Vitiligo is a quite unusual skin condition that causes a lot of consternation to the owners but thankfully is not at all distressing to the horse or pony. It presents as small, focal and generally well-circumscribed white spots as a result of pigment loss. What causes white markings on horses? Read more…
That means spritzing the hay with a hose probably won’t do. A better approach is to place the flake in a hay net and then dunk it in a large bucket of fresh water. To make sure the hay is thoroughly saturated, hold it beneath the water until no bubbles Read more…
The fortunate thing about vitiligo is that it most likely doesn’t bother the horse. One exception: when it appears around the eyes and muzzle, as it predominantly does in horses, the skin might be more susceptible to sunburn, and measures should be taken to avoid overexposure to the sun. Can Read more…
In horses, hydrogen peroxide is used in cleaning wounds, treating fungal infections, removing or debriding dead tissue, stopping capillary bleeding from small vessels in abrasions and other injuries, and in disinfecting equipment and stable areas. What is hydrogen peroxide used for in horses? hydrogen peroxide (3% diluted 50:50 with water) Read more…
There is no reason to worry. Due to its acidity, apple cider vinegar helps to break down fungus and bacteria on the skin. Apply it at full strength 2-3 times daily with a cotton ball. The horse’s mane, tail head, and legs are prone to accumulating dander and buildup. Is Read more…
Once the auction starts, you’ll bid on the horse you like once they come into the sales ring. If you place the highest bid, you will give your bidding number to the auctioneer and go fill out paperwork to officially purchase your horse. Once you sign the paperwork, the horse Read more…
About 450 North American races are graded each year; 32 of them are run at Keeneland. Hip number: Adhesive strip placed on horse’s rump area that corresponds to its number in the auction catalog. Out: Horse that is withdrawn from an auction. Pedigree: Horse’s bloodlines. What does hip mean in Read more…
Melbourne Cup. Melbourne Cup Race type Thoroughbred – Flat racing Sponsor Lexus (2022) Website Melbourne Cup Race information Distance 3,200 m (1 mi 1,740 yd) What is the biggest horse race in Australia? Melbourne CupMelbourne Cup, annual horse race, first held in 1861, that is the most important Australian Thoroughbred Read more…
Torque is more important because it provides the force you need to get through. A high low-end torque is one of the most important things to have when you need your Jeep to get you over uneven and rough surfaces. Is horsepower important for off-road? Well, success off-road comes from Read more…
the Camp Pendleton stables. After her death, Reckless was buried at the Camp Pendleton stables with full military honors. What happened to Sergeant Reckless foals? After many years of dedicated service to the Corps, Reckless was retired with full military honors and kept at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton until Read more…