Some of the best work of Brian Pillman’s career featured him joining the Four Horsemen faction. The trio of Pillman, the Four Horsemen, and Arn Anderson needed another member after forming the group to once again get the better of Sting. Who were the original 4 Horseman? The Four Horsemen Read more…
Speed Rating. SPD is the Speed Rating and measures how fast the horse ran the race from start to finish. What is a good Beyer speed rating? On the Beyer scale, the top stakes horses in the United States and Canada typically earn numbers in the 100s, while extremely strong Read more…
E2 Pace Ratings measure how fast a horse ran from the start to the 2nd call, which is 4-furlongs in sprints and 6-furlongs in routes. LP Ratings (Late Pace) measure how fast a horse ran from the pre-stretch call (2nd point of call) to the finish. What does Lp Mean Read more…
Selle Français are also used for the production of race horses in France. By crossbreeding them with Thoroughbred and Anglo-Arabians, horses are produced which are competitive in steeplechase (racing over obstacles). What does SF mean horse racing? “SF/MF” The Safety Factor/Maximum Figure number appearing underneath the conditions of the race Read more…
The coffin bone is the lowest bone in the horse’s leg and is also known as P3, Distal Phalanx and the Pedal Bone. Where is P3 in horse hoof? Bones of the hoof The pedal bone (also known as the distal phalanx, P3 or coffin bone) is the largest and Read more…
nd1 (non-dun1) leaves the gene partially functional and allows a non-diluted coat colour but may keep the primitive markings (“pseudo-duns“). nd2 (non-dun2) switches the gene off completely and the horse displays a non-diluted coat colour without primitive markings → most common phenotype in modern breeds. What does N mean in Read more…
The Belgian draft is the strongest horse in the world. Taller than many of the strongest horses in the world, the Belgian Draft stands at up to 18 hands and an impressive 2000 pounds. What is the biggest and strongest horse breed? 1. Shire. The Shire is currently the largest Read more…
Benefits of Equine Vitamin B12 Supplements By reinforcing the chemical processes that fats, carbohydrates and proteins undergo, Vitamin B12 supplements offer a simple way to maintain your horse’s normal energy levels and strength. They may also help maintain the horse’s state of calm. What does B12 do to a horse? Read more…
OLWS is a genetic mutation that affects horses with white markings and can lead to death in foals. Foals with two copies of this gene are born white with blue eyes and have intestines that don’t fully develop. There is no treatment for OLWS. Can a lethal white horse survive? Read more…
W32 was found in a family of American Paint Horses, and seems to have a mild effect leading to high white on the limbs, belly spots and white facial markings. What does EE mean in horse genetics? homozygous blackEE – homozygous black. Horse has ability to form black pigment in Read more…