Leaf blotch is an infection of the leaves of horse chestnuts by the fungus Phyllosticta paviae (syn. Guignardia aesculi), which causes irregular brown blotches, often with yellow margins. You’re most likely to see attacks in summer. Why are my chestnut leaves turning brown? Leaf blotch of horse chestnut is caused Read more…
Place your clothes horse either outside or in a sunny, open, space indoors. If you are drying your clothes indoors, try to avoid placing your clothes horse in a living area as the room can become humid and encourage mould spores. To avoid this, invest in a dehumidifier or open Read more…
A Quaddie (shortened from Quadrella) is an exotic bet that is very popular among punters, and require the bettor to pick the winners of four nominated races using any amount of selections in each leg. The bigger the race meeting, the larger the Quaddie prize pool is likely to be. Read more…
Horse chestnut lumber and wood is specifically prized for turning bowls or other storage pieces for fruit. The wood’s ability to absorb moisture helps keep stored fruit longer. Is horse chestnut good for carving? The wood from the European horse chestnut (shown above) is creamy white and can be used Read more…
A rasp pattern is like an old kitchen grater. An easy way to use it is left to right, straight across the hoof, but it’s also an easy way to get into trouble; for example, you can cut down the quarters this way. Some farriers rasp with one hand to Read more…
Do not rub or scrub the area as that can cause more damage, flush the area. Simple abrasions do not require vet attention, however you will want to cold hose to reduce swelling and pain, provide pain relief via vet-prescribed phenylbutazone, and keep the area treated with ointment to aid Read more…
Racehorses can be scratched or declared a non-runner for a variety of reasons. One of these is that a vet is not happy with the condition of the horse. The vet will then issue a vet’s certificate to say why he thinks the horse should not be running in the Read more…
Horse breeds with long hair include Gypsy Vanners, Icelandic Horses, Horse breeds, Black Forest Horses, Horse breeds, and Horse breeds. Many other horse breeds can grow long Horse breeds and tails, but these are the ones that typically grow the longest. Most horses can grow long manes and tails with Read more…
It means that the horse is relaxed enough to salivate and chew gently on the bit while being worked. Some riders at competitions spray the bit with flavors that will encourage salivation, which in my opinion is cheating. What does lather on a horse mean? A horse’s sweat can appear Read more…
Pick 3: At most tracks, a horse is scratched BEFORE the first leg is run, and you receive a refund. If your wager is still live going into the second or third leg and your horse is scratched, you most likely receive a consolation payoff. What happens if you bet Read more…