Description. The term “colt” only describes young male horses and is not to be confused with foal, which is a horse of either sex less than one year of age. Similarly, a yearling is a horse of either sex between the ages of one and two. A young female horse Read more…
Both male and female horses race in the Kentucky Derby. However, only three female horses (also known as fillies) have won the Kentucky Derby. Can Kentucky Derby horses be female? Yes, three female horses won the Kentucky Derby. The most recent was Winning Colors in 1988. Genuine Risk won it Read more…
Lip chains are used often for handling stallions, during breeding seasons, thoroughbred racehorses and for show horses. The stallions can tend to be aggressive and it gives the handlers an extra form of control while handling them. Do lip chains hurt horses? Banning lip chains will hurt a lot of Read more…
The average horse stands around five feet tall and weighs 800-1200 pounds. To be considered a horse, the animal must stand at least 57 inches tall, though some equines are barely more than two feet! On the other end of the spectrum, some beastly steeds weigh in at 2200 pounds Read more…
Both males and females race, sometimes even against each other. Speaking of racehorses, both males and females race. It’s rare for them to race together, but sometimes fillies and mares beat colts and stallions. Do horses like to race each other? They definitely like to run, and they like it Read more…
At the minimum, all states require a current negative Coggins test and certificate of veterinary inspection or health certificate within 30 days of the date of travel. While horses can be shipped safely in either a standing stall or box stall, box stalls are typically the better option. How long Read more…
Horse and Pony Measurements A horse can be 15 hands, 15.1 hands, 15.2 hands, 15.3 hands, but never 15.4 hands tall. If a horse measures 15.4 h.h. then it is actually 16 hands high. Is a 15 hh big for a horse? Light riding horses are typically 14–16 hands (1.42–1.63m), Read more…
Optimal Age for Gelding a Horse A colt may be gelded before it is one year old — as soon as the testicles descend into the scrotum. Many owners feel that the earlier, the better so that the colt does not develop any stallion-like behaviors. What is the best age Read more…
As a water-soluble antioxidant, Vitamin C can help keep the horse healthy in times of stress. As an antioxidant the vitamin works to fight against free radicals by neutralising them and therefore rendering them non-harmful. Is vitamin C safe for horses? Vitamin C, DMSO, and lignocaine are recommended in addition Read more…
The War Horse is a silver dapple black horse with a white sock marking on its hind leg. Its stamina is equal to that of the Kentucky Saddler and its speed is nearly as fast as the American Standardbred, giving it the highest overall statistics of any horse in the Read more…