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
Why do we feed supplements?
Why do we feed supplements to horses? Depending on your horses' weight and the exercise they are doing, diets need to be customised to ensure their nutritional requirements are being met. The most
Queensland Itch
Queensland Itch Horse owners living in the more humid coastal regions of Australia will often be more than familiar with Queensland Itch. It is one of the most frustrating and annoying
Teaching foals to pick up their feet
Teaching foals to pick up their feet Learning to politely pick up a foot when requested is an essential part of the young horse’s training and should be done regularly
The Importance of Handling Foals from Birth & Imprinting
The Importance of Handling Foals from Birth & Imprinting To survive in the wild, a foal must learn who his mother quickly, follow her and run alongside her to avoid danger. Prey species like horses attach