Over the course of the war, both Germany (2.75 million) and the Soviet Union (3.5 million) employed more than six million horses. How often were horses used in WW2? Not many people know that the greatest use of horses in any military conflict in history was by the Germans in Read more…
Most mares benefit from some form of exercise during pregnancy (even if it’s a little walk down the lane everyday!) up until the last 3 months of pregnancy. Mares benefit from as much turnout as possible – preferably for a minimum of 6 hours a day. How do you exercise Read more…
Up to about eight months of pregnancy you can continue a normal workout and even jump and compete, says Aurich. Some Thoroughbred mares continue racing until very late term, adds Johnson. Can a horse race when pregnant? Running Requirements Code 10. A horse must not be more than 120 days Read more…
Fractures that involve the nasal passages, particularly if both sides of the nose are affected, can result in swelling severe enough to impair breathing. For these cases, a temporary tracheostomy (temporary opening in the trachea with placement of a tube for the horse to breathe through) may be needed. How Read more…
The fall of Troy. The fall of Troy The Trojans fall for the trick, bring the horse into the city and celebrate their victory. But when night falls, the hidden Greeks creep out and open the gates to the rest of the army, which has sailed silently back to Troy. Read more…
Use of a fly sheet can help to eliminate bumps, welts, rashes or other skin irritations caused by biting flies and bugs. Additionally, some bugs, such as mosquitoes, carry disease, so protecting your horse from these bites can be very beneficial. Should I use a fly sheet on my horse? Read more…
Horsefly bites can take a while to heal and can become infected. See your GP if you have symptoms of an infection, such as pus or increasing pain, redness and swelling. You may also experience: a larger red, raised rash (called hives or urticaria) dizziness. weakness. wheezing. part of your Read more…
Connemara – The one and only The Connemara Pony is also known as the “only originally Irish horse”. What are horses commonly used for? Horses are mostly used for riding and transportation. The most common use in the western world is for pleasure riding and horse sports such as racing, Read more…
In Ireland, the passion for horses has been anchored for generations. With more than 160,000 horses, the island is the leading producer of thoroughbred horses in Europe. And yet, the Republic of Ireland has barely five million inhabitants. The island is the leading producer of thoroughbreds in Europe. Are horses Read more…
From even before the 16th Century, Irish people have been renowned for connection with horses. With it’s deep, agricultural past, horses have been the work companion of choice for many generations. Did the ancient Irish have horses? Remains found at Lough Gur, County Limerick, and Newgrange, County Meath, indicate that Read more…