King Richard the Third. An exclamation from the play King Richard the Third, by William Shakespeare; the king cries out, “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!” after his horse is killed in battle, leaving him at the mercy of his enemies. Who said a horse a horse Read more…
Cattle guards are dangerous for horses and mules—whether they are loose or under saddle. They may try to walk or jump over the cattle guard or walk around its ends. They can trap a hoof or leg in the cattle guard, severely injuring themselves. Can sheep rollover cattle grids? Contrary Read more…
What is Equine Piroplasmosis? Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) is a blood-borne protozoal disease that affects horses, donkeys, mules, and zebras. EP is currently not considered endemic in Texas or the U.S.; however, isolated outbreaks of the disease have occurred in recent years. What is Pyro horse? Equine piroplasmosis is a tick-borne Read more…
Answer. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, as we all know. Protein quality is exceptional because eggs have an ideal balance of amino acids. Remember, the yolk is the sole source of food for a developing chick. Are raw eggs good for horses? No, eggs aren’t really bad for Read more…
Gallop Out. Frankie explains what a gallop out is in a race or workout. Frankie explains how trainers and fans alike use this term to evaluate horses. What is the gate called in horse racing? A starting gate also called a starting barrier or starting stalls is a machine used Read more…
EXACTA (EX) – You select two horses in one race to finish first and second in the exact order selected. This wager must be placed before the first race involved in the wager. What does Ex and DD mean in horse racing? Daily Double… Horses bet must finish first in Read more…
The recommended amount to supplement an average size horse (500Kg), is 1000mg per day. How much B1 is too much? Are There Any Risks Associated With Too Much Vitamin B1? Thiamin is generally considered safe and nontoxic, even at high doses. Doses higher than 100 mg may cause drowsiness or Read more…
Glucose is the primary source of energy for the performance horse, but during peak aerobic activity the muscle cells will also use the fatty acids as a fuel source. Fats are a concentrated energy source for animals, providing 2 ½ times as many calories as carbohydrates. What is the source Read more…
B-Group vitamins for horses can stimulate appetite in nervous and stressed horses. Vitamin B1 is necessary for the proper function of the heart and nervous system. Vitamin B1 is known for its beneficial calming effects and ability to minimise nervous and/or flighty behaviour. Can you give a horse a vitamin Read more…
EE, Ee, or Eea: Horse forms black pigment in skin and hair, and may be black, seal brown, or bay. ee, eea, or eaea: Horse is chestnut; it has black pigment in skin, but red pigment in hair. What does AA mean in horse? The letters AA after a racehorse’s Read more…