There have been proven instances of cheating in horse racing, as in any sport. Thankfully these instances of race-fixing are few and far between and if it is proven the punishments for trainers, jockeys or owners are very severe to act as a strong deterrent, these ranges from: Ban to Read more…
What is a Fixed Race? As you might imagine, a horse race considered ‘a fix’ is one where there are plans in place to ensure a specific jockey and horse wins or deliberately loses. What is fixing a horse called? To neuter a horse is to geld it and the Read more…
On average, racehorses race seven times per year. The horse’s race frequency varies; higher class horses race once a month or less, lower level racehorses run every couple of weeks. Injuries and race availability are also factors in how often a horse can race. Why do horses stop racing after Read more…
St. Eligius is also the patron saint of cattle and horses. Who is the Catholic patron saint of horses? St EligiusSt Eligius, or Eloi, is the patron saint of veterinarians, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), but he’s best known for being the patron saint of horses and those Read more…
seven times per year. On average, racehorses race seven times per year. The horse’s race frequency varies; higher class horses race once a month or less, lower level racehorses run every couple of weeks. Injuries and race availability are also factors in how often a horse can race. Is horse Read more…
A calcium deficiency can occur as a result of your horse not taking in enough calcium, however it can also happen when he ingests certain plants that have a high calcium-to-oxalate ratio over a long period of time. These plants include: Kikuyu grass. Buffel grass. What causes low calcium levels Read more…
The Best (& Worst) Ways to Whiten Horse Socks Shaving. One of the best tricks to keeping socks clean is to shave them close, this eliminates old, stained hair and makes for easier cleaning. Baking Soda. Vinegar. Rubbing Alcohol. Baby Wipes. Toothbrush. Microfiber Cloths. Cornstarch. How can I get my Read more…
Gently wash as needed, followed by a horse conditioner and white vinegar. The vinegar helps with stain removal, removed odors, and rinses away any shampoo or conditioner residue. Keeping the tail untangled daily and clean will help you prevent stains and breakage. How do you remove urine stains from a Read more…
Paint Horses can register as Quarter horses. Is a Paint a type of Quarter Horse? The Paint Horse has specific characteristics beyond coat color, of course. The breed has been crossbred frequently with American Quarter Horses, so many are heavily muscled horse types. They’re typically very muscular, with broad chests, Read more…
Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a disease of some breeds of draft horse, whereby the lower legs becomes progressively more swollen. There is no cure; the aim of treatment is to manage the signs and slow progression of the disease. How do you treat milk legs in horses? This involves Read more…