De Beers sponsorship led the race to be known as the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes from 1972 to 2006. Only three horses have won it multiple times – Dahlia and Swain before Enable became the first horse to win in non-consecutive years and then won it Read more…
Saddle fit: An improperly fitted saddle that is pinching your horse’s back can cause a number of unwanted behaviors, including head tossing. Saddle fit is a very common reason for “bad” behavior. Check your saddle and how it fits your horse periodically, as the fit of your saddle can change Read more…
Royal Ascot. When it comes to horseracing the Queen – and the royal family – will always be most associated with Royal Ascot. Ascot Racecourse, roughly 50 kilometres south-west of London, was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 and has become an institution in British racing. Which horse race does Read more…
According to the Online Betting Guide (OLBG), over the past 35 years the Queen has won 566 races and has entered horses in nearly 3,500 races in the UK. All these wins have added up to a massive £8.7million in prize money, research by the OLBG has revealed. What happened Read more…
Exposure to bright light causes a nerve in the head (trigeminal nerve) to send a shock-like sensation to the horse’s face, and he reacts by violently flinging his head up and back. This type of head shaking is typically worst in the summer but is also seen on bright winter Read more…
A fallen crest is caused by the Nauchal Ligament in the neck. When the Nauchal Ligament in the neck is Longer than the length of the neck itself, (think of it as an overstretched rubber band loose, inside of a straw), you get a fallen crest. Can you get rid Read more…
difficile is the infectious unit of transmission, which occurs primarily via the fecal-oral route, with sources of infection including equine feces, contaminated soil, animal hospitals, and feces of other animals. What is the main cause of C. diff? Most cases of C. diff occur when you’ve been taking antibiotics or Read more…
Treating Equine Thrush It is best to keep the hoof clean and dry. Adding a common detergent to the Thrush areas, such as Betadine or any commercial product (Thrush Buster, Coppertox, etc.) will help to kill the bacteria. Can you use Betadine on thrush? Initially, your farrier will also treat Read more…
8 Tips To Quarantine A New Horse Quarantine a Horse in a Separate Stable. Quarantine for at Least 10 Days. Use Separate Tools. Store Feed Separately. Have One Person Care for the Quarantined Horse. Wash Your Hands. Contact Your Vet. Consider Using a Quarantine Facility. Do horses have to quarantine? Read more…
The FDA label use of griseofulvin is to treat ringworm infections caused by trichophyton equinum and microsporum gypseum. The usual dose for a 1,000 pound horse is 2.5 grams once daily by mouth for a minimum of 10 days. What disease does griseofulvin treat? It is used to treat fungus Read more…