Race tracks make money when people bet on horses, naturally, and they offer purses to attract trainers and owners to run their horses there, since tracks do not own any horses of their own. Can you make a profit on Read more…
Equinophobia (Fear of Horses) Equinophobia is a fear of horses. A scary experience with a horse — such as falling off a horse, or being stepped on, kicked or bitten by a horse — may cause this phobia. You may Read more…
$2. The minimum amounts are usually $2, although some tracks will let you wager less than that. You cash a win bet only if your horse finishes first. You cash a place bet if your horse finishes first or second. Read more…
RIGHT: Pinch or twist your horse’s chestnut just enough to make him notice and lift his foot in response. Once he does pick up his foot, immediately release the pressure and begin rubbing his leg again, so he relaxes and Read more…
Usually said of a horse that stays the particular distance of the race. Going. The conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Green. A horse is described as “green” or “running greenly” when it shows signs of inexperience. What does a horse Read more…
When it comes to horses being competitive, Alex points to their natural environment. “If you ever see them in a field, even as foals, they are constantly racing and competing. There is a natural competitive spirit in a horse, one Read more…
Curcumin, derived from the turmeric plant, is a spice that recently become popular to feed to horses as a dietary supplement. It has purported anti-inflammatory benefits and is used in horses with laminitis, arthritis, metabolic syndrome and other health conditions. Read more…
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) is helpful for horses that are prone to or recovering from colic. One of gingers most valuable effects is its ability to reduce inflammation by neutralizing free radicals which contribute to inflammation. Its antiseptic properties also make Read more…
The most commonly administered medications for treating painful conditions in horses are phenylbutazone (Bute), flunixin meglumine (Banamine), ketoprofen (Ketofen), and firocoxib (Equioxx). These are classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. What can you give a horse for anti-inflammatory? NSAIDs Read more…
“The twist of black pepper acts as a stimulant to the circulation, guarding against cold spots in the body. The three blended together are extremely palatable and especially good for older horses – I’ve yet to find one that can Read more…