Heart disease in horses is a very serious condition. If you suspect that your horse may be having symptoms of heart disease, it is imperative that he is seen by a veterinarian. Early diagnoses and treatment of heart disease can help the prognosis for the horse. Heart disease, if left Read more…
one heart. Horses, like other mammals, have only one heart. However, the frog in each hoof acts like a pump to push blood back up the leg with each step a horse takes. The frog also acts as a shock absorber. What is the max Hearts a horse can have Read more…
Quality races are handicap races where the maximum weight that a horse will carry is set at 61 kilograms and the minimum weight is set at 52 kilograms (this may vary marginally depending on where the race is being held within Australia). What is a quality handicap? A quality handicap Read more…
On her return, Lucky learns that her mother Milagro was a horse-riding stunt performer. She died during a performance enacting a stunt she had mastered. What happened to Lucky’s mom on Spirit Riding Free? But her dad doesn’t want her riding any horse—especially such a rambunctious one—given that Lucky’s mom, Read more…
Betting 101 The horse that customers have bet the most money on is called the “favourite”. This horse will have the lowest odds. What makes a horse a Favourite? Favourites: Each race has a favourite. This is the horse most likely to win, which is reflected in having the shortest Read more…
equine, one of the mammal family of Equidae (order Perissodactyla) that includes the modern horses, zebras, and asses, as well as more than 60 species known only from fossils. Why are horses called equine? equine (adj.) 1765, from Latin equinus “of a horse, of horses; of horsehair,” from equus “horse,” Read more…
Equus caballus. The modern horse, Equus caballus, became widespread from central Asia to most of Europe. Where are modern day horses from? Western Eurasian steppesHere we pinpoint the Western Eurasian steppes, especially the lower Volga-Don region, as the homeland of modern domestic horses. Furthermore, we map the population changes accompanying Read more…
To remove heavy logs from woodland areas, horse loggers rely on sturdy draft horse breeds, such as the Belgian, Suffolk Punch, and Percheron. Because no heavy machines are involved, horse logging is low-impact. A horse typically weighs about 1,600 pounds, whereas a rubber-tired skidder can weigh up to 10,000 pounds. Read more…
The Equicizer is a mechanical horse that is non-motorized and is controlled by the rider’s own movement. Invented by Frank Lovato, Jr. in 1982, it is used by people all over the world for exercise, training and therapy. How much is a mechanical horse? The $120,000 robotic horse is the Read more…
Tall stature, muscular backs, and powerful hindquarters made the draft horse a source of “Horsepower” for farming, hauling freight and moving passengers. Why are draft horses so strong? With their heavy muscles, compact builds, thick necks, and strong legs, draft horses have the ideal build for pulling heavy loads. They Read more…