Cons of Horse Stall Mats for Gym Flooring Seams, movement and dirt: These mats can move around and come up at the seams when you perform forceful movements like snatches, power cleans and jumps. How do I stop my stall mats from moving? Gorilla Tape to the Rescue One of Read more…
HORSE FAQs What does HORSE mean in poker? HORSE is an acronym for the five poker disciplines that make up the game. Hold’em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Razz, Seven Card Stud and Eight or Better (Stud Hi/Lo) What does HORSE in poker stand for? HORSE poker is not such much a poker Read more…
HORSE is actually an acronym describing a combination of five poker games: Hold’em. Omaha Hi/Lo. Razz (Seven card stud low) Stud (Seven card stud high) What does a HORSE mean in poker? What does HORSE mean in poker? HORSE is an acronym for the five poker disciplines that make up Read more…
Bruising on the heels of the hoof usually is caused by direct injury from rocks, irregular hard ground with pebbles, stones, etc. or other trauma to the heel. Poor shoeing, especially in horses with flat feet or dropped soles, can increase the risk of bruising. How do you treat a Read more…
Raising your stalls up an inch or two so they’re at least level with the ground outside of your barn can help to reduce the chance of them flooding. You can use Lighthoof to build up your stall base as well because it adds 3″ of height in addition to Read more…
If the leg straps are too loose, the rug will slip. Adjust the leg straps equally until there is room for the width of one hand (4-5″) between the leg straps and the horse’s thigh. How do I keep my horse’s rug from slipping back? Buckle the chest straps. It Read more…
You really need at least 1/2 to 1 acre (2100 to 4100 square meters roughly) to keep a full sized horse properly. How much space do you need for 1 horse? In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., Read more…
Why Should Horses Eat Constantly? Horses should eat constantly because their GI tract is designed to always be digesting small amounts of forage as they graze nearly around the clock. Why is my horse so hungry all the time? If you are wondering “why is my horse so hungry all Read more…
If you’re a horse, yes! Horses are non-ruminant herbivores and have evolved to graze continuously on fibrous plant material, for as much as 18-20 hours per day! Do horses have to eat constantly? Why Should Horses Eat Constantly? Horses should eat constantly because their GI tract is designed to always Read more…
Causes of Hernia in Horses Typically, these are caused when an abscess forms on your horse’s umbilical cord or the abdominal wall becomes weakened, causing a hernia. Inguinal hernias are caused by increased abdominal pressure, due to an enlarged inguinal ring or stress during birth. How common are hernias in Read more…