The primary sweat glands are the apocrine glands. These are responsible for sweat production when your horse is outside on a hot day or has engaged in a hard workout. Apocrine glands are located all over your horse’s body; whereas, eccrine glands are located solely in the frog of the Read more…
3 Kentucky Derby horses. With 3 Kentucky Derby horses, trainer Brad Cox wants the ‘real experience’ of winning roses. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville native Brad Cox has his sights set on winning his second Kentucky Derby. What horses does Brad Cox have in the Derby? “It means a lot Read more…
Cox (born March 3, 1980) is a Thoroughbred racehorse trainer whose most notable horses include multiple Eclipse Award winner Monomoy Girl, Knicks Go, Covfefe, Mandaloun, and Essential Quality. How many horses does Brad Cox have in the Kentucky Derby? 3 Kentucky Derby horsesWith 3 Kentucky Derby horses, trainer Brad Cox Read more…
Horses foam when sweating because of latherin, a soap-like substance. Latherin helps the sweat spread over the surface of the coat so that evaporation can occur for heat loss. Just like soap, latherin produces foam when friction occurs: Tack rubbing against the coat or body parts rubbing together, such as Read more…
Neck sweats help the horse sweat around the neck area and contain perspiration so that the neck becomes more defined and shapelier. What does sweating a horses neck do? In fitting a halter horse, one of the most-used pieces of equipment is a neck sweat. Sweats may see daily use Read more…
McDonnell indicates the twitch is usually effective for 12-15 minutes and then should be removed. The twitch can be reapplied after 15 minutes and should be effective but it may not be as effective as the first application. The effectiveness of a twitch depends on the horse and circumstances involved. Read more…
The term “Hippology” comes from the Greek “hippo”, meaning horse, and “ology”, meaning “the study of”. Hippology is relatively new to Nassau County, but is rapidly growing. This program allows youth that are interested in learning more about horses, but may not necessarily have access to one. What does hippology Read more…
Racing NSW BOBS (Breeder Owner Bonus Scheme) rewards owners who invest in NSW bloodstock. BOBS bonuses are paid out on racetracks all around NSW, adding a payment of up to $20,000 for each win as a two-year-old and three-year-old. What does bobs mean in horse racing? BOBS is the Breeders Read more…
2-4 ounces per day. If you use fresh papaya, be sure to remove the seeds and skin as that can be toxic for some horses. 2-4 ounces per day is the dosage for fresh papaya. Can my horse eat papaya? Adding Papaya Fresh papaya is very palatable to horses but Read more…
heaves, also called broken wind, chronic disorder of the lungs of horses and cows, characterized by difficult breathing and wheezy cough. The symptoms are worsened by vigorous exercise, sudden weather changes, and overfeeding. How do you treat broken wind in horses? Once a horse gets heaves or broken wind, there Read more…