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…
Airag cheese, or horse milk cheese, is common in Central Asia where the horse is still integral to life in many places. To make airag, a mare is milked during foaling season and the milk left to ferment with an agent such as last season’s airag. Why is it called Read more…
Not only does GumBits encourage chewing activity, trigger salivation, and eliminate teeth grinding, horses love the sweet taste. What do GumBits do? GumBits are small, round treats that promote chewing activity in the horse’s mouth and encourage the salivation process. The unique treats help eliminate teeth grinding that can occur Read more…
Having Your Horse Shake with a Verbal Cue Lightly tap below his knee with the whip and say “Shake”. Then, once he lifts his leg, hold his pastern lightly with your hand. Reward him once he completes these two motions with confidence and ease. What is the easiest trick to Read more…