These are the three most common scenarios you’ll face that might result in a euthanasia decision: sudden severe illness or injury, slow decline in condition that causes quality of life to suffer, or temperament problems that cause a horse to Read more…
Worldwide, horses and other equids usually live outside with access to shelter for protection from the elements. In some cases, animals are kept in a barn or stable for ease of access by managers, or for protection from the weather Read more…
Step 1: Build a Bond The first aspect of training any horse is to build a bond with them. If a horse doesn’t trust you or feel comfortable around you, it’s going to be much harder to get them to Read more…
Severe bruising, torn connective tissue, and fractures are also possible results of being bitten by a horse. There is a risk of infection any time the skin is broken by an animal bite, including those caused by an equine. What Read more…
What is Jackpot Bet? A Tote Jackpot is simple to understand and popular bet. Basically, a punter chooses six horses in the first six races at a horse racing meeting. To win on this bet, all the horses must win. Read more…
Bits May Inflict Pain Most riders agree that bits can cause pain to horses. A too-severe bit in the wrong hands, or even a soft one in rough or inexperienced hands, is a well-known cause of rubs, cuts and soreness Read more…
Questions you should ask when buying a horse. How long have you owned this horse? Does the horse have any history of abuse or neglect? Does the horse have any conditions that need treatment? Does the horse have any documents Read more…
For example, if in a horse race there are twelve horses competing for the biggest prize, then 60% of the purse money will be going to the winner of the race, 18% to the second-placed horse, 10% to the third-placed, Read more…
She was raised caring for horses, rehabilitated rescue horses, shows her own horses, and rides long distance. Updated on 01/12/19. Transcendental Graphics / Getty Images. Traditionally, a horse that is trained to be ridden or driven pulling a vehicle will Read more…
The bit goes over the horse’s tongue, not under it. There should be about 2-3 wrinkles at the corners of the horse’s mouth when the bit is sitting properly. Where should a bit sit in a horses mouth? When attached Read more…