race. Distances under a length are recorded as follows: Nose = 0.05 of a Read more…