“Hay’s for horses, straw is cheaper, grass is free, you live on a farm and you get all three!” What is the old saying about hay is for horses? Hay is for horses, better for cows, pigs don’t eat it ’cause they don’t know how. What does the saying hay Read more…
This sudden increase in rich grass can put your horse at risk for founder in the fall. Here are some tips to prevent this seasonal problem. Founder, medically known as laminitis, is a very painful and debilitating hoof condition in horses. Can a horse founder from too much grass? It’s Read more…
This high fat, low carb, grain free, beet pulp-based feed works well for harder keeping metabolic horses, mature horses, young horses, and performance horses. Triple Crown Senior is also ideal for horses prone to ulcers, horses with COPD/heaves and rescue horses. Is Triple Crown senior a good horse feed? It Read more…
If it is not possible to store feeds in proper conditions (cool temperatures, low humidity, and free from rodents and insect exposure), buying in small quantities that will be used within 10-14 days is the best solution for providing safe, high-quality nutrition to a horse. Does horse feed expire? Generally Read more…
Horses can not eat fresh-cut grass because they gobble it down without adequately chewing it, leading to severe health issues. Clumps of cut grass also attract mold and bacteria, resulting in severe and sometimes fatal stomach problems for horses when ingested. Is it good for a horse to eat grass? Read more…
Current advice is to feed long fibre (such as hay) or a small meal of chopped fibre (alfalfa) before exercise, especially if it’s going to include fast work. As your cob is a good-doer, opt for a scoop of low calorie chopped fibre or alfalfa before you ride. Should a Read more…
Sweating is natural cooling Horses normally cool themselves by sweating. The sweat evaporates from the skin surface and causes a cooling effect. Less sweat evaporates during times of high humidity. A horse that is working hard in a hot environment can lose 2 to 4 gallons of sweat per hour. Read more…
$15,000. For the Belmont Stakes, the cost is $15,000 to enter and another $15,000 to start. Nomination Form: The 2022 nomination form may be viewed here. Does it cost money to enter a horse in a race? The entry fee for most races is approx. 0.5% of the Total prize Read more…
Flavoring water or using electrolytes are two ways to encourage a fussy horse to drink. Make sure to consult a veterinarian if your horse experiences any health issues from poor water intake. Do electrolytes make horses drink more? If too much salt or electrolyte is fed, a horse will drink Read more…
There are very wealthy people who pay millions for medalist winning Olympic horses that go to the very high end Grand Prixs and I know a horse that sold for $30K and within one month was winning and getting high placings in the $25,000 Grand Prixs. And someone had to Read more…