Most horses will periodically circle in their stall or pace down a fence or at a gate, especially when it is time for feeding. Pacing and circling are only considered stereotypic behaviours if they become excessive and replace other activities Read more…
Carbohydrates provide the primary source of energy in the horse’s diet. A horse should receive at least 1% of its body weight in forage. Most horses will eat 1.5–2% of their body weight in forage to safely meet their energy Read more…
Starch is a highly digestible energy form and can provide horses with energy they need for exercise, growth, metabolism, and other life functions. What does starch do to horses? Why do we feed starch to horses? Traditionally starch in horse Read more…
Dietary carbohydrates, which constitute a most important source of equine nutrition, are digested and absorbed by a series of complex processes principally in the small intestine, beginning with intraluminal starch hydrolysis by the action of pancreatic amylase. How do animals Read more…
The issue is that just like us humans, horse’s tend to lose their appetites in high heat. So, right at the time that your horse needs more calories in their diet, they stop wanting to eat as much. Do horses Read more…
Cool Calories 100 is a concentrated energy supplement suitable for all types of horses. Cool Calories 100 will provide essential fatty acids for skin and hair condition, as well as calories for weight gain and exercise performance. Is Cool calories Read more…
Once your horse stands and does not move when you step onto the block, swing your leg over his back and mount. Make sure to sit down lightly to ensure a pleasant experience for him. Next, dismount and repeat several Read more…
Horses that get swollen legs or for any other reason need a bandage over night get it, but if not they stay without. Older horses get bandages after competing or jumping a lot at home. The younger horses I try Read more…
TVG. TVG is a market leader among apps in the horse betting space, and it has the distinction being the first legal horse racing app in the US. TVG is an official wagering partner of all three Triple Crown races: Read more…
Use a tripod with a quick release cable, timer or remote to avoid camera shake. Clean your lens and sensor to avoid dust spots. Stick with one lens; Horseshoe Bend is a dusty place. Take time to enjoy the spectacular Read more…