They didn’t. Knights used spurs on their horses. Were swords used on horseback? Cavalry Swords The two types of swords commonly seen in Mounted Combat in the Western European tradition have been the knight’s longsword, which was covered in detail last week, and the cavalry sabre, which came into use Read more…
Due to its anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, horsetail can also be used to help with treatment of kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Horsetail tea prepared with a dry stem is the method most used to consume the plant. Is horsetail good for the kidney? Horsetail has traditionally been used Read more…
A whopping 19 airplanes and 185 truck journeys were commissioned to transport the top-flight equines to their own Olympic village in Japan. To ensure their comfort, the horses were afforded luxuries such as business class accommodations, in-flight meals, snacks, and grooming. They even have their own passports. How did the Read more…
Of these features only height, breed, type of training, and level of training were found to be significant in determining the value of a horse. The author concludes that by taking these features into consideration one can more reliably appraise the value of a horse. What factors influence the price Read more…
Tattersalls (formerly Tattersall’s) is the main auctioneer of race horses in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Tattersalls. Tattersalls sales ring, Newmarket Headquarters Newmarket, Suffolk , United Kingdom Website tattersalls.com Do horses know if they win? Sue McDonnell, a certified applied animal behaviorist at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Read more…
The Horse and Other Equine Production industry has experienced marginal growth over the five years to 2022, with declines in 2020 and 2022 mitigating growth. Is the equestrian industry growing? The horse industry employment impact is bigger than it might seem at first glance. It’s interesting to see that the Read more…
Arguably the nation’s most famous Thoroughbred, Man o’War is buried at the entrance to Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. “Big Red,” as the chestnut stallion was nicknamed, won 20 of the 21 races he entered; the one he lost went to the appropriately named steed Upset. Where is Seabiscuit the Read more…
Most horses do not die directly because of their injuries on the race course, but are instead put down, often by being shot or euthanased. How are race horses killed? Horses killed on racecourses suffer from a broken leg, back, neck or pelvis; fatal spinal injuries; heart attack; or burst Read more…
Eight horses have died from racing or training injuries this year at Santa Anita. Track officials have noted that the number of fatalities in 2022 are a sharp dropoff from 2019, when 42 horses died at the facility, sparking widespread debate about safety issues at the track and about horse-racing Read more…
Horseback riding is a popular activity in the United States. Riding horses has been found to increase balance, self-confidence, and self-esteem. But as with all sports, injuries do happen during equestrian activities. Unlike other sports, though, the risk of injury is highest for the most inexperienced riders. Is riding a Read more…