Anaerobic glycolysis. Anaerobic glycolysis is the fastest metabolic pathway available to generate ATP and the horse must depend heavily on this to maintain high rates of speed. Anaerobic glycolysis results, however, in lactic acid accumulation and fatigue soon develops as the pH in the muscle begins to fall. What is Read more…
American law doesn’t use capital punishment for property crimes like horse theft. Bob Palmquist, an attorney in Tucson, Arizona, says he doesn’t know of any territory or state where anyone was legally hanged for horse theft. Is horse theft still a hanging offense in Texas? And just fyi, horse theft Read more…
However, stabled horses don’t have a choice; they must lay down on the stall floor. But their needs are the same as horses in pastures or ones in the wild, so it’s our responsibility to provide suitable bedding and a suitably sized stall for your horse to stretch out. Do Read more…
Amino acids are one of the most significant pieces of the puzzle in a horse’s diet, she explained. They benefit all of a horse’s vital processes, as they are used to build all the protein in the body. Horses require a total of 20 amino acids to build their body’s Read more…
“Horses that stay in sweat-producing work year-round should remain on a well-formulated electrolyte supplement every day.” Should I give my horse electrolytes in the winter? Most people think of electrolytes strictly for use in hot weather and when a horse is sweating a great deal, but they can be an Read more…
Loose mineral is convenient to use and easy for horses to consume. Most importantly, it helps your four-legged friends avoid these common, detrimental issues. Depending on what you feed your horse, the ugly truth is that he may not be receiving everything he needs from his diet. Can horses have Read more…
Horses do not store excess amino acids in their body and they must be supplied regularly by the diet to avoid deficiency. Some horses may benefit from supplementation to ensure they obtain adequate amounts of protein. Can too much amino acids be harmful? Intakes of large amounts of amino acids Read more…
Horse theft is the crime of stealing horses. A person engaged in stealing horses is known as a Musky. Historically, punishments were often severe for horse theft, with several cultures pronouncing the sentence of death upon actual or presumed thieves. What does it mean to steal horses? “Someone to steal Read more…
Those that must be provided in the diet via feed and hay or pasture are called “essential” amino acids, while those that the horse can synthesize on their own are called “non-essential”. Lysine, methionine and threonine are the first limiting amino acids. What do amino acids do for a horse? Read more…
Muscle, Enterocyte & Immune Support for Horses Glutamine is an amino acid that can be converted to glucose by the body and used as energy when the body’s normal glucose levels are low. This fuel is key to supporting muscle recovery and protecting the equine athlete during exercise. What does Read more…