December 10, 1969. The film was released theatrically in the United States on December 10, 1969, and also premiered at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival. They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? (film) They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? Box office $12.6 million When did the movie They Shoot horses Don’t they? 1969They Read more…
MYH1 encodes a muscle specific protein called myosin heavy chain 1 that is found in type 2 X muscle fibers; the fastest contracting muscle fibers. In Quarter Horses, over 50% of the locomotor muscles consists of these fast contracting type 2X muscle fibers. What is n my in horses? Mode Read more…
There are a number of reasons to consider grazing horses on predominantly alfalfa pastures. Alfalfa will grow on sandy, loam and clay soils. Poorly drained soils where water ponds for 7 to 10 days in the spring can cause loss of plants and eventually stand loss. Can you put horses Read more…
An Aggie is not a pig or hog, as they are called in the Ozarks. An Aggie is not a horse, such as the one representing that school out in West Texas. What animal is a Aggie? According to oral history, the origin of the Aggie Bulldog mascot stems from Read more…
These injections are a reliable way to reduce pain and inflammation, supporting mobility and comfort in your horse. Injections may be used to administer corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, anti-inflammatory compounds, or platelet rich plasma. How do you know if your horse needs injections? So when is the right time to inject? Read more…
Looking Ahead. Horses treated promptly usually make a full recovery from cellulitis, often within days. The outlook is more guarded when the infection is extensive or when treatment is delayed or doesn’t bring some improvement within 24 to 48 hours. What are the signs that cellulitis is healing? The healing Read more…
Many of us refer to this as a ‘fetlock sprain’ and will often be hot and painful to touch. Along with injuries to fetlocks some horses suffer from what is known as ‘fetlock drop’ which is a genetically inherited condition where the horses connective-tissue abnormally breaks down. How do you Read more…
In addition to appropriate training regimens, diet plays an important role in healthy bone formation. Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and other minerals and vitamins contribute to skeletal strength. In certain horses, nutritional supplements containing these ingredients could make the difference between sound and lame. What are 3 ways to prevent osteoporosis? Read more…
It’s never obvious when a horse has one or more ribs out of place, but the range of symptoms is great. Your horse might ring his tail or try to bite you when you cinch your saddle. Or if he has a rib out of place in his right side, Read more…
3) Old-timers often cite corn as a “heating feed,” one that increases internal heat production. This way of thinking is so entrenched in some horse owners’ minds that they will purposely feed corn only in the winter. Fact is, this simply isn’t true. What does maize do for horses? Corn Read more…