Yes, horses spend 85% of their sleep cycle standing up. Well, maybe for humans, but not for horses! Horses have a special grouping of tendons and ligaments called a stay apparatus. This unique autonomic function helps them stay standing while Read more…
The Black Keys. The Black Keys have announced the “Dropout Boogie,” a 32-date North American tour with Band of Horses. Marking The Keys’ first outing in three years, the “Dropout Boogie” primarily consists of outdoor amphitheater shows taking place between Read more…
As female horses must compete against colts in prep races, the current point system won’t allow them to join the Kentucky Derby. Yet, fillies have raced in and won the Kentucky Derby three times in the past. Can a female Read more…
What Is a Dead Heat? Most of the time, a dead heat can be defined as a tie in a race. This type of dead heat is most common in horse racing or greyhound racing when two or more horses Read more…
A horse is considered “proud cut” if it’s been gelded but continues to act like a stallion. What does a proud cut horse mean? Traditionally, the term ‘proud-cut’ implies that a part of the epididymis (sperm storage site located adjacent Read more…
They are typically easy to care for and their daily cost and the space they require is less than that of an average-sized horse. That said, a miniature horse does need all the same daily care that any horse would Read more…
What do you call male racehorses? Male racehorses are referred to as colts until they’re four years old. At that point, they’re called stallions. If they are gelded, they’re referred to as geldings no matter their age. Are race horses Read more…
The Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby, which runs on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, is arguably the biggest race on the planet. Called the “fastest two minutes in sports,” the purse for those taking part in the Read more…
A horse’s head should be off limits to hitting, slapping, pinching or any other action that can cause fear or pain. To do so can cause a head shy horse and a horse that doesn’t trust you. Do horses like Read more…
Horses kick to defend themselves, but they also kick to display dominance, blow off energy, or when frustrated. A horse’s kick is powerful; it can break bones and most certainly kill you. What does it mean when a horse tries Read more…