Everything About Horses

Make sure blankets are kept dry and do not put a blanket on a wet horse; wait until the horse is dry before blanketing. What happens if you put a rug on a wet horse? If you apply a night Read more…

These large waterers are often four or five feet in diameter, making emptying an unfeasible chore. These tanks should be scrubbed at least once a week and preferably more often. How do you clean a horse’s water bucket? “A lot Read more…

Wet grass, on the other hand, can be very slippery and can also cause an injury. Unless it’s necessary to be riding in mud or wet grass, it’s best to avoid both if possible. What do you do with a Read more…

If your horse is prone to skin issues, put baby powder on his feet once they’re dry; it helps to absorb any remaining moisture. If you’re showing and need to brighten up clipped white legs, you can do so by Read more…

If you’ve recently mowed your pasture grass and it’s still wet, it’s best to keep your horses away until it dries out. Horses can eat cut grass that is dry, but quickly eating wet grass can cause dangerous health concerns. Read more…

Horses can swim quite well and can handle water up to their bellies for lengthy periods. However, some limb swelling will occur with prolonged water contact. In general, most horses can handle their limbs submerged for 48 to 72 hours. Read more…

The Numbers If there are only two, three or four horses, then only first place gets paid out. If there are five, six or seven runners, the first two places are paid out. With eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, Read more…

Payoffs for $2 Win Bets ODDS PAYS PAYS 4-5 $3.60 $8.00 1-1 $4.00 $9.00 6-5 $4.40 $10.00 7-5 $4.80 $11.00 How much does 4/5 odds pay? Standard Win Bets and Payouts 2/5 $2.80 $6.00 1/2 $3.00 $7.00 3/5 $3.20 $8.00 Read more…

Heavy blankets for warmth make up the bulk of the horse blanket market, but lightweight blankets may be used in the summer to help the animal ward off flies and to prevent the hair coat from bleaching out. Such blankets Read more…

Let’s explain some U.S. horse racing odds examples: 6-5 odds. Spoken: 6 to 5 odds. Meaning: You will get $6 in profit for every $5 you wager. Actual Payout: 6 divided by 5 plus 1 = 2.2 times original $5 Read more…