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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Horses can swim quite well and can handle water up to their bellies for lengthy periods. However, some limb swelling will occur with prolonged water contact. In general, most horses can handle their limbs submerged for 48 to 72 hours. Why can’t you put a horse away wet? The phrase Read more…
If you’ve recently mowed your pasture grass and it’s still wet, it’s best to keep your horses away until it dries out. Horses can eat cut grass that is dry, but quickly eating wet grass can cause dangerous health concerns. What time of day is grass safest for horses? Therefore Read more…
If your horse is prone to skin issues, put baby powder on his feet once they’re dry; it helps to absorb any remaining moisture. If you’re showing and need to brighten up clipped white legs, you can do so by rubbing baby powder onto the areas. Can you put talcum Read more…
Wet grass, on the other hand, can be very slippery and can also cause an injury. Unless it’s necessary to be riding in mud or wet grass, it’s best to avoid both if possible. What do you do with a horse when it rains? Rainy Day Activities at the Barn Read more…
These large waterers are often four or five feet in diameter, making emptying an unfeasible chore. These tanks should be scrubbed at least once a week and preferably more often. How do you clean a horse’s water bucket? “A lot of mold and algae can grow in water buckets, and Read more…