Bets places on Non-Runner Money Back markets will have their stakes returned once the non-runner is declared. If you have placed an accumulator, the line related to the non-runner will be void, you will receive your stake for that line back. The rest of the lines in the accumulator will Read more…
Dark Bay and Brown TRY: Warm, bright shades of reds, pinks, oranges and browns on cool, dark bays and browns. Burgundy, magenta and rust colours all look fantastic against the cool, darker colourings of these coats. AVOID: Black and cool tones of green, blue and purple. What colour suits a Read more…
Daily Stable Management and Horse Care Routine Feed horses hay and/or grain morning and night. Clean and refill water buckets morning and night. Muck out stalls morning and night. Mucking means picking out the manure and urine spots. What do horses need on a daily basis? Horses need a regular Read more…
Groundwork helps the horse learn, as well as the rider, and is a vital part of training. You can learn a lot about your horse from being on the ground and establish the mood or temperament the horse is in before you ride. Groundwork sets the foundations for discipline and Read more…
Yes. With proper care, horses can live to be 40, but this is considered way beyond extreme old age. What age is to old for a horse? So how old is old? Most experts agree a horse can be considered geriatric when he reaches 18 to 20 years of age. Read more…
For example, a healthy horse can be given one human peppermint candy as a treat one or two times in a day without any problems. How many peppermints Can a horse eat? All treats should be fed in moderation, especially those with sugar like candy canes, mints, or other hard Read more…
A racehorse, on the other hand, will probably have a shorter life—not because Thoroughbreds aren’t well cared for but because they have many life-ending traumas. A broken leg, for instance, can lead to euthanization in the racehorse world, Dr. Ramey says. Does breed determine how long horses live? Do race Read more…
Deafness may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired as a result of infection, trauma, or degeneration of the ear. Deafness present at birth can be inherited, as is known to occur in horses with white coloring, such as American Paint horses. How can you tell if a horse is Read more…
Aural Plaque in Horses. Also called aural papilloma, aural plaque is a condition affecting the inside of a horse’s ear. A white, plaque-like material, it sometimes appears thick and crusty. In most cases, there is tender pink skin underneath the plaque. What do ear mites look like in horses? Mites Read more…
The term soundness or “a sound horse” does not refer to a horse’s whinny—it actually refers to the overall health of the animal. A sound horse is one that has no lameness or illness. What can affect the soundness of a horse? Soundness can be defined as a condition in Read more…