There is a maximum of 40 horses that can start the Grand National each year, which is a figure capped at a lower size than in years gone by. The main reason for the imposition of a limit is for Read more…
Stuttgart used horses in its city seal, inspiring Porsche to make a black horse the centerpiece of its logo which represents power and the seal of Stuttgart. Furthermore, the antlers and black and red stripes on the logo were influenced Read more…
In horse racing, when you lay a horse, you win if any other horse in the race comes first. If the horse you bet against wins then you lose and have to pay the backer his winnings, which could be Read more…
black. Mane, tail and points are not black, but can sometimes be darker than the body coat, generally a reddish or rust color, though not to be confused with a red dun. Can horses have a different color of mane Read more…
Borax Toxicity in Animals Borax is toxic to animals if consumed in moderate to large doses (>0.5 g/kg). Is borax harmful to animals? If ingested, borax can cause stomach upset and irritation in pets. In high doses, it can even Read more…
A healthy foal will grow rapidly, gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your very eyes. From birth to age two, a young horse will achieve 30 percent or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as Read more…
This is a latex free mattress which consists of 10 layers of natural and untreated horsehair (1000gr per layer per sqm!) handtufted into an organic cotton drill cover with organic wool underquilting which softens the robust feel of the horsehair. Read more…
Yes you can put it on your horse when they or the blanket is wet. How long can you leave a magnetic rug on a horse? If your horse gets used to magnetic boots, then normally, you can leave them Read more…
The spread of EEEV to mammals (including humans and horses) occurs through the bite of infected mosquitoes that feed on both birds and mammals. How is Eastern equine encephalitis EEE transmitted between hosts? EEE virus is transmitted by mosquito vectors, Read more…
Yes, like humans, horses lose their first set of teeth, called deciduous or “baby” teeth as their permanent teeth grow in. Also, like humans, horses have fewer deciduous teeth than permanent teeth. Do horses have teeth when they are born? Read more…