hindgut. The horse is unique in that most of the digestion of their feed occurs in the hindgut through the process of fermentation with the help of billions of naturally occurring bacteria and protozoa (together known as microbes). The cecum and large colon are similar to the rumen and reticulum Read more…
The pelletized fertilizer can exist on the soil surface for several weeks. Nitrogen is, in large quantities, toxic to your horse. Even in lower quantities, it is very irritating to your horse’s stomach and a common cause of spring colic. What fertilizer is best for horse pasture? Potassium sulfate (0-0-50): Read more…
Roundup is the winner except care needs to be taken, as it’s not a selective weed killer, so will also kill the grass. The horses only need to be kept off the grass until the roundup has dried for their own safety, or a bit longer to ensure the weeds Read more…
Edit: Weight has no affect on horse speed. Does Weight Affect Horse Speed? In two horses, swing phase was shortened when weight increase from 20 lbs to 40 lbs. Weight increased total stride time (p = 0.0033; see fig. 4). This effect was more clearly noted at 20 lbs; horses Read more…
Quarter horses. The best barrel horse is athletic, smart, fast, and has sound conformation. The best breed in barrel racing is the Quarter horse. Quarter horses dominate every prestigious barrel racing competition, and no others are close. Selecting a good barrel horse is more about the individual than the breed. Read more…
DENVER/April 29, 2022 – It can be hard to resist giving your hungry horse extra grain, grass or treats. But overeating can lead to obesity and can have devastating consequences for your equine friend – like metabolic syndrome and laminitis. What happens if a horse Overeats? It very well may Read more…
Make sure you have at least 30 feet of space to lunge, so you can adjust the size of the circle your horse makes. How big should a lunging arena be? The diameter of the lunging circle should ideally be 14-16 metres. Of course, you can also lunge your horse Read more…
Duration of Activity Calories Required 10 mins 47 30 mins 140 60 mins 281 Is lunging good exercise for a horse? Lunging can be a great way to exercise your horse, especially if time is short or you’re unable to ride. Aside from helping to build and maintain fitness, lunging Read more…
If you don’t have access to a round arena, the best option is to lunge your animal on an empty field. Keep in mind that you need a space of at least 50 to 60 feet (15 – 18 m) in diameter, depending on the horse size. Can you lunge Read more…
As a general rule of thumb horses and ponies on low oil feeds (less than 4%) can be fed up to 100mls oil additional oil per 100kg of bodyweight per day (500mls for a 500kg horse). How much flaxseed oil should a horse get? Flax Oil, is obtained from the Read more…