There are currently no scientifically verified DNA tests for PSSM2, but a muscle biopsy can be performed for diagnosis. There is no cure for PSSM, but most affected horses can be managed successfully through diet and exercise. How do you test for PSSM 2 in horses? A muscle biopsy is Read more…
For the role as Zorro, Banderas took training with the Olympic national fencing team in Spain, and practiced his moves with real steel swords, then he used the lighter aluminum swords in the movie. He also took a month-long course of horse-riding before the filming. What horse was used in Read more…
One is primary sinusitis, in which a bacterial infection invades the delicate lining of the sinus and causes a build-up of pus in the sinus cavity. These horses will have a unilateral (one-sided) nasal discharge and the diagnosis can be made by endoscopy, radiographs, and by sampling fluid from the Read more…
white spotting pattern. Sabino (SB) is a white spotting pattern in the horse characterized by white patches on the face, lower legs, or belly, and interspersed white hairs on the midsection. How do I know if my horse is sabino? Sabino describes a distinct pattern of white spotting in horses. Read more…
Anglo European Studbook UK. Anglo European Studbook UK The AES is a highly regarded studbook registering quality studbook. With members throughout Europe via our daughter society in the Netherlands, our name stands for quality-bred horse. What is AES breed of horse? The AES dressage horses are known for their correct Read more…
nd2/nd2=Non-Dun, no PM Dun is a dominant dilution that affects both pigment types. Although dun is the ancestral color of equids, non-dun is more commonly seen in breeds today. Dun is also associated with an assortment of “primitive markings,” such as a characteristic dorsal stripe. What is nd2 in horses? Read more…
If you’re writing a desert-esque world, go for a breed that snorts in the face of extreme heat and lack of vegetation – like Arabians, Akhal-Tekes, or Marwaris. Like these breeds, your mount should be lean, compact, and light on their feet. What is the coolest type of horse? 10 Read more…
The act of one horse attacking another is called “savaging” and while not completely unheard of during the running of a race, it’s not exactly common. What is savaging in horse racing? savage: Noun and Verb (to savage)When a horse bites another horse or a person. scale of weights: Fixed Read more…
Lifetime Earnings. Lifetime Earnings (LTE) in National Cutting Horse Association shows are listed behind names in the pedigrees of sale horses . Produce Earners (PE) is listed after horses that have produced earners of that amount. What is a CL in horse breeding? CL: this stands for “corpus luteum”- the Read more…
The summer heat in Arizona can be very challenging for livestock, especially horses! During the summers, the temperatures start rising above 100 degrees. In these extreme conditions, you have to take extra care to ensure your horses are comfortable, happy, and healthy. What temp is too hot for horses? Avoid Read more…