Veterinary literature has suggested that up to 34% of horses (which tend to be over-represented by thoroughbreds) may show signs of kissing spine on X-rays, but many do not exhibit any clinical signs as a result of them and may not have any disease. Is kissing spine more common in Read more…
For Thoroughbreds, birth certificates are their Jockey Club Certificate of Registration, or “Jockey Club papers.” A horse’s Jockey Club papers allow them, among other things, to be sold at public auction, race in sanctioned events, and be bred to other Thoroughbreds to produce the next generation of the breed. How Read more…
In fact, any horse—regardless of its bloodline, ancestry, or size—can be classified as an “albino” if it is born with the distinctive white color. Contrary to what some may believe, it is a common type in the United States. Can Arabian horses be white? Gray and white Although many Arabians Read more…
There’s at least one unusual fact about Thoroughbred horses: Every Thoroughbred horse in the Northern Hemisphere has the same birthday. No matter what month a Thoroughbred is born, its birthday falls on January 1. Why do racehorses have the same birthday? Thoroughbreds race in different classes based on their age, Read more…
The average price for an Arabian horse ranges from around $5,000 to $20,000, with horses from prized bloodlines sometimes costing considerably more. How much does a white Arabian horse cost? On average, an Arabian horse will cost between $5,000 to $30,000. How much is a Arabian horse worth? A purebred Read more…
The Morgan breed originated in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1789, with the birth of a bay colt named Figure. At one year of age, Figure was given to a Randolph, Vermont, schoolmaster named Justin Morgan in partial payment of a debt. When did the Morgan horse come to America? The Read more…
Yes, you can feed your horse once a day as long as you make sure that the horses has enough feed. You will want to use a slow feeder or automatic feeder to ensure the feed lasts at least twelve hours if possible. What happens if you only feed a Read more…
They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world. They are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America (especially Brazil), and their land of origin, the Middle East. Where can I find Arabians in the Read more…
Venezuelan. Pabellón criollo (Spanish pronunciation: [paβeˈʝoŋ ˈkɾjo. ʝo]) is a traditional Venezuelan dish, the local version of the rice and beans combination found throughout the Caribbean. How is Pabellon Criollo served? Serve pabellon criollo with slices of fried plantain (tajadas) on the side (con barandas, or siderails) and/or with a Read more…
Criollo is considered the very first heirloom variety of cacao fruit and it is suspected it first grew in Amazonas Peru. Where is Criollo cocoa grown? The Criollo is used in luxury chocolate but rarely alone since it is very scarce and expensive. Becoming less and less available. Found in Read more…