Fibre sources such as hay, haylage and grass are vital for a healthy digestive system and should always form the majority of the diet. Fibre also provides the horse with excellent levels of slow release energy and a good source of calories and heat as it is fermented in the Read more…
The staff at Kentucky Equine Research indicates that clinical signs noted with a high potassium level include muscle weakness, trembling, depression, lethargy and a change in the heart rhythm, specifically a very slow heart rate. Can horses have too much potassium? However, when potassium concentration in the bloodstream gets too Read more…
Whilst it appears that the risk is low, it’s still important to consider. If your dog has diarrhea after eating horse poop then this could be the reason why, so get in touch with a vet immediately. What happens when a dog eats horse poop? If your dog has eaten Read more…
The asset’s useful life, where horses generally fall into the three or seven year class, depending upon its age and use when placed into service. Yearlings, racehorses and breeding horses over 12 are depreciated as three-year property; all others are depreciated as seven-year property. Can a horse be a fixed Read more…
‘ Initial training lasts for at least six months, during which the horses remain at Imber Court. Where are police horses kept? The Branch has eight stables: Hyde Park, Lewisham Police Station, Great Scotland Yard, Hammersmith, West Hampstead, Bow Road, Kings Cross, and Imber Court in East Molesey, Surrey. The Read more…
The fecal marking behavior and the accumulation of stud piles, whether in a domestic or natural situation, is probably all done subconsciously. Meaning the animal is not aware of its behavior and the message, whatever it is. Can horses control when they poop? That routine is developed and they know Read more…
There should be at least 600 square feet per horse but paddocks should be less than one acre. How much space do you need for two horses? In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., five acres for four Read more…
Totilas. The famed Totilas takes the top spot for the most expensive dressage horse ever sold. He was purchased in 2010 for approximately $13 million. Totilas was a stunning 17.1hh black Dutch Warmblood stallion by Gribaldi and Glendale. His sale wasn’t the only record he broke, either. What is the Read more…
You should never use commercial spray paints on your horse. These can be toxic if they come in contact with your skin or if they are inhaled, so they will also be toxic for your horse. What paint is safe to use on a horse? Tempera-Always use safe, non-toxic, water-based Read more…
£300 million a year. 03rd November 2020. A major study, commissioned by Go Racing In Yorkshire on behalf of Yorkshire’s nine racecourses, has revealed that the horseracing industry contributes in excess of £300 million a year into the county’s economy. Is horse racing good for the economy UK? ECONOMIC IMPACT Read more…