It’s a powerful antiseptic that kills germs and bad breath. Did you know it’s also helpful around the barn? It can even be used directly on your horse! Listerine is affordable and easy to find, which makes it very practical to use. Does Listerine Help rain rot in horses? Listerine Read more…
Soaking hay for 15 to 60 minutes is a good way to manage these horses, but only soak hay if your preferred hay isn’t available. Feed soaked hay right away to avoid mold growth. Dispose of water in random grassy areas that horses can’t access. When should I soak my Read more…
Unlike many other skin conditions, areas with rain rot do not typically itch but can be painful and cause your horse to become sensitive to touch. What are the symptoms of rain scald in horses? In mild cases, the horse may just have a few flat scabs containing mats of Read more…
Wet grass, on the other hand, can be very slippery and can also cause an injury. Unless it’s necessary to be riding in mud or wet grass, it’s best to avoid both if possible. What do you do with a horse when it rains? Rainy Day Activities at the Barn Read more…
If your horse is prone to skin issues, put baby powder on his feet once they’re dry; it helps to absorb any remaining moisture. If you’re showing and need to brighten up clipped white legs, you can do so by rubbing baby powder onto the areas. Can you put talcum Read more…
Horses can swim quite well and can handle water up to their bellies for lengthy periods. However, some limb swelling will occur with prolonged water contact. In general, most horses can handle their limbs submerged for 48 to 72 hours. Why can’t you put a horse away wet? The phrase Read more…
If bandaging, it’s important to put pads underneath to prevent over tightening, make sure you apply them with even pressure and no rucks or lumps/bumps in the bandages or pads, never apply bandages to wet legs. Can you put standing wraps on wet legs? You don’t want to wrap wet Read more…
When it comes to assessing the abilities of the sport’s trainers, it sometimes seems that only one number matters–their winning percentage. Above 20% and you’re good. Below 10% and you’re not good. Somewhere in between and you’re mediocre. What percentage of prize money do trainers get? Trainers get a share Read more…
What is a Pick 5 bet in horse racing? Though not every track has one, with a Pick 5 bet, you win if you correctly select the winners of five consecutive horse races. What is a pick 7 in horse racing? **In the event a Pick 7 ticket designates as Read more…
trainers. A horse trainer is a person who tends to horses and teaches them different disciplines. Some of the responsibilities trainers have are caring for the animals’ physical needs, as well as teaching them submissive behaviors and/or coaching them for events, which may include contests and other riding purposes. What Read more…