Leg protection: Why is it necessary? Race horses are not only running at top speed, but they are also carrying weight at the same time. Try doing the same and you will understand why horses require adequate leg protection. Protective gear prevents…
Getting your horse ready for winter If you are living in a place where winters can be unbearably harsh, then this post is for you. Is your horse built to withstand those harsh winters? Yes, they most certainly are. But they do…
Why race horses need extra care Horses are incredibly nimble-footed and fast animals. But not all of them are built to be race horses. A horse is ear-marked to join the racing industry when it is as young as 6 months old….
Caring tips for racehorses Racehorses demand an impressive fitness level to compete at horse races. Persistent physical & mental conditioning and proper feed intake can help these horses achieve significant fitness levels. Popular trainers recommend micromanaging racehorses’ everyday routine and constantly monitoring…
When does a horse retire? There really is no particular retiring age for horses. Sometimes, race horses in their early twenties will be fit enough to compete in races, while some may end up doing their last race when they are only…
Since time immemorial horses are used to draw carriages. Irrespective of the weather they are forced to work at times in inhuman conditions. When the horses are not working they are enclosed in stalls where they hardly have space to stretch their…
