More videos on YouTube After a fresh trim, measure the width of the hoof across the bottom at the widest point. Measure the length of the hoof from the toe to the buttress line of the heel. Compare your measurement with the appropriate size chart. Ideally, the length and width Read more…
Since the horse’s ergots protrude from the fetlock it seems logical to call them ergots. To recap, the horse stands on your middle toe, two of his toes became splint bones, one became the ergot and one may have become the chestnut. Which toe does a horse walk on? Comfortable Read more…
The ratio of Ca to P in the diet should be between 1:1 and 3:1 for all horses. Adult horses can tolerate a ratio up to 6:1 before problems occur, but growing animals have trouble on Ca:P. ratios above 3:1. A supplement with more phosphorus than calcium should be used Read more…
Some casinos offer simulcast horse racing betting at their sportsbooks. However, online horse racing betting is prohibited in Mississippi. Can you bet on horse racing in Mississippi? Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington DC are states that do not allow Read more…
The bridle holds the bit in place. The bridle includes the reins, which is what you use to guide the horse, by pulling on them to move the bit. Depending on the type of bridle you have, you may need to unbuckle the nose strap to make it easier. What Read more…
It’s common to soak hay, beet pulp, hay cubes and hay pellets, but it is also perfectly fine to soak grain concentrates. How long can horse grain be soaked? Soaking hay for 15 to 60 minutes is a good way to manage these horses, but only soak hay if your Read more…
HorseHage should form part of a balanced diet. Alternatively, you could try: Feeding little and often rather than all at once to stop them scoffing down all their feed in one go. Trickle feeding haynets with very small access holes (however, this can become frustrating or stressful for some horses) Read more…
An anatomical feature of the horse’s hindlimb: Due to the interaction of muscles and tendons the stifle and the hock joint can only be flexed or extended simultaneously. This mechansim together with the stifle locking mechanism is responsible for the passive stay apparatus. Why do horses have the reciprocal apparatus? Read more…
5 DIY Ideas for Displaying Horse Show Ribbons Frames. This would be perfect for a show picture or collage. Vase or Jar. It doesn’t get easier than this! Wreath. Quilt or Pillow. Accessorize. How do you use your old Horse Show Ribbons? What do you do with show ribbons? You Read more…
Divide the weight by the tested horse power. 20 lbs per HP is street car. 10 lbs/HP is mild performance. 8 lbs will get your attention. What is a decent power-to-weight ratio? Among athletic circles, it’s generally believed that the ideal power-to-weight ratio is about 3 watts per pound [source: Read more…