The importance of horse chestnut tree pruning expertise Certainly don’t opt for pollarding as this is quite a drastic method of pruning and the tree may not withstand the infection and decay caused by the wounds. Can you Pollard a horse chestnut? Horse chestnut (Aesculus × hippocastanum) needs to be Read more…
Horse Chestnut Bonsai Pruning Keep the dormant buds which grow smaller leaves. This is a signal to the plant to push out smaller leaves next time. Keep pruning leaves until midsummer, any leaves growing after this can be left until the following year. When should I prune my horse chestnut? Read more…
The horsechestnut grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well-drained and clay soils. What type of soil is best for chestnut trees? loamySoil type is the absolute, number-one consideration when deciding where—or whether—to plant American chestnuts. These trees demand well-drained, acidic soil with a sandy to loamy texture. Read more…
The simple answer is yes. Growing a horse chestnut as a bonsai is possible. To clarify, horse chestnut bonsai plants do require consistent attention, but then again, most bonsai do. Since these trees can grow quite tall, they take quite a bit of horse chestnut bonsai pruning and care. Can Read more…
These strange growths will likely grow back, so you might as well make trimming a regular part of grooming your horse. Why do horses chestnuts fall off? Grooming. Chestnuts grow over time, protruding from the surface of the leg. Grooming for horse showing may include peeling or trimming the outer Read more…
The Horse Chestnut tree has both male/masc and female/femme reproductive organs in their flowers. Since they have both stamens (pollen producing) and carpels (seed producing) they are called “perfect” or “bisexual” flowers. These androgynous plants show us that being queer is natural. What is the difference between red and white Read more…
Also known as the “Citation” bit. Features a double mouthpiece that is very effective on hard pullers. Rein shortening causes a double scissor action in the mouth for extra palate pressure. What is the best bit for a horse that pulls? Myler combination bits often work well, the 30 04 Read more…
Horses are more likely to suffer from facial injuries if their whiskers are trimmed or removed, as they have no means of judging the distance to objects immediately in front of their eyes or below their muzzle. Is it bad to trim your horses whiskers? While it is not technically Read more…
Scratchings & Substitutes If any of the runners in your Quaddie bet have been scratched, your scratched selection will be replaced by the substitute runner for that leg. The substitute declared in each leg of the Quaddie is the runner with the greatest number of win units invested upon it. Read more…
The whiskers on a horse play an important role in their sensory awareness system. These amazing sensory hairs have their own nerve and blood supply and help horses navigate their surroundings. Does trimming a horses whiskers hurt them? While it is not technically HARMFUL to trim whiskers, doing so does Read more…