Hay nets for horses are recommended by veterinarians to help them reduce the incidence of colic, stomach ulcers, stable vices and assist with reducing obesity. A slow feed hay net can significantly regulate the amount of hay consumption that results Read more…
Whereas, in horse racing the odds will change during the course of betting before the race. So, if you are betting six days ahead of the Grand National you will get different odds than if you bet on the same Read more…
A benchmark race is a Handicap race based on ratings. There is no upper or lower limit on eligibility. In simple terms, a benchmark race is open to all horses. The weights assigned to each entry relate to the benchmark Read more…
Your horse’s response to the injections will play a large part in helping us develop a future performance maintenance regimen. The effect of the medication typically maximizes in 2 weeks post-injection, so wait 2-4 weeks to assess the initial response. Read more…
Teaching your horse to lay down is both a challenging yet signature trick for advanced horse training. There are many different methods for teaching your horse to lay down; I’ve found a method that isn’t forceful on the horse and Read more…
The Icelandic Horse. The Icelandic Horse is a breed apart from all other horse breeds, in more than a few aspects, and among its most celebrated features is its five natural, and unique gaits: the walk, the trot, the canter, Read more…
The term ‘poor doer’ is often used to describe horses and ponies that lose weight easily. What does it mean to be horse poor? Photo courtesy of Laura Harris. Horse Poor is the state of being penniless due to having, Read more…
Exacta: Betting on two horses to come in first and second in an exact order. You can collect only if they win in that order. Trifecta: Betting on three horses to finish first, second and third in exact order. Superfecta: Read more…
foal. an unweaned horse of either sex. What does foaled mean in horse racing? When the mare gives birth, she is “foaling”, and the impending birth is usually stated as “to foal”. A newborn horse is “foaled”. What is a Read more…
A program number is the number each horse wears on its saddlecloth. It’s the number that appears alongside the name of each horse in the betting program or past performances. Most importantly, the program number is the number you use Read more…