If quarter cracks are caught early and have not penetrated the sensitive tissues within the hoof, the primary treatment will include proper trimming, thorough cleansing of the quarter crack, immobilization of the damaged area, and stabilization of the hoof wall. Can a quarter crack heal? No one has found a Read more…
“Knuckling” is used to describe a deformity of the leg of a horse caused by a contraction of the posterior tendon of the fetlock. How do you stop a horse from knuckling? Tenotomy of both superficial and deep digital flexor tendons appeared to be of a value in treating chronic Read more…
To fix knuckling, owners will try shortening the toe and re-shoeing the horse. It’s a technique that works when horses are stumbling in general, which can occur when their hooves are growing too long. What causes knuckling over in horses? “A horse carrying too much toe or one due to Read more…
Young horses are frequently flexed at the knee or “over in the knee.” This is due to relative tightening of the joint capsule and tendons in the caudal (back) part of the carpus. Most foals grow out of this condition. Nevertheless, it is wise to discuss this condition with your Read more…
Liquid vegetable oil (corn and soybean oil), flax, and rice bran are several fat sources commonly utilized as energy sources for performance horses. What do you feed a pleasure horse? Many pleasure and trail horses don’t need grain: good-quality hay or pasture is sufficient. If hay isn’t enough, grain can Read more…
Wide aisles, ample lighting, good ventilation and floor mats are basic features of the modern horse barn. Proper ventilation and lighting can make or break the health of a barn. Too little ventilation and poor lighting can affect the physical and mental health, not only of horses, but of the Read more…
3 year old. Rich Strike is a 3 year old colt and has raced from 2021 to 2022. He was sired by Keen Ice out of the Smart Strike mare Gold Strike. He was trained by Eric Reed and has raced for Richard Dawson, and was bred in Kentucky, United Read more…
Furosemide—trade name Lasix—is a valuable medication for the treatment of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in racehorses. It’s also become an important tool for many barrel racers, since the high exertion inherent to competition can instigate the lung bleeding associated with EIPH. How does Lasix help a horse? Many people use Read more…
What Colour Looks Best on My Horse? Choosing Your Matchy Set Colours. Black and White Goes with Any Colour. Pick Two Opposing Colours on the Colour Wheel (Otherwise Known As Complementary Colours) Try the Monochromatic Look (and Break All the Rules!) Don’t Be Afraid to Pick a Third Colour. What Read more…
Cigar (April 18, 1990 – October 7, 2014), was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the 1995 and 1996 American Horse of the Year. One of his major acheivements was a 16-race win streak, 10 of which were Grade I stakes. Cigar (horse) Cigar Sire Palace Music Grandsire The Minstrel Read more…