Giant’s Causeway Photo Gallery Giant’s Causeway is a 1997 horse that was born in 1997 and deceased -> race from 1999 to 2000. He was sired by Storm Cat out of the Rahy mare Mariah’s Storm. He was trained by Aidan P. O’Brien and deceased -> race for Michael B. Read more…
We’re sure you remember how frequently the initial visits were! In cases of acute symptoms, or during the beginning of treatment, re-examination every 2-4 weeks is often ideal. However, as symptoms stabilize, we are often able to stretch out the time between examinations to every 4-6 months. How often should Read more…
In horses, pelvic fractures typically occur as a result of trauma, as might happen when a horse becomes cast, sustains a blow from a kick, spraddles its hind limbs as it slips on ice, or catches a hip bone on the stall-door casing. Pelvic fractures also result as a consequence Read more…
He may walk sideways if he is shying away from something. Or perhaps he is sidepassing, which is a movement horses are trained to do. What does it mean when a horse walks sideways? In horses, the first signs of central nervous system trouble are more likely to be weakness Read more…
Using water treadmill exercise or trotting poles and leg weights encourage the horse to pick up the hind feet in a more normal foot arc. This supports the develop of the appropriate muscles of the pelvis and upper hind limb. Can a horse recover from a sacroiliac injury? The outlook Read more…
The most common dental preventative treatment that is routinely performed in adult horses is “rasping” or “floating” the cheek teeth. The teeth located in the cheek area (back of the mouth) can develop spurs and sharp edges over time. These points can cause pain, difficulty chewing and eating problems. Why Read more…
Rapid breathing is a last-ditch attempt to expel heat. Any horse will be breathing hard after working in hot weather, but if the “panting” continues after several minutes of rest, he may be having trouble cooling off. Cool it! If your horse develops heat exhaustion, you’ll need to act quickly Read more…
A classic by Bing Crosby, “Where The Turf Meets The Surf” is about the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in California. It was written when the track opened in 1937 and has been played at every race day since then. What song is used for horse racing? William Tell Overture (Playing Read more…
Whiny means annoyingly complaining, especially in a high-pitched voice. Whiney means the same as whiny, but it’s an uncommon alternative spelling. Whinny is the low or gentle neighing of a horse. How do you spell a horse whinny? Whinny is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it’s Read more…
Phyllis Rogers, librarian, Keeneland Library, Lexington: It’s a signal to everybody that the horses are going onto the track. What do symbols mean in horse racing? P or PU – indicates the horse was pulled up by the jockey and did not complete the race. F – indicates the horse Read more…