ISO: A confidence-building, quiet horse able to ignore rider nervousness. Needs to be a BN and Novice packer with show experience and possibly will be going to do a few jumpers. What does it mean when a horse is a packer? Packer. This term is used to describe a horse Read more…
A fit horse needs two to four weeks off to recover between races. If the racehorse is considered a top-class horse, he will likely be given a month between races to recover and get into peak condition after a race. Remember, though horses are individuals, their recovery time will vary Read more…
All great jumpers have two qualities. First is the physical ability to get their bodies up into the air. Second is the mental combination of courage and a great desire to be careful—reluctant to touch, let alone wallop, a rail. What should I look for in a jumping horse? Look Read more…
Look for straight, sturdy legs, and hooves which are well-trimmed and uniform in appearance. Flaws such as tendon injuries and club feet will almost certain limit a horse’s high-intensity athletic performance, so avoid them at all cost. What do you look for in a jumping horse? Show jumping horses must Read more…
Equus is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, and zebras. What other animals are related to horses? The horses, zebras, and asses constitute the family Equidae. All of the modern members of the family are placed in the genus Equus. What animals are part Read more…
Although pinto coloration is rare in the wild, people have always had an eye for animals of unusual colors and a desire to deliberately breed for them. Images from pottery and other art of ancient antiquity show horses with flashy spotted patterns. What makes a horse a Pinto? A pinto Read more…
Wayne Lukas. D. Wayne Lukas, in full Darrell Wayne Lukas, (born September 2, 1935, Antigo, Wisconsin, U.S.), American Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse trainer whose horses captured numerous races and amassed record earnings. Does Lukas have a horse Derby? Wayne Lukas | 2022 Kentucky Derby & Oaks | May 6 and Read more…
An ultrasound is used to detect twins. A mobile ultrasound is part of most horse veterinarians’ equipment. It is small affordable, and easily portable. And because of the advancements to mobile ultrasounds, they have almost a 100 percent detection rate. How can I tell if my mare is pregnant with Read more…
Seal brown is a hair coat color of horses characterized by a near-black body color; with black points, the mane, tail and legs; but also reddish or tan areas around the eyes, muzzle, behind the elbow and in front of the stifle. Is there such thing as a brown horse? Read more…
Natural Gaits There are five natural gaits of horses. These natural gaits include the walk, trot, canter/lope, gallop and back. Many breeds perform these gaits. They include stock horse breeds like the Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, Appaloosa, etc. What breed of horses are gaited? The best-gaited horse breeds include Paso Read more…