Do Race Horses Have Chips?

This past year the U. S. Equestrian Federation and U. S. Hunter Jumper Association began requiring horses be microchipped in order to compete in sanctioned competitions beginning Dec. What do race horses get injected with? Nearly all horses that race today take the two most popular substances — Lasix, to Read more…

Is Temperament Genetic In Horses?

What it does: Temperament is a complex trait influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors. What are the inherited traits of a horse? Many characteristics such as coat color, height, athletic ability, and behavioral tendencies are genetic in nature. What is the average heritability of temperament traits in horses? The Read more…