2021: two-year-old season For his next start, Rich Strike was dropped into a maiden claiming race at Churchill Downs. Who was Rich Strike claimed from? Calumet FarmReed noted that the Keen Ice colt, bred and owned by well-regarded Calumet Farm, was beaten badly in his debut on turf and might Read more…
As the bit/bridle restrains the horse, off the bit means the the jockey is giving his mount full reign, but it still can’t keep up. “That horse was off the bit before the final turn. He was no chance of winning that race.” What does off the bit mean in Read more…
A veterinarian or animal shelter often can assist with this. With the microchip information, you might be able to find the horse’s previous owner or breeder. Furthermore, in some cases, DNA testing can help identify the horse’s sire and dam. This can be key information in recovering the horse’s pedigree. Read more…
Additionally, a horse that consumes too much protein will be at an even greater risk of contracting diseases and be predisposed to other symptoms such as hypothyroidism, tying up, kidney problems, and arthritis to name a few. Can high protein cause laminitis? Feeding protein to horses. Many horse owners are Read more…
Under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, Congress called wild horses and burros “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.” This act protects wild horses from being branded, harassed, killed, or captured. Can you take horses from the wild? For years, wild mustangs Read more…
If your horse was issued with a passport by a UK breed society then contact them as they’ll probably have a studbook from which you’ll be able to find out your horse’s parents. Indeed, some breed societies have studbooks that contain bloodlines stretching back hundreds of years! How can I Read more…
Many horse registries require DNA testing prior to registration to verify parentage before issuing papers. How do I find my horses bloodline? Pedigrees for Thoroughbreds as well as many other horses can be found at www.allbreedpedigree.com , though care should be taken to verify all pedigrees. Like the well-known Wikipedia Read more…
Most riders are happy to hear a score somewhere in the 80s, usually guaranteeing them a top spot in the class. Even a score in the 70s reflects a good round. While scoring a 100 is near to impossible, scoring somewhere in the 90s is in the realm of possibility Read more…
Glycogen branching enzyme deficiency (GBED) is a disorder first recognized by clinicians at the University of Minnesota that causes muscle weakness in Quarter Horse and related breeds. The clinical presentation of this disease is variable. Late term abortion or stillbirth is described for GBED. What does the glycogen branching enzyme Read more…
Six point scale 0 to 5 0 = Emaciated. No fatty tissue can be felt – skin tight over bones. 1 = Very thin. Barely any fatty tissue – shape of bones visible. 2 = Very lean. Very thin layer of fat under the skin. 3 = Healthy weight. Thin Read more…