One mechanical horsepower lifts 550 pounds (250 kg) by 1 foot in 1 second. The term was adopted in the late 18th century by Scottish engineer James Watt to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft Read more…
The Horse and Rooster love compatibility has a decent chance of being fruitful. They have a few characteristics that would appear to negate one another; however things being what they are work extremely well together. Do horses and roosters get Read more…
One manpower = a unit of power based on the rate at which a man can work; approximately 75 watts, or about one tenth of a horsepower. In other words, it takes ten strong men to do the work of Read more…
Dynamometers Defined There are several types of dynamometers and each has a unique application. The two types that are used the most in the automotive industry are engine dynos and chassis dynos. How do you measure wheel horsepower? The equation Read more…
Brake horsepower (bhp) is the power measured using a brake type (load) dynamometer at a specified location, such as the crankshaft, output shaft of the transmission, rear axle or rear wheels. How do you measure brake horsepower? The horsepower rating Read more…
Flaxseed can be a valuable tool in your horse’s nutrition program as a source of calories and fiber, and it is an excellent source of fat, particularly omega-3’s. Use the ground, stabilized form to prevent rancidity and increase the nutrients’ Read more…
Do wild horses eat birds? Only under unusual circumstances! While a curious or desperate horse might, the average wild horse does not hunt down birds to eat. Why would a horse eat a bird? Some domestic horses even shake birds’ Read more…
Weights are calculated using the handicap system and each race has a handicap rating, which is the level horses need to be at to receive the maximum allocated weight. Horses with a lower official rating (OR) will receive a proportionate Read more…
Colic Risk Factors Breed Some studies identified Standardbreds, Thoroughbreds, Arabs, and warmbloods as having more frequent colics than other breeds, while other studies found the opposite was true. Age There is some evidence that more colics occur in horses between Read more…
Start out at the walk until the horse is thoroughly warmed up (15-20 minutes). Begin trotting slowly and alternate with periods of walking if the horse becomes tired or out of breath. Build up gradually until the horse can trot Read more…