John Horse, also known as Juan Caballo, John Cowaya, or Gopher John was the dominant personality in Seminole Maroon affairs for half a century. He counseled Seminole leaders, served as an agent of the U.S. government, and became a Mexican Army officer. Who is John Horse Why is he important? Read more…
One of Seabiscuit’s greatest triumphs was his defeat of War Admiral in a special match race at Pimlico in 1938. Howard purchased the horse as a 3-year-old for $8,000 and he appeared in eighty-nine races while wearing the Howard colors. He finished first thirty-three times, placed fifteen and ran third Read more…
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner: Kentucky West Racing LLC and Cooper, Clarke M. Where did classic Causeway finish? thirdIn the Caesars Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes (G3T), Classic Causeway led until the 1 1/4-mile marker and finished third. Where is classic causeway from? He was sired by Giant’s Causeway Read more…
What is Equi-Tape? Equi-Tape is a kinesiology tape specifically designed for use on horses to increase circulation and reduce pain, while also improving proprioceptive awareness. Does Equi tape work? Rehabilitation: Equi-Tape can be effective in reducing swelling, inflammation, soreness and stiffness. What does taping do for horses? Charlotte Cannon’s Equine Read more…
The pelvis has a very important function in providing the link between the spine (for support) and the hindlimb (for propulsion). At times the pelvis may be carrying the whole weight of the horse. What happens if a horse breaks its pelvis? This injury is often referred to as a Read more…
Ultrasound can detect damage to the sacroiliac ligaments or arthritic changes of the bones. SI injections reduce inflammation around these joints. Keeping this area healthy requires exercise and proper nutrition. These are both equally imperative for a horse to reach its full potential of topline development. How do I know Read more…
If a horse is “downhill,” or lower at the withers than at the hip, the horse will carry more weight on its front end and lack maneuverability and driving power from behind (Figure 3). Carrying too much weight on the forehand can also lead to future lameness of the front Read more…
Assembly of the Buglers. Nina Gilbert, director of choral activities, Lafayette College, official A.G. music historian: The most common tune in racing is “Assembly of the Buglers,” a.k.a. “First Call.” It’s a military tune, the first bugle call of the day. It was used to call the camp buglers. What Read more…
Clenbuterol: This is a bronchodilator that may be beneficial in treating some horses with Equine Asthma. Clenbuterol dilates the airways, and may improve air flow, but it doesn’t treat the inflammation associated with the disease. How do you treat wheezing in horses? Veterinarians often use drug therapy — a combination Read more…
Foals Can Stand Within Two Hours of Birth Foals can stand, walk, and trot shortly after birth. Ideally, a foal should be up and nursing within two hours of birth. If the foal takes longer, it may be a good idea to call the veterinarian. How long does a foal Read more…