A sweeping look at race — and racing — in America. Horse by Geraldine Brooks, winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for March, is a sprawling roman à clef covering nearly 170 years of American history, stretching from antebellum Kentucky to present-day Washington, DC. Is horse based on a true Read more…
After emancipation, Jarret stays with the horse who belongs more truly to him (and he to the horse) than any White man who may have claimed to own either of them. Is Geraldine Brooks horse a true story? Pulitzer winner Geraldine Brooks’s latest book is a sweeping tale that uses Read more…
Grinding teeth and/or excessive drooling. Weight loss. Squinting or closed eyes. Biting or staring at a particular body region. How does a horse show pain? A horse that is grinding his teeth, staring at his belly, or just acting unusually quiet or dull can be signaling some sort of discomfort. Read more…
Arabian and Thoroughbred horses are considered to be hot-blooded, as they tend to be a bit sharper and have more energy than some other equines. An Arabian horse is considered a hot-blooded horse. What breed of horses are hot-blooded? Arabian and Thoroughbred horses usually fall into the hot-blooded group, as Read more…
Badger (51 Years) (1953-2004) Badger still holds the official record in the Guinness Book of Records for the oldest horse. What is the oldest living horse ever recorded? Old BillyThe greatest age reliably recorded for a horse is 62 years for Old Billy (foaled 1760), bred by Edward Robinson of Read more…
Ribs: You should be able to feel — but not see — a healthy horse’s ribs. Why does my horse look ribby? This is really important as horses do not store fat evenly over their bodies, some horses may appear “ribby” but have large amounts of fat over their neck, Read more…
There are several potential causes of chronic weight loss in horses. These causes include poor quality or limited feed supply, health and disease problems, as well as social interaction and competition between horses. Chronic weight loss can also be the result of starvation. How do you fatten up a skinny Read more…
Liburt likes to recommend a senior-type feed specifically for younger horses beginning their training (2 to 8 years old, depending on breed, discipline, and training schedule). “A senior feed will provide a consistent protein source that will help support growth and muscle development,” she says. When should I put my Read more…
rate of feeding should not exceed 1.0 lb per day for each horse. Is Equine Senior A complete feed? Purina Equine Senior is a complete feed in an easy-to-chew formulation targeted at older horses. It contains 14% crude protein, 5.5% fat, and 19% NSC. How much Triple Crown senior do Read more…
Older horses and those who are ill are likely to need to be in a stable at night, especially if the weather is terrible. What is this? A sick horse may require medical care, and it’s hard to do some treatments in a pasture. The older horse may need to Read more…