Are There Ties In Horse Racing?

72% of Thoroughbred trainers use ties. 85% of Standardbred (harness racing) trainers use tongue ties. The use of ties is higher in jumps racing: 45% of horses compared to 32% in harness racing who continue to be tied in 84% of subsequent races. Can horse races tie? The result is Read more…

What Are Fat Pads On Horses?

Abnormal depositions of fatty tissue are referred to as fat pads or patchy fat. Characterized by their raised appearance and spongy feel, fat pads are found on horses in moderate to obese condition. Their development, regardless of a horse’s weight, may be an indicator of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). How Read more…

What Causes Fat Pads In Horses?

Abnormal depositions of fatty tissue are referred to as fat pads or patchy fat. Characterized by their raised appearance and spongy feel, fat pads are found on horses in moderate to obese condition. Their development, regardless of a horse’s weight, may be an indicator of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). How Read more…

What Is Horse Fat Used For?

Horse fat is refined into Horse Oil (still sounds wrong), and has its roots in ancient China and Japan. It is known for its efficacy in treating skin diseases like eczema as well as cuts and burns. It became popular worldwide because of the Korean trend of animal-based skincare. What Read more…