The less complicated the fracture, the more likely the horse will recover. Greenstick and stress fractures are incomplete fractures, and these can usually be treated successfully. Simple fractures, where there is one clean break, are more likely to heal successfully than shattered bones (or comminuted fractures). Can a horse ever Read more…
Feed bags are an easy way to deliver the proper portion of grain or other horse food to horses that are living in a herd– since feed bags prevent bossy horses from stealing other horse’s food. Most horse feed bags have a mesh panel or grommet holes to allow the Read more…
If you can’t check on your horses daily, you can pay to board them at a stable that will care for them when you’re not available. If you would rather keep your horses on your property, pay an experienced equestrian to check on them throughout your absence. Can horses be Read more…
Without a jockey on-board, a horse is considered disqualified and, as impressive as his or her run may be, it is not within the legal bounds to take home a trophy. One thing is for certain, though, and that is that those riderless racehorses tend to win the hearts of Read more…
The world’s first horses originated in North America, lived there for 55 million years before spreading to Asia and Africa while going extinct on their home continent about 12,000 years ago. The small three-toed animals lived like antelope, browsing leaves in deep forests. Where did ancient horses live? Ancient Horses Read more…
Horses suffering such an injury on the racetrack will be euthanased as soon as possible. Of the known deaths in jumps racing in Australia, the majority of the cases involved euthanasia due to a catastrophic injury. What happens if a horse falls in a race? Price offered is for the Read more…
If you don’t own enough land to support a horse, boarding at a barn or stable is the next best option. A horse is assigned a stall and you’re given access to trails, a pasture or arena. The cost of boarding averages $400 to $500 per month but can go Read more…
The lethal injection can only be administered by a veterinary surgeon. In some cases, the horse may be sedated beforehand. The injection consists of an overdose of anaesthetic drugs which causes the horse to gradually collapse, experiencing a rapid loss of consciousness followed by cardiovascular arrest. What drug is used Read more…
Public liability horse rider insurance is recommended if you’re riding someone else’s horse, whether it’s a friend’s or you’re loaning a horse. An accident can still happen, and you want to make sure that you, the rider, is still covered should you injure a member of the public. Can you Read more…
To register your horse, contact the association for its breed to get an application form. If you don’t know your horse’s breed, you can ask a horse trainer or veterinarian to help identify it. Then, fill in all the details, and submit photos of your horse if required. How do Read more…