Some horses seem to be prone to hoof abscesses. This may be because of their living conditions (wet, muddy conditions soften the hoof and predispose to infection) or because of the anatomy of their hooves. What causes horses to get abscesses? An abscess occurs when bacteria get trapped inside the Read more…
Like us, horses can get stressed and nervous when traveling, competing, or learning the ropes of a new job. They exhibit anxiety in different ways—from excessive chewing or grinding teeth, weight loss, to spooking easily, pacing, rearing, bolting, sweating, or suffering from gastric ulcers or diarrhea. How do you calm Read more…
For pleasure. Horses roll because it feels good! Wallowing in the dirt scratches an itch they otherwise could not reach. According to Clark, it is also an indication that they are happy and feel safe in their environment. Why do horses like rolling in mud? Rolling helps the horses to Read more…
In some cases, you may find your horse laying down to relax in the sun! Laying down for short periods of time may be normal behavior for your horse, especially if they are in a comfortable environment. However, most of the time you see them lying in the sun, it Read more…
Spray liberally on your horse. 3. Hoof and Fungus Issues: Thrush and other foot fungus infections can be greatly reduced by a regular spray or soak application of apple cider vinegar to the sole and frog of a horse’s feet. By making the hoof area more acidic, fungus is no Read more…
The Numbers If there are only two, three or four horses, then only first place gets paid out. If there are five, six or seven runners, the first two places are paid out. With eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen and fifteen runners, three places are paid out. What Read more…
Payoffs for $2 Win Bets ODDS PAYS PAYS 4-5 $3.60 $8.00 1-1 $4.00 $9.00 6-5 $4.40 $10.00 7-5 $4.80 $11.00 How much does 4/5 odds pay? Standard Win Bets and Payouts 2/5 $2.80 $6.00 1/2 $3.00 $7.00 3/5 $3.20 $8.00 4/5 $3.60 $9.00 1/1 $4.00 $10.00 What does a 4/5 Read more…
Heavy blankets for warmth make up the bulk of the horse blanket market, but lightweight blankets may be used in the summer to help the animal ward off flies and to prevent the hair coat from bleaching out. Such blankets are usually called a “sheet” or a “fly sheet”. Can Read more…
Let’s explain some U.S. horse racing odds examples: 6-5 odds. Spoken: 6 to 5 odds. Meaning: You will get $6 in profit for every $5 you wager. Actual Payout: 6 divided by 5 plus 1 = 2.2 times original $5 wager = $11.00 Payout. What does 7 to 5 odds Read more…
Ear Bonnets are a common horse accessory worn on the horses’ head to prevent bugs, flies and dirt from entering your horses’ ears, which can be irritating or distressing to the horse. Why do jumping horses wear bonnets? Ear Covers to reduce sounds at competitions Showjumpers decide to put ear Read more…