Normal capillary refill time is 1 to 2 seconds. Gums which are pale, or dark red, or muddy, or which have a slow refill time indicate a serious problem which requires immediate veterinary assessment. Hydration: To test for hydration pinch the skin on the horse’s neck or shoulder. What is Read more…
Post-position results in the Kentucky Derby (since 1930) Post position No. 1: 8 wins, 5 seconds, 5 thirds from 92 starts. Has the 1 post horse ever won the Kentucky Derby? The honor belongs to Donerail. The horse won the 1913 Kentucky Derby at 91-1 odds from the No. 1 Read more…
It covers the entire head and is typically part of a Halloween costume, or is worn at other times to be funny, shocking, incongruous, or hip, or to disguise one’s identity. It has also become an internet meme. What does the horse head mean? In the years since The Godfather Read more…
50cc Motorcycles: Lightweight motorcycles with 50cc usually have 2-stroke engines that produce anywhere from 3 to 9 HP. However, some racing 50cc motorcycles can pack a punch, getting up to 15,000 rpm, with anywhere from 10 to 20 HP. How many HP is a 49cc engine? 2.5HP49cc Stationary Engine – Read more…
The rescue of the Lipizzans by the United States Army, made famous by the Disney movie Miracle of the White Stallions, occurred in two parts: The Third United States Army, under the command of General George S. Patton, was near St. Martins in the spring of 1945 and learned that Read more…
Those defects that detract from appearance but do not impair serviceability are considered blemishes, i.e., scars, capped hocks and elbows, etc. Blemishes are looked upon with great disfavor in gaited, parade, and some pleasure horses. What is the difference between an unsoundness and a blemish? Any defect that affects serviceability Read more…
Place USA Canada 1 Blue Red 2 Red Blue 3 Yellow White 4 White Yellow What color are the ribbons at horse shows? First place is a blue ribbon, second place is a red ribbon, third place is a yellow ribbon, fourth place is a white ribbon, fifth place is Read more…
The eggs make their first move within five days of being deposited, when, stimulated by your horse biting or licking them, they hatch into maggots. That’s the first stage of the bot fly’s evil plan. Can horses get maggots? With the hot, wet, humid weather we are experiencing this summer Read more…
There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for swamp fever. As such, if your horse tests positive for the virus, your veterinarian will discuss your only options, either euthanasia or a lifetime quarantine of your horse. Is swamp fever in horses curable? Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), also known as Read more…
Rinse and (if possible) Leave to Dry Fully A scrub with bleach water should remove all unwanted algae, insect larvae, and bacteria, but for good measure, I like to let sunlight do a second round of cleaning. After dumping and scrubbing your tank, let your trough air out in a Read more…