Horses with insulin dysregulation that need to gain weight can be fed increased amounts of hay and/or higher energy low sugar/starch feeds such as umolassed sugar beet (beet pulp). Weight loss is induced by restricting calories eaten and by increasing exercise if the feet are stable. What helps with insulin Read more…
Diet – when fed high sugar/starch feeds (including forages) horses can become insulin resistant. Obesity – Overweight horses tend to be insulin resistant, as are “easy keepers” even if they are not obese. Age – Senior horses (over 20 years) seem to be more prone to insulin resistance. What causes Read more…
First thing is you will need to have a vet in Canada see the horse, pull a Coggins, and what he needs for a health certificate for the horse (this will need to be certified). This paperwork can take up to five days to process. How much does it cost Read more…
Bring the horse to the port of entry. At this point, you will present your health certificate form, Mexican permit, passport and pay the quarantine fee. You will be charged $270 per day for your horse with a three day minimum charge of $810. What does a horse need to Read more…
The Andalusian Also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (pura raza española ), is a horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. Are PRE horses good? Temperamentally the Purebred Spanish Horse is calm, sensitive, intelligent, and quick to learn. They Read more…
You shouldn’t turn your horse out onto topped grass immediately – wait until the trimmings have been removed or they’ve dried up completely. DID YOU KNOW? As a guideline, you should allocate 1.5 acres of grazing per horse. Can you put a horse out to pasture? Begin by turning the Read more…
A picket line (a line stretched between two trees to which you tie your horses) is a safe and practical tying method, whether for lunch breaks or while camping overnight. Why is it called picketing? The term itself comes from the French word piquet, meaning a stake or pole stuck Read more…
Cutting Without a Sawhorse In some cases, it might be better to use your circular saw without a sawhorse. If you need to make cuts without a work support, you can lay a sturdy, stationary surface under the material while making cuts. What to use if you dont have a Read more…
Most shows consist of a series of different performances, called classes, wherein a group of horses with similar training or characteristics compete against one another for awards and, often, prize money. What goes on at a horse show? Horse shows consist of competitions between horse breeds and equestrian disciplines that Read more…
A correct placing receives a score of 50 points. Points are deducted from 50 for placings which differ from the official placing. The amount deducted is based on the relative difference between the animals being judged. How are judging scores calculated? How is it calculated? Each judge’s scores are standardized Read more…