Water is the most essential nutrient for a horse’s health. A clean, fresh source of water is needed to maintain overall body function including digestion, body fluid balance and hydration. What does water do for a horses body? Water serves four major functions in a horse’s body: regulating body temperature, Read more…
The astoundingly delicate balance of water and electrolytes in the horse’s body is essential to keep them healthy and performing well. Do I need to give my horse electrolytes? Electrolyte deficiency can lead to dehydration with its associated health consequences, so, feeding electrolytes daily replaces lost minerals and will help Read more…
noun. a television or radio program or motion picture about the Wild West, often presented serially and usually dealing with adventures of cowboys, gunmen, gold prospectors, etc. Why was it called a horse opera? The name “horse opera” was also derived in part from the musical sequences frequently featured in Read more…
Classic – A variation of any non Grand Prix show jumping event that features increased prize money. Classics are usually held towards the end of a show week, mostly on Sundays. Speed Class – A speed class is a jumper class in which there is no jump-off round. What is Read more…
Horse studs are small metal attachments that screw into your horses shoes. Studs are designed to give your horse better grip when you ride, and are commonly used for competition horses in all disciplines. How do you use horse studs? Expert tips for using studs Use blunt (not pointed) studs Read more…
Who is my horse’s breeder? If you know your horse’s registered name or dam and year of birth, you can find its breeder using the free 5-cross pedigree feature at equineline.com. How do I find out my horses breed? Another option for determining what breed your horse could be is Read more…
Horses with particularly flashy and eye-catching white on their legs are said to have “chrome.” What does it mean if a horse has chrome? If a horse is described as having “chrome”, it means that the horse has many white markings. One small star and one sock doesn’t really cut Read more…
An average (think 1,100-lb or 500-kg) horse’s stomach holds about 2 to 4 gallons (9 to 15 liters). This size serves horses well when they are maintained on an all-forage diet. How much feed can a horses stomach hold? The capacity of the stomach of the horse is only about Read more…
Because supplemental vitamin C is not absorbed well by the intestine of the horse, over three grams of vitamin C per day has to be fed in order to make an impact on the blood vitamin C levels. Can a horse get too much vitamin C? This uncertainty, along with Read more…
Most IM shots are given to adult horses with a 1½ -inch needle so that the medication is injected deep into the muscle mass. Foals are usually given IM injections with a 1-inch needle. What size needle do you use to inject a horse? The most common needle lengths used Read more…