Caring for horses in hot weather
Caring for horses in hot weather Hydration Ensure your horse is consuming between 20 and 60L of water per day. Ensure water is clean and fresh. Use molasses, cordial or
Identifying Working Levels in Horses
Identifying Working Levels in Horses It is common for a horse owner to think that their horse’s workload is lighter than it is, as identifying the workload of a horse
What is Mountain Trail?
What is Mountain Trail? Tayo and I were very fortunate to be able to participate recently in an introduction to the newest equestrian sport in Australia, Mountain Trail. What is
Ringworm in Horses
Ringworm in Horses Many of you may be familiar with the dreaded Ringworm, and if you’ve experienced the condition you will understand how painful and irritating it can be. So, what is Ringworm? It is a skin
What is Harness Racing?
What is Harness Racing? Harness racing is a type of horse racing where Standardbred horses’ race in a specific gait either Pacing or Trotting and pull a Sulky with a “driver” in the sulky. The Sulky is also commonly
What is an Alkalising Supplement?
What is an Alkalising Supplement? Alkalising supplements help to maintain a horse’s normal blood pH. Alkalosis vs Acidosis A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. The normal pH of a horse’s blood is between 7.42-7.45, which