The Queen has arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show after missing the State Opening of Parliament earlier this week. The 96-year-old was driven on to the showground in a Range Rover. Did the Queen attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show? The queen has attended every Royal Windsor Horse Show Read more…
Diamond Regular This type of nail comes in size 5 and 6. The length is respectively 50.3mm for size 5 and 53.9mm for size 6. How are horseshoe nails sizes? A nail’s number represents the size of the blade or shank, and the name represents the size and shape of Read more…
Length: 14–80 mm. Shank type: smooth with bevelled edges. Point: sharp. How are horseshoe nails sizes? A nail’s number represents the size of the blade or shank, and the name represents the size and shape of the head. For a “5 city head,” for example, “5” is the size of Read more…
The knight moves unconventionally compared to other knight. Whereas other pieces move in straight lines, knights move in an “L-shape”—that is, they can move two squares in any direction vertically followed by one square horizontally, or two squares in any direction horizontally followed by one square vertically. What chess piece Read more…
“The Queen had brood mares of her own, she would breed them and sell them. You can’t keep them all.” Mr George said the sale of the Queen’s horses did not symbolise the end of the Royal household’s connection with racing. He said: “Every year owners sell stock. Did the Read more…
340 days. Mares are usually consistent in their foaling pattern from year to year. Therefore, horse owners and managers should become familiar with each mare and record their observations on the mare’s record. The average gestation length of a mare (period between breeding and foaling) is 340 days. How quickly Read more…
The full event will be shown on the Blenheim Horse Trials website. Where is Blenheim Horse Trials 2022? Blenheim PalaceFour days of eventing action including Dressage, Cross Country and Showjumping. All taking place in the breathtaking grounds of one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic venues – Blenheim Palace, home Read more…
Although the venom from a single bee sting is not typically enough to trigger more than a slight swelling around the site of the sting, some horses may develop an allergy, triggering rapid breathing and pulse, hives, fever, and in severe cases a potentially fatal reaction known as anaphylactic shock. Read more…
Dogs are welcome at Blenheim as long as they are well behaved, kept on a lead at all times and owners clean up any mess. We know that your dog is a part of the family so make Blenheim a fun day out for both you and your dog by Read more…
pony. As a verb, the term “pony” describes leading one horse while riding another. Racehorses are ponied as part of their training and when being brought to and from the track. “The lead pony’s job is like being a babysitter for the Thoroughbreds,” says pony handler Monnie Goetz. What is Read more…