They are often caused by trauma (such as scratching the eye) or an inflammatory condition known as uveitis. There is a high risk of infection with corneal ulcers, so it’s important to visit the vet as soon as you see any signs of a ulcer or injury to your horse’s Read more…
A skewbald horse has a coat made up of white patches on a non-black base coat, such as chestnut, bay, or any colour besides black coat. What colours are a piebald horse? A piebald horse is a horse with colored splotches on a white background, primarily black splotches on a Read more…
Female horseflies bite when they need blood to develop their eggs. They use saw-like mouthpieces to cut through the skin. The bite can be very painful. How does a horsefly bite? The males don’t make eggs, so they don’t need blood. The way that horseflies feed on blood can seem Read more…
The choice to skip the Preakness was made in the interest of rest and recovery for the horse, Dawson said. “Obviously, with our tremendous effort and win in the Derby it’s very, very tempting to alter our course & run in the Preakness at Pimlico, which would be a great Read more…
Race description The Kentucky Derby takes place annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May, where it began in 1875. Participating horses run a distance of 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km), or 10 furlongs. The Derby is a Grade I event with a purse of $3,000,000 Read more…
Nine horses actually entered the 2022 Preakness Stakes. Furthermore, not every horse in the Preakness will have run in the Derby. Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike should appear, as should fellow Derby runners Epicenter, Simplification, and Happy Jack. How many horses are running in the Preakness 2022? A field of Read more…
Treat your lawn, landscape, and the perimeter of your home with Ortho® BugClear™ Insect Killer For Lawns & Landscapes Ready-To-Spray or Ortho® Bugclear™ Insect Killer For Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate to help control horse flies. The formula kills insects within minutes and provides 6 months of control. What spray keep Read more…
Horseflies thrive in hot weather, and their bites can be sore, due to their razor-sharp claws. Also known as clegs, these dark-coloured creatures are about 2cm in size and tend to be found near horse stables, as well as ponds, woodlands and grassy areas. What is the difference between a Read more…
Like mosquitoes, only female horseflies drink blood, and they do so so with fearsome mandibles that contain six sharp blades, or stylets. Do horseflies have mouths? Adult horse-flies feed on nectar and plant exudates; the males have weak mouthparts and only the females bite animals to obtain enough protein from Read more…
A horsefly trap takes the form of a black ball that is heated by the sun and releases heat. The ball swings slowly back and forth in the wind and is taken for an animal by the horsefly, which tries to sting it. How does a horse fly trap work? Read more…