Coconut Oil by Equi-Force is a liquid supplement intended to help provide extra energy. Coconut Oil may also assist in weight gain in horses. Does coconut oil put weight on horses? Coconut oil is an equine high calorie fat supplement formulated with palm fatty acids which are Medium Chain Fatty Read more…
How do you calculate horsepower? The answer is simple: horsepower is calculated by multiplying the amount of force (in pounds) by the speed (in feet per second). So, let’s say your car’s engine can generate 200 pounds of force and move at a speed of 2 feet per second. The Read more…
In horses, the bacteria are transmitted through contaminated feed or water, or by direct contact with infected individuals or surfaces that have been contaminated with manure from an infected individual. Mice, barnyard chickens, pigeons, and wildlife can be sources of Salmonella. Are chickens safe around horses? Not only is it Read more…
Horse training can be fun, but it also can be quite a challenge. For the beginner, it’s probably best to leave starting young horses to more experienced trainers. Youngsters are too unpredictable, and knowledge, timing, and skill are required for success. What is the best age to start training a Read more…
between 4 and 5 years old. The running performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been reported to peak when they are between 4 and 5 years old. However, changes in their racing speed by month or season have not been reported. What age is best for horse racing? We find that Read more…
Spoiler alert: horses are herbivores! Their entire digestive system is designed to process plant matter. Horses, as a species, do not eat meat. Can horses eat chick starter? While some feeds manufactured for other animals may not cause any problems, certain feeds contain additives that are very harmful to horses, Read more…
Stand in the middle of your circle, looking towards your horse. Your lunge line and whip form the two sides and your horse makes up the third side. This will ensure you are in the correct position to drive your horse forward with your body language and help deter them Read more…
Side reins are probably the most commonly used lunging aid. They are great helpers to provide your horse with a solid stretching workout and you can use it with a horse on the lunge line or for in-hand work. Should I use side reins when lunging? Use side-reins with elastic Read more…
Lucinda offers four ways to help build your horse’s topline: Stretching – engaging the tummy muscles. When warming up, incorporate moments when you work your horse in a stretching frame amid transitions. Groundwork – stepping under with the hindleg. Hill work – working the hindquarter muscles. Polework – flexing the Read more…
Feedstuffs high in fat include vegetable oils (100%), rice bran (15-18%), flax seeds (30-40%), and heat-treated soybeans (15-22%). In addition, commercially available fat-added concentrates typically contain 5–14% crude fat. What is the most fattening food for horses? Fat has more than twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and Read more…