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…
If your horse is does not eat all of its hay or grain at the evening meal, hay and grain should be removed from the stall at least 12 hours before blood is drawn. Your horse should be provided free choice water. How long will it take to get lab Read more…
If you “saw” on your horse’s mouth by alternating squeezing and releasing with your hands, you’re riding your horse from front to back. He might look like he’s “on the bit” because his head is down and his nose is on the vertical, but you don’t have an honest connection Read more…
Crabbe notes that the exam itself typically takes at least two hours. The veterinarian may spend additional hours reviewing the horse’s medical history, assessing radiographs and potentially talking to other parties, such as the horse’s veterinarian or farrier. It’s not uncommon, says Dr. How long does it take to get Read more…
A few Polo mints a day or a few carrots a day or half an apple a day as a treat is OK for any horse or pony. Is it safe for horses to eat mints? “Peppermint-flavored treats made especially for horses and peppermint candy won’t likely cause any problems, Read more…
Vetting horses for sale prior to purchase is important and something Horse & Hound would always recommend before paying for any horse or pony. Should I have a horse vetted? Once you have chosen a horse or pony that you would like to buy it is sensible to have a Read more…
As mammals all horses are warm-blooded – they don’t need to lie around in the sun to summon energy for the day, although some do like to! Can a horse be cold blooded? Cold-blooded horses encompass the draft breeds such as Percherons, Shires, Clydesdales, and Belgians. Large-boned and heavy-bodied, these Read more…
Are Belgian horses good for beginners? Belgian are excellent horses for beginner riders. They’re calm, good-natured, and willing to work with riders of all skill levels. Horse riding facilities often use Belgians as their beginner’s mount because they are large enough for even the biggest novice riders! What is the Read more…