Shave horses are mostly used for green woodwork (using unseasoned wood) to make items such as spoons, kuksas (small bowls) or chair legs. Typically they are used to hold rougher bits of wood which are being moulded into shape using a two-handed draw knife. What is the purpose of shaving Read more…
The sport of horse racing has been part of Ontario’s history for hundreds of years, with various venues throughout the province. For decades, pari-mutuel betting on horse racing was the only form of legalized gambling in Canada. Is horse racing legal in Canada? Yes, horse racing and betting on horse Read more…
48 HOURS, based on the screening of urine for prilocaine and its metabolites. How long does acepromazine stay in a horse’s system? Sedation includes but is not limited to acepromazine, detomidine and xylazine. The USEF has a general detection time of 7 days for all short acting sedatives, which includes Read more…
Summary. Testosterone is the hormone responsible for stallion sexual behavior. It is also responsible for stallion-like appearance, the so called secondary sex characteristics of heavy muscling in the neck and jowels. Testosterone testing is usually done in geldings that are showing stallion-like behavior. What produces testosterone in horses? Testosterone is Read more…
Mouth. Prehension (grasping) of feed by the horse is done primarily by the lips. Once feed is in the mouth, the horse masticates (chews) to break down the food. Horses chew in a grinding, circular motion to reduce feed size and increase the feed’s surface area, which helps enzymes begin Read more…
Large horses (17hh+): 3.65m x 4.25m (12ft x 14ft) minimum. Horses: 3.65m x 3.65m (12ft x 12ft) minimum. How big is a horse yard? Recommended round yard diameter: Smaller round yards 12m to 15m are fine for ponies, but larger horses are better worked in a round yard of 18m Read more…
Viruses appear to cause diarrhea in foals but rarely affect adult horses. Rotavirus is the main cause of viral diarrhea in foals, but other viruses (such as coronavirus) may also be responsible. Signs of rotaviral infection can include lethargy, colic, loss of appetite, and profuse, watery, foul-smelling diarrhea. Do horses Read more…
The mare’s normal cycling period is from approximately March through September. During this period, the mare undergoes a series of cycles, each approximately 22 days in length. How often does a horse cycle? This occurs from April to October in general, and results in a succession of cycles lasting 21 Read more…
A horse’s shedding/growing coat cycle is triggered by the sun. When the days begin to grow shorter, the horse’s body knows it’s time to start preparing for the winter months and begins to shed out the “summer coat” in preparation for the winter coat. What months do horses shed? Spring Read more…
between 21-23 days. A mare’s cycle (oestrous cycle) lasts between 21-23 days. During this time she will have 3-8 days of standing heat where she would be receptive to a stallion for breeding. A mare’s behaviour will change during her cycle. How long are horses cycles? about 22 daysHorses are Read more…