Some horses will naturally overreach more than others so may need to wear them for all activities. Other horses may only wear them when jumping due to the increased risk of impact. Overreach boots can also be worn on the hind hooves to protect from brushing strikes. Does my horse Read more…
There are no special gifts or secret magic powers when it comes to training horses. No-one can teach a horse by ‘whispering’ or looking into his eyes. No-one can apply some ‘secret’ process and have horses instantly understand everything forever more. Do horse whisperers exist? A horse whisperer is an Read more…
No, the horses do not talk and they shouldn’t as the whole story is told from a horse’s point of voice in a wonderful narrative. How did they get the horse sounds for Spirit? The model for “Spirit” was a 3-year-old Kiger stallion named Donner. Real horses were recorded for Read more…
The short answer is — nothing. Even though Medina Spirit was disqualified, the stewards who threw him out said: “Pari-mutuel wagering is not affected by this ruling.” What happens to your bet if a horse is disqualified? The short answer is that you lose your stake. Some promise to payout Read more…
Horses that scramble in the float are generally horses that don’t move their feet to adjust their balance. The reason they don’t move their feet is that they are so worried that they feel stuck or trapped. You drive around a corner, the horses balance changes and they scramble to Read more…
For long term problems, the horse may need to use Back on Track for an extended period. Use the product for two to three weeks and have a break one week, to see if the symptoms persist. As a preventive measure, Back on Track can be used with regular breaks. Read more…
Tendon boots protect the horse’s front legs from strikes from the hind hooves which can occur when landing a jump. In comparison, fetlock boots are used on the horse’s hind legs and just protect the fetlock from brushing injuries. Are tendon boots good for horses? Benefits of Tendon Boots for Read more…
The Magnetic boots are worn to the horses to help to help in reducing signs of splints and windgalls. These boots are specifically designed to help increase the circulation of the blood flow in the legs of horses in order to avoid swelling. Can you leave magnetic boots on a Read more…
The average minimum grave dimensions for burying a horse are 3 feet wide, 7 feet long and at least 4 feet deep. Practically speaking, keep in mind that rigor mortis occurs within hours after death, which might necessitate a wider grave–so be prepared to act quickly on arranging burial, if Read more…
Horses are hard working animals, and they are used for many different things. The first signs of horses being domesticated dates all the way back to around 2000 B.C.E. Is keeping a horse hard work? Owning and caring for a horse or pony is great fun and immensely rewarding. However, Read more…