Basically, horses are treated like packages. Luckily, this kind of long-distance travel is not done often. Trains and trailers can fall into either category. Trains normally have your horse tethered in a dark train car with no regularly-scheduled stops to allow him to stretch. How do horses get transported? These Read more…
Today, there is much other way to transport your horse from one spot to another. Horses are regularly shipped by ship, airplane and train. Most often, however, they are transported by trailers attached to vehicles. How does a horse travel? These days, horses travel by aeroplane. After being coaxed into Read more…
The most common reasons mature horses eat manure is inappropriate diet and poor nutrition. Why do horses eat other horses poop? Studies have linked manure-eating in adult horses to those that are either underfed, or are fed diets that are low in fiber. This means horses that are not receiving Read more…
Onions are a common garden plant that will grow in most soil types. You can increase your gardening success with onions by working manure into the soil each year as part of a maintenance plan. Manure adds nutrient and composition benefits to the soil for a natural, chemical-free method of Read more…
A run-in shed is the perfect choice for your horses to give them the benefits of a stall while still having the freedom of a pasture. What is the cheapest horse barn to build? While both center-aisle and shed row barns are popular single-story barn designs, shed row barns will Read more…
The BHS recommends a covered shelter height of a minimum of 2.8m (9′). Colt’s mobile field shelters have a standard height of 2845mm (9′ 4”) to the ridge and 2235mm (7’4”) to the eaves, meaning our mobile field shelters are suitable for accommodating even the largest horse. What is the Read more…
The market size, measured by revenue, of the Horse Racing Tracks industry is $5.4bn in 2022. What is the growth rate of the Horse Racing Tracks industry in the US in 2022? How big is the horseracing industry in Australia? Thoroughbred wagering turnover in Australia was $29.055 billion (an increase Read more…
When discussing hay nets, 4 ½’-5′ should be the range for how high to place a hay net. You don’t want the net too high or too low. If the hay net is too low, there is always the risk of your horse getting its leg caught in the hay Read more…
Horses should eat constantly because their GI tract is designed to always be digesting small amounts of forage as they graze nearly around the clock. Why is my horse so hungry all the time? If you are wondering “why is my horse so hungry all the time?”, it may have Read more…
Valine is an essential amino acid that is crucial for maintaining proper cell and organ functioning. It is particularly important for liver function, as well as balancing nitrogen levels in the your horse’s body. What is the purpose of valine? It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a Read more…