Equestrian riders often travel overseas with their horses for events every year. It should come as no shock that horses have to travel by plane, just like people. But they are loaded into stalls that are then loaded onto cargo planes. How are horses shipped to Olympics? In 1912 horses Read more…
Horse chestnuts and ergots are callous on a horse’s legs. Chestnuts are believed to be remnants of an extra toe lost through evolution. They are flat and crusty areas devoid of hair. Why does my horse have scabby legs? Diffuse scabbing on a horse’s rump or flanks as well as Read more…
The first symptoms of horse dermatitis are small red pimples called “papules” that appear under the horse’s coat in the area of the bite. When the horse scratches, the hair breaks off, scabs appear and hair loss surrounds the wound. If the horse scratches too hard, it can lead to Read more…
This is a contagious fungus that can quickly spread to other horses, other animals, and even to humans if not cared for properly and completely. Symptoms of ringworm in horses include: Large lesions on the horse’s back or saddle area. What do you do if your horse has fungus? In Read more…
Inheritance of white markings A horse’s genes influence whether it will have white markings, though the exact genes involved could differ between breeds. Chestnut horses generally have more extensive white markings than bay or black horses. Horses with the W20 allele typically have white face and leg markings. What is Read more…
White markings in horses result from the lack of melanocytes in the skin and hairs. The trait is characteristic of most breeds of domestic horses. In the breeding of the Polish Konik horse, which should resemble its wild ancestors, the lack of white markings was accepted as a selection criterion. Read more…
The coronary band is at the top of the hoof wall where the hairline meets the hoof. This band encircles the top of the hoof wall and is usually light in color. It is the primary growth and nutritional source for the hoof wall. What do the rings on a Read more…
Common paint horse names include Wrangler, Boomer, Rusty, Brutus, Cruize, and many more. American Indian Names for Paint Horses Sipatu. Snana. Tiva. Wichahpi – it means a Star. Wihakayda – means a little one befitting to call a foal. Yepa. Yoki. Ziracuny. What are some good names for a paint Read more…
Baking Soda Baking soda mixed with water will also help scrub those whites clean. The baking soda helps to lift the stains and also is slightly abrasive and helps scrub away dirt. Quick Fix For that chrome on colored horses, as a quick fix use Baby Powder on dry legs Read more…
Authentic (racehorse) Authentic Owner Spendthrift Farm, MyRaceHorse Stable, Madaket Stables , Starlight Racing and Rick Marianacci Trainer Bob Baffert Record 8: 6-2-0 Earnings $7,201,200 How much was authentic sold for? $350,000Authentic, who was bought as a yearling for $350,000, had a different ownership structure whereby Spendthrift was the majority owner Read more…