Summary. Horses usually stomp when there is something irritating their skin, usually on the lower limbs. The most common cause is insects, but irritating substances placed on the skin, or generalized pain can cause this behavior too. What does it mean when a horse is stamping? Horses stomp to indicate Read more…
If your chosen horse finishes first or second, or first, second or third if you opt for a 1-2-3 bet, then your wager will be a winner. It allows you to put your entire stake on the horse doing what you want it to, rather than splitting your stake in Read more…
Each entry must be accompanied by a form, filled out by your trainer, stating the name of the owner (or Partnership, Farm or Stable); the silks the horse will be running under; the name of the trainer, and which jockey is set to ride the mount — as well as Read more…
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium currently lists 30 approved therapeutic medications, including sedatives, pain killers, muscle relaxants. Nearly all horses that race today take the two most popular substances — Lasix, to combat bleeding, and the pain-relieving anti-inflammatory, Phenylbutazone, or “bute.” Do they give racehorses drugs? The use of Read more…
Many racehorses become addicted to drugs when their trainers and even veterinarians give them drugs to keep them on the track when they shouldn’t be racing. What drugs do they use on horses? Equine Sedatives and Calming agents Xylazine. Xylazine is a common equine sedative. Romifidine. Romifidine is an alpha-2 Read more…
These fans gamble simply for fun. Although they are playing with money, they are not playing for money. The game is as important, if not more so, than the outcome. The pageantry and social ambiance of the track as well as the contest between highly trained horses add to the Read more…
If you’re not a horse owner or avid rider, you can still ride in many National Forests through numerous local outfitters, guides and dude ranches, many of which have long operated on National Forest lands. Can you ride a horse in the forest? Rarely you’ll need a permit to ride, Read more…
Much like any large animal, horses rank high in the category of responsibility. With improvements in nutrition and health care, horses are living longer, productive lives. Is it a lot of work to have a horse? However, you should know that owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Horses require Read more…
Equine Ulcers: Behavioural changes Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common behavioural change seen in horses with ulcers. Chewing wood helps the horse produce more saliva, which can help neutralize stomach acid so this is also a behaviour associated with equine ulcers especially if it is a new behaviour to Read more…
If you find your horse licking more than normal, make sure that their diet is healthy and well-balanced. A horse may also lick wood, dirt, or other surfaces if they notice a deficiency in their diet. Why do horses lick the fence? Sometimes, though, the available forage does not meet Read more…