the bit ideally placed in the horse’s mouth- clearly halfway between the canine and the molar teeth. Ideally the mouthpiece should sit halfway between the molars and the canine, or in a mare where the canines would be. Where should the bit be in the horses mouth? The mouthpiece of Read more…
Short partial fractures of the top of the long pastern occur in horses from any discipline and can present a diagnostic challenge, requiring high-quality X-rays and sometimes a bone scan. If recognised early, these fractures usually respond well to box rest and most horses are able to return to work. Read more…
A ring bit features a ring that encircles the horse’s lower jaw. The ring gives the jockey greater steering for horses that tend to lug in or bear out, and it gives greater control of a horse that tends to run off or resist the rider’s hands. What is a Read more…
backside: The stable area of a racetrack. Stable area, dormitories and usually a track kitchen, chapel and recreation area for stable employees are on the backside. What are cheek pieces for in horse racing? In doing so, cheekpieces partially obscure the vision of the horse, so that it cannot see Read more…
Winnings on pick three bets are unlimited and are determined by the pari-mutuel system where all the winning tickets share the pool of money collected (less the money the track takes as commission). How is payout calculated in horse racing? Your payout is calculated by subtracting the amount of winning Read more…
A roach back is something passed on through genetics. It is a spinal curvature, opposite of a swayback. The spine is either very straight – or curved upward. It can cause a limited range of movement – as it can shorten the stride of a horse. Can a horse with Read more…
Similar to many other animals, the horse has a spine that is made up of a number of vertebrae, individual bones that fit together in a way that allows the back to flex both vertically and horizontally. Each of these bones is designated by a letter and a number based Read more…
When leading a horse, the safest way is to walk beside him, rather than in front of him. Explain to the child that if you walk beside his left shoulder, holding onto the halter rope or lead shank a few inches from the halter, you have the best control over Read more…
In horses older than three years, lactose did not produce an increase in the plasma glucose levels but induced the passing of soft faeces, indicating that adult horses are lactose intolerant. Can horses eat lactose? Like most animals, horses are lactose intolerant, so it’s important to keep them away from Read more…
30%. Rate of TDS on payments of winnings from horse race under Section 194BB of Income Tax Act, 1961 is 30% plus surcharges. Income Tax will be deducted at the time of making payment. If the prize is paid in instalments, the tax deduction will be made at the time Read more…