The strength of a horse rug is determined by its “denier”, which refers to the outer shell of a turnout blanket. Denier is the thickness of the individual thread used in the yarn weave of the blanket. At WeatherBeeta, we have blankets in a variety of denier, to match the Read more…
The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of one and a quarter miles (2.0 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kilograms) and fillies 121 pounds (55 kilograms). Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Are Kentucky Derby horses Quarter Horses? The Kentucky Read more…
1. They Can’t Breathe Through the Mouth! Horses, unlike many animals, only breathe through the nose and cannot breathe through the mouth. If you’ve ridden or watched horses running at canter or gallop, you’ve probably heard them snorting with each stride. Why can’t horses breathe through their nose? The horse Read more…
The liver sits centrally in your horse’s abdomen behind the diaphragm. At a microscopic level it is made up of lobules which consist of columns of cells around a central draining blood vessel. What side is the liver on a horse? rightA horse’s liver is situated near the front of Read more…
Lateral means sideways. For lateral work with our horses, we see that the horse moves both forwards and sideways on different tracks. Lateral work aids suppleness and flexibility for your horse. It can improve free movement as well as responsiveness to the riders aids. What does lateral mean in horse? Read more…
Lower Leg Bones The distal limb is everything below the knee and the hock. It includes these regions: cannon. fetlock joint. What does dorsal mean in horses? The back surfaceDorsal: The back surface, or topline Ventral: Underneath the belly. The under part. Lateral: Away from the middle plane (mid line) Read more…
The average gestation of mares is 340 days. However, like people, mares can go into labour earlier than expected. It is very important to know when your mare is due, so you can be ready for the foaling. How early can a mare deliver? Gestation Length Foals are considered premature Read more…
Conclusions and clinical relevance: Administration of the ivermectin-praziquantel paste appears to be safe in pregnant mares and their foals. Is ivermectin safe for pregnant horses? Ivermectin is a popular active ingredient in wormers used for different types of equine parasites and is also known to be a safe choice for Read more…
It is best for a horse with bone spavin to be exercised daily. Preferably, this should be ridden or driven work, as lunging exercise places uneven stress on the joint. Pasture turnout may not be beneficial if the horse does not move much. Should I buy a horse with bog Read more…
In the NFL, the horse-collar tackle results in a 15-yard major foul penalty and an automatic first down if committed by the defense, and the penalty is assessed as if it were a dead ball, after the play foul, if the opposing offense gains yards. How big is a horse Read more…