Noseband Measurements Measure the circumference of the nose approximately 2 fingers below the bottom of the cheek bones. Loose enough to get two fingers under the measuring tape. From G around to G. This is your noseband circumference measurement. How do you measure a horse for a noseband? Measure the Read more…
A lease owner allows you to become a racehorse owner without the need to purchase an initial share. The owner leases a percentage of the horse to race and you pay all associated costs while it races. They receive a share of the prizemoney, often around 25%, for you to Read more…
Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. Practice comparing different parts of horses to hone your skills. What are the main points we consider in evaluating horses? There are five main criteria to evaluate when examining a horse’s conformation: balance, structural correctness, way Read more…
MyRacehorse has a consumer rating of 2.96 stars from 27 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. MyRacehorse ranks 3rd among Horseback Riding sites. Can you make money with MyRacehorse? With MyRacehorse you can buy fractional shares of racehorses. If the horse you purchase is ultimately Read more…
The reins consist of a long, narrow strap that attaches to the bit. Reins are held in a rider’s hands and are used to guide a horse while riding. A bridle bit goes into the horse’s mouth and is used with the reins to communicate with the horse. What do Read more…
Ancient Horses Some lived in the forest, while others preferred open grassland. Here, two large Dinohippus horses can be seen grazing on grass, much like horses today. But unlike modern horses, a three-toed Hypohippus tiptoes through the forest, nibbling on leaves. Where was the first horse ever found? Origin of Read more…
A calcium deficiency can occur as a result of your horse not taking in enough calcium, however it can also happen when he ingests certain plants that have a high calcium-to-oxalate ratio over a long period of time. What causes low calcium in horses? In horses, many cases of hypocalcemia Read more…
Answer. Hypocalcemia, which is similar to “parturient paresis syndrome” (milk fever) in dairy cows, is not common in horses, but it does occur. It results from of a dangerous drop in circulating calcium, a mineral important for normal transmission of nerve impulses and for muscle contraction. What are the signs Read more…
The new concept of “Horse slots” allows you to make entries for all FEI FEI Events by adding spaces rather than specific Horses. How does a slot work? Modern gaming machines use computer technology to operate their functions. Slot machine outcomes are determined unsing a Random Number Generator (RNG) which Read more…
What is equine chiropractic? Equine chiropractic is a component of equine health care that focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the vertebral column) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation of health. How do you tell if your horse has a Read more…