Most military horses retire to loving families or farms where they become hunt or hacking horses. Some even enjoy the rest of their days with former soldiers they’ve bonded with. What happens to retired Army horses in India? Once retired, dogs are sent to the army’s RVC center in Meerut, Read more…
They’re commonly used during lunging (especially when canter work is being done), but also for jumping, reining and other fast-moving sports where a horse may hit its leg with a hoof. These boots sit at or above the pastern joint and protect the lower bones and soft tissue of the Read more…
Horse retirement costs can range anywhere from $100 to $2000 per month. However, the median price is usually between $300-$600 per month. When Should a horse be retired? between 20 to 25 years oldSome horses have physical conditions or diseases that require an early retirement. Other horses can be ridden Read more…
What are typical horse auction prices? Horses can sell for as little as $150 or as much as $15 million. The price will depend on the type of auction and the quality of horses being sold. Is there a market for horses? Hundreds of horse auctions are held each year, Read more…
While learning to spin some horses get dizzy. For some this stage is so short that it is barely felt but for others it may take them a bit longer. They most often get dizzy as they get better at taking the steps and they begin gaining some speed. Why Read more…
Many factors go into the value of a horse and there are no rules set in stone on how much horses can sell. A thoroughbred named Fusaichi Pegasus was sold for $70 million in an auction, making him the most expensive horse ever to be sold. What is the highest Read more…
This includes any time the horse leaves the yard, such as to go to a show, on loan or away for schooling. It is illegal to travel a horse without their passport, unless they are being transported for emergency veterinary treatment. Do I need a horse passport? Do all horses Read more…
refused. A series of numbers and letters appears beside each horse’s name depicting what position a horse has finished in its previous races. Useful abbreviations relating to the results of previous races are: D = disqualified, 0 = not in the first nine, R = refused, U = the rider Read more…
Some racehorses are well taken care of – they live in comfortable facilities and receive outstanding treatment. But many horses are treated poorly; these animals are drugged, overworked, and generally abused. Do horses enjoy being raced? In the overwhelming majority of cases, horses happily take part in a race. Does Read more…
The Magic Millions Classic is fully restricted to horses sold or passed-in at a Magic Millions sale. Any horse(s) sold as a yearling through a sale conducted or promoted by an auction house other than Magic Millions will be deemed ineligible for the Magic Millions Race Series. Can anyone go Read more…