A pedigree is a way to record and trace a horse’s lineage. Knowing the history of your horse’s bloodline can help you determine their potential personality traits or training issues. Pedigrees are important when it comes to breeding and deciding which type of horse you hope to have. What is Read more…
Weight loss or inability to maintain reasonable body condition is a sign of gastric ulcers. While some horses will lose weight because of inappetence, weight loss may also be indicative of increased metabolic rate due to chronic, low-grade pain. How can I put weight on my horse with ulcers? Leafy Read more…
Animals native to African savannas include African elephants, zebras, horses, and giraffes. Many animals in the savanna are herbivores, which means they eat plants, and there is plenty of grass in the savanna. What animals live at the savanna? Zebras, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, ostriches, gazelles and buffalo are all grazing Read more…
A Stewards Enquiry is an enquiry held at the racecourse on a race day after any given race. The Panel is advised by the Stipendiary Steward, who presents the case to the Panel and questions the jockey and/or trainer in connection to a potential breach of the Rules of Racing. Read more…
Glucosamine has proven to be a very effective way of treating joint issues for horses and can regularly be found as the first ingredient in many horse joint supplements. What does Glucosamine do to horses? Glucosamine for horses helps to support horse joint health by assisting with the production and Read more…
Hay should be the cornerstone of any horse’s diet, but especially one with arthritis. Too much grain only leads to excess weight, which further stresses the joints. Choose hays that are of a good green color, an indicator of good vitamin A content, and have a fresh smell. What should Read more…
Speedi-Beet becomes the first and only 10 minute quick soaking Beet pulp whilst Fibre-Beet is the only soaking mash product to be approved by BETA, making them both suitable for horses and ponies prone to equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). Is fiber good for horses with ulcers? Feed for horses Read more…
Wild horses inhabit the central North Island Waiouru Military Training Area. The herd is managed by the Wild horses with input from the Kaimanawa Wild Horse Advisory Group. Can you see the Kaimanawa horses? Our annual trips into the Kaimanawa Ranges to see the horses in the wild are a Read more…
In the same year, he was inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. On 25 April 2011, Todd completed a fourth Badminton victory riding NZB Land Vision, becoming the oldest winner of the event. Mark Todd (equestrian) Sir Mark Todd KNZM CBE Born 1 March 1956 Cambridge, New Read more…
Wild horses have been a part of the Canadian west for hundreds of years. There are currently wild horses living in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia and parts of Saskatchewan, including a population of protected wild horses in the Bronson Forest. Where are the most wild horses in Canada? Read more…