Cider vinegar can be added to a horse’s drinking water to mask slight differences in the taste or smell of water encountered at shows or trail rides. Begin a few weeks ahead of the trip by adding a little cider Read more…
We’ve found the most effective way is a cheap and common ingredient you can pick up from your local store – coconut oil. Best applied by hand (use gloves if you wish), rub generous amounts into and around the horses Read more…
Use regular horse shampoo and warm water. Then rub the damp areas with a thick towel until dry. “If you don’t have the luxury of warm water in your barn, at least bring a bucket of warm water from the Read more…
In Horse Racing, this is the number of runners in a race. Where there are 8 or more runners in a race, a place is paid on first, second and third places. Where there are 7, 6 or 5 runners Read more…
If fever, swelling, inflammation or pus develops around the sores, treatment with antibiotics may be required. Flushing the mouth regularly with a dilute antiseptic solutions, such as chlorhexidine in water, may reduce secondary bacterial contamination of the sores and speed Read more…
The ‘Super Heinz’ bet requires the bettor to pick 7 selections, which results in a total of 120 bets overall within this bet type. How many doubles are in 7 horses? 21 doublesThe Super Heinz is a bet on seven Read more…
Phenolic disinfectants are the most preferred for use in the equine environment. Iodophores are not often used in the equine environment and more suitable for the washing of hands and equipment. What disinfectant is safe for horse’s? Disinfect. Lysol is Read more…
Brushing a horse before and after riding is essential. You’ll be removing sweat and debris, preparing the horse to be saddled up. It will also stop them from developing saddle sores, which can be very uncomfortable for them. Because of Read more…
When it comes to assessing the abilities of the sport’s trainers, it sometimes seems that only one number matters–their winning percentage. Above 20% and you’re good. Below 10% and you’re not good. Somewhere in between and you’re mediocre. What percentage Read more…
What is a Pick 5 bet in horse racing? Though not every track has one, with a Pick 5 bet, you win if you correctly select the winners of five consecutive horse races. What is a pick 7 in horse Read more…