Horses and ponies are used for experimental research in a variety of fields, but there is little published scientific literature that describes current or evidence-based recommendations for keeping and managing these species for research purposes. What are horses used for Read more…
Drinking while riding: It is an offence to consume alcohol while driving a vehicle. The same goes for riding a horse. So, if a celebratory champers is on the list for any of our jockeys tomorrow, they’d better make sure Read more…
However, based on a prior case in North Dakota where the Supreme Court found you can get a DUI on a bicycle, the answer appears to be that yes, you can get a DUI in North Dakota when riding a Read more…
Riding a horse while drunk may be a good alternative for drink driving, but it is illegal in most Australian states. Horse riders are believed to have the same rights as any motor vehicle, meaning they are subject to regular Read more…
We often find that Barley, Molasses and Alfalfa are ingredients that can cause unwanted reactions in some horses. For some horses, allergies and intolerances can take weeks, months or years to develop, meaning that their once favourite food could begin Read more…
A horse falls within the definition of a vehicle. But the horse’s muscular power alone propels the horse. This necessarily excludes a horse from the definition of a motor vehicle. Therefore, riding a horse while intoxicated falls outside the New Read more…
Top Tips for Feeding the Good Doer Horse with Gastric Ulcers Keep fibre intake as maximal as possible whilst managing bodyweight by using late cut hay and other lower calorie fibre sources such as Hi-Fi Lite, Hi-Fi Molasses Freeor Healthy Read more…
Daily dosages are 50ml per day for Adult Horses, or 100ml for Adult Horses in heavy work making it an economical supplement with many benefits. Not all Apple Cider Vinegar products are the same! What does apple cider vinegar do Read more…
Horse apples have traditionally been used to repel cockroaches and fleas. Horses do consume the fruit, which has resulted in fatalities owing to lodgement in the animal’s throat. Can you feed horses horse apples? Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, Read more…
Removing the Mane This is called ‘hogging’ in the UK or ‘roaching’ in the US. Roaching the mane may be done if the horse’s mane simply does not look good no matter what you do to it. What does Roaching Read more…