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…
Make sure blankets are kept dry and do not put a blanket on a wet horse; wait until the horse is dry before blanketing. What happens if you put a rug on a wet horse? If you apply a night rug to a wet horse and leave it, the rug Read more…
1/2: For every 2 units you stake, you will receive 1 unit if you win (plus your stake). Sometimes you will see Evens or EVS displayed. This is the equivalent of a 1/1 fraction. Again it means the horse in question is expected to win the race. What does it Read more…
If your horse begins to sweat under his blanket, he can overheat or, if wet hair traps the moisture against his body for too long, he could get chilled. Thankfully, it’s easy to tell if a horse is too hot under his blanket. Just place your bare hand on his Read more…
What does 2 to 5 odds mean? 2-5 Betting Odds means that out of 7 possible outcomes, the 2/5 odds are that there will be 2 of one kind of outcome and 5 of another kind of outcome. The 2-5 odds calculation means for every 7 betting events your selection 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…
Unlike many other skin conditions, areas with rain rot do not typically itch but can be painful and cause your horse to become sensitive to touch. What are the symptoms of rain scald in horses? In mild cases, the horse may just have a few flat scabs containing mats of Read more…
Soaking hay for 15 to 60 minutes is a good way to manage these horses, but only soak hay if your preferred hay isn’t available. Feed soaked hay right away to avoid mold growth. Dispose of water in random grassy areas that horses can’t access. When should I soak my Read more…