The device used to make the horse fall was a slippery platform called a ’tilt shute,’ which when tilted up forced the horse to slip off the cliff. This is just one of the many cruel methods utilized in the Read more…
Grass – horses love grass. It’s their natural food and great for their digestive system (although beware of your horse eating too much lush grass in spring as this can cause laminitis). What horse eats most? If hay isn’t enough, Read more…
Fetlock boots provide protection for the fetlock joint, the “ankles,” on the horse’s rear legs during showjumping. They are open at the front so the horse can sense brushing a pole and prevent nicking or bruising on the inside of Read more…
Since falling off a horse can result in serious bodily harm, you should dial the local emergency telephone number. Neck and head injuries are common in horseback riding and will be made worse if you try to move immediately after Read more…
Exclusive access to air-conditioned, flushable restrooms. Access to showers private to VIP area. How old do you have to be to go to faster horses in Michigan? 6 and underAll ages are welcome! Children 6 and under are free in Read more…
The chestnut, also known as a night eye, is a callosity on the body of a horse or other equine, found on the inner side of the leg above the knee on the foreleg and, if present, below the hock Read more…
No, typically a shoe keeps the hoof from wearing under work load. Cows don’t generally have that kind of loading to withstand, and having two toes, the risk of lameness is halved. Why are cows not shoes? Cattle do not Read more…
Start slowly; most horses love a bath, but for those that are nervous you may want to use a bucket of water in lieu of a hose, washcloth and sponge at first. How often should a horse be bathed? If Read more…
Horse urine can change color after being voided due to the presence of plant metabolites (pyrocatechines) in the urine that turn a red or orange color when mixed with oxygen. This happens year round, but is especially noticeable in snow. Read more…
Horseback riding accidents and injuries caused by horses carry a high risk of severe trauma. In addition, a horse’s kick can transfer a force of more than 10 000 Newtons to the body, causing fractures of the skull or other Read more…