The typical horse cremation process takes approximately seven hours. Following the cool down period, the cremated remains, (which consist of primarily bone fragments), are processed into a powdered, granular consistency. The typical horse cremation process results in approximately 40 pounds Read more…
Though the practise seems cruel, but ‘destroying’ a racehorse is usually more humane than forcing the horse to endure the recovery. Around 150 horses are ‘destroyed’, as the racing community calls it, mostly by lethal injection, at racecourses each year, Read more…
A gelding is termed “proud cut” if the horse has been castrated, but all or a part of a testis remains after castration. This can happen when one testis has not fully descended into the scrotum (cryptorchid) when the castration Read more…
A horse that has had both testes removed but still exhibits overt masculine behaviour is sometimes called a false rig. False rigs are often attributed to a horse which is “proud cut”, that is part of the epididymis is left Read more…
Proud-cut horses are unable to breed. Even in those that have a full testis, the higher temperature makes the sperm un-viable. This doesn’t stop them from behaving like a stallion, however, so keep them away from mares in heat. Can Read more…
Olive oil is also beneficial (yes, some horses do like it!). If you have an insulin resistant horse, avoid rice bran (rice bran oil is okay in moderation) since it is too high in non-structural carbohydrates. How much olive oil Read more…
A UV sheet with a neck cover in combination with a UV protectant spray will provide your horse with the best protection from the sun. Minimize Sun Exposure. This is the only method that can almost completely prevent the sun-bleaching Read more…
Bermudagrass, which is a common grass variety, will be cheaper than alfalfa, which is a variety of legume hay. How do you save money on hay? Buy in Bulk: A large shipment of hay is nearly always cheaper than multiple Read more…
There are two main types of hay available to feed horses and cattle. Whether they are in Round Bales or Square bales. Lucerne Hay and Grass Hay being the most popular. Lucerne Hay is a favourite hay for horses and Read more…
5 steps to a brilliant coat Feed a balanced diet. Many nutrients including protein, copper, zinc and vitamin A have a direct impact on the health and shine of your horse’s coat. Add oils to the diet. Feed feeds known Read more…