Jewelry. Many sports don’t permit you to wear jewelry while competing, but most equestrian disciplines will allow it, so if you are comfortable and can perform without distraction, jewelry is a great way to accessorize. What do people wear to Read more…
Can jockeys own racehorses? No, jockeys are not allowed to own the horse they ride because there is too much gambling money at stake. You wouldn’t want a jockey to have a betting interest in a horse he is riding, Read more…
While steroid use without a prescription has been illegal in humans in the United States, the Federal Drug Administration allows four steroids — Winstrol, Equipose, Durabolin and testosterone — to be administered to horses. What kind of steroids do they Read more…
Studies have linked manure-eating in adult horses to those that are either underfed, or are fed diets that are low in fiber. This means horses that are not receiving enough roughage each day may start to eat feces to get Read more…
Manure is an excellent nutrient source for fertilizing hay fields, especially with current high fertilizer prices. Topdressing hay fields with manure can build soil fertility with on-farm resources and help expand acres for spreading. What is horse manure good for? Read more…
Sphagnum peat works especially well because it draws out excessive moisture from the manure. Carbon materials mixed with the nitrogen-rich manure causes the pile to heat up and kill the odor-causing bacteria in the manure. How long does horse manure Read more…
First you must decide whether to haul waste off-site, or manage it on the farm. If you choose the first option, look into commercial compost facilities that accept livestock manure for a fee. Another option is to find a nearby Read more…
A College Degree Many professional riders have a four year equestrian degree. In fact, attending an equestrian school is a great way to gain an education based around horses. You may also gain a formal recognized degree that may help Read more…
Horse manure is not as smelly as cat or dog feces. Most people do not find it overly offensive. Does horse poop smell good? In fact, most people do not find it particularly unpleasant. Your horse’s feces may smell foul Read more…
A spokesman for the council clarified: “One of the reasons that there are no legislation or enforcement powers covering horse dung is that unlike dog fouling, horse dung from a healthy horse presents no risk to human health.” That’s right, Read more…