Metal bins are ideal for grain storage. Please keep them on pallets above a dirt or concrete floor so moisture from the ground or concrete does not rust them. I simply place my bags into the metal bin and make sure the lid is snug. Where should I store my Read more…
According to Lisa, one of the most common naming methods involves the horse’s pedigree, pulling the name from the sire’s name, dam’s name, or both. When it comes to registered names, Lisa prefers one-word names to long-winded ones, but admits that it’s really just a personal preference. What are the Read more…
The benefit of increasing chewing time is that concentrate then enters the digestive tract more slowly and in smaller amounts, this allows the simple carbohydrates to be fully absorbed in the small intestine. Chaff is also easier to digest than hay and so it is great for young and older Read more…
Is My Feed Fresh? 9JUL03TRL30530. 9 = 2019. JUL = July. 03 = 3rd. TRL = Mill ID. 30530 = Run Code. Printed on bottom seal strip of bag. Feed made 7/03/19. 4 bold digits: 9212. 9 = 2019. 212 = 212th day of the year* (July 31st ) Printed Read more…
The ideal treatment is surgical excision of the granulation tissue and specialized bandaging. Depending on the size of the wound, granulation tissue may need to be trimmed several times to allow contracture of the skin along the wound edge. What helps granulation tissue heal? Hypergranulation tissue can be treated with Read more…
Horse euthanasia by injection A lethal overdose of anaesthetic drugs is then administered intravenously (through a vein) The horse will collapse gradually, experiencing a rapid loss of consciousness followed by the heart stopping. What happens to a horse after death? All horses, when they die, must be disposed of immediately Read more…
polo. polo, game played on horseback between two teams of four players each who use mallets with long, flexible handles to drive a wooden ball down a grass field and between two goal posts. It is the oldest of equestrian sports. What is it called when you ride a horse Read more…
The average gestation of mares is 340 days. However, like people, mares can go into labour earlier than expected. It is very important to know when your mare is due, so you can be ready for the foaling. Foals born more than 10 days early are more vulnerable to disease Read more…
There is specific terminology used to describe horses depending on their age: Foal: A horse of either sex less than one year old. Yearling: A horse of either sex that is between one and two years old. Colt: A male horse under the age of four. What is a 3 Read more…
Horse Collar Game Play In this game, team partners shoot from the same end of the board, while in a one-on-one match they shoot opposite of each other. Each player or team uses one set of colored pucks (four for teams of two, eight for one-on-one) to make their attempts Read more…