There are a number of reasons a horse may become a non runner: The horse was declared in the racecard but with a side note of ‘doubtful’ from its trainer. This could one being that they’re not sure if the condition of the ground is going to suit the horse, Read more…
Bears, mountain lions (also known as cougars), alligators, wolves, and coyotes could attack a horse if given the opportunity. An aggressive dog could also pose a threat to a horse. What enemies do horses have? The horse, a prey animal, depends on flight as its primary means of survival. Its Read more…
But when it comes to long distances, humans can outrun almost any animal. Because we cool by sweating rather than panting, we can stay cool at speeds and distances that would overheat other animals. On a hot day, the two scientists wrote, a human could even outrun a horse in Read more…
Private rescue agencies rehabilitate racehorses and are often the most reliable place to adopt your retired racehorse. Many of these agencies are non-profit businesses set up with the sole purpose of saving retired racehorses. The workers are commonly volunteers. What happens to a race horse after it retires? A racehorse’s Read more…
After their racing careers are over, many of the best horses will be retired to stud to breed the next generation of racehorses. However, thoroughbreds are versatile, highly intelligent creatures that can adapt well to retraining outside racing. Where do horses go after a race? Horses come to After the Read more…
It sounds like heresy, but basically, today’s horses are 10 lengths faster at a mile and a quarter than the horses of 15 years ago. ” Why are horses not getting faster? One reason might be the size of the performers—whereas athletes competing in track and field events keep getting Read more…
Many horses refuse to comply with treatment procedures and are unable to recover. There are numerous instances of racehorses thrashing about after surgery to repair a break resulting in a reinjury to their leg. When this happens, a horse must be euthanized. Do race horses get put down? Most horses Read more…
The traveling hitches of the Budweiser Clydesdales are based in St. Louis, Missouri; Fort Collins, Colorado; and Merrimack, New Hampshire. How do the Clydesdales travel? Ten horses, the famous red, white, and gold beer wagon and other essential pieces of equipment are transported in three 50-foot tractor-trailers. What are the Read more…
Wolf attacks on horses are uncommon. The majority of attack reports come from farms and occur at night when horses are unattended in pens, corrals, or pastures. In most reports, the horses survive and recover, but in some rare cases, wolves have been known to kill and even eat horses. Read more…
So mice and rats like to chew on hooves. We know that dogs love hoof trimmings. And at least one horse out there thinks his own hooves are a great snack. Do rats eat horses hooves? In Southern California, it’s not uncommon for rats to nibble on horse’s hooves, heel Read more…