Is Horse Play Good?

DeBenedet and Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen reveal the benefits of horseplay (rough-and-tumble play), such as how it develops close connections between parents and children, helps solve children’s behavior problems, and boosts children’s confidence. Why do boys play so rough? Testosterone is the reason why boys find things more interesting than Read more…

How Long Do Tb Horses Live?

The average life span of a larger horse goes down a bit, and differs again between breeds. Cold-blooded breeds, which are already mature at 3 or 4 years of age, generally live until about 18 years of age. In contrast, the average age of thoroughbred horses is closer to 25, Read more…

How Are Horse Races Scored?

Unlike many other sports, there is no point scoring system in horse racing. Since the winner is determined by the first horse to cross the finish line, no method of scoring is needed outside of keeping track of who crosses the line first. How are horse racing ratings calculated? Handicappers Read more…

Can Horses Contract Tb?

Tuberculosis, an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus -Mycobacterium, is rare in the United States but is considered a re-emerging infectious disease. Most infections in horses are caused by Mycobacterium bovis and are likely acquired by close contact with infected cattle. Can a horse get tuberculosis? Horses are Read more…