Horse racing is a very exciting and lucrative sport. Anyone who hasnt been to a good track is missing out. Winning lots of money at horse racing is very possible. In fact, it tends to get overlooked in the sports betting world. Think about this. If you were going to wager on a baseball team that was far better than the team it was facing, you might have to lay down $2.50 to $3.00 to win $1. In horse racing, you can often wager on a horse thats superior to the rest of the fi…
Breeders Cup World Championship
The total purses for the Breeders Cup World Championship have been raised to $20 million, $6 million more than last year. Seven of the eight Breeders Cup races have increased their purses.
Winter Coughs – Not A Good Wheeze!
It’s not just horseback riders that cough and wheeze at this time of year. Respiratory problems are common in horses as well. Loss of performance may be the first sign that something is wrong. Mildly affected animals may cough occasionally when eating or when starting work. As the condition gets worse they may cough almost continuously.
Why is coughing such a problem in the winter? We need look no further than the changes in management that accompany the colder weather. Ho…
Stable/Barn Cleaning
At some stage in your life, as a horse owner you may find it necessary to stable your horse. Let me guide you through some simple steps to help you in cleaning out your stable.
The Importance of Pet Grooming
Current info about pet grooming is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest pet grooming information available.
The Trouble With Long Hair – Cushing’s Disease.
As summer sets in most horses have shed their winter coats. But some older horses are still clinging to their winter coat. Some have not shed it at all.
Failure to shed the winter coat is a good indication that a horse has Cushing’s disease.
Cushing’s disease is being recognised more and more frequently in older horses and ponies. The condition is named because of its similarities to the human disease of the same name. But there are significant differences.
Equine Cu…
Too Hot To Work.
The horse is a great athlete, capable of strenuous exercise over prolonged periods. But all that muscular activity generates heat. This causes an increase in body temperature. Under normal circumstances the horse is able to lose the excess heat and maintain its body temperature within tightly controlled limits.
In response to the release of epinephrine, and the increase in skin temperature, the horse starts to sweat. Evaporation of sweat is the most important means of losi…
Pets – The Love That Exists Between Pets And Their Owners
Abraham Lincoln said, “I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.” Love between the pet and the owner has been immortalized by many a legends. Many novels described the love and trust that an animal and the owner shares. So did many movies.
How To Care For Your New Foal.
You have waited eleven months for your foal to arrive. Now he is here what can you do to ensure he gets off to the best possible start in life?
Make sure that the foal sucks. A normal foal should stand and drink from the mare within two hours. If the foal is having difficulty sucking, or is not interested, he may have serious problems. Call an experienced horse vet sooner rather than later.
Colostrum, the first milk, is very important. It contains all the antibodies yo…
Midge Bite Misery
Longer days and warmer nights mean that summer is getting nearer. For many horses and ponies, it brings with it the misery of sweet itch. The condition, which is found throughout the temperate regions of the world, is also known as kasen, Queensland itch, summer itch or summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis.
Affected animals are very itchy and will rub on anything they can find. They often have bald patches in their mane and at the base of the tail. In severe cases the skin…
Effective Pet Classifieds Advertising Tips
Learn how to make your pet classifieds listings stand out from the rest to find homes for your pets or get new customers for your pet services quickly.
Equine Colic – Would You Know What To Do?
“I think your horse has colic.” Words to strike fear into any horse owner’s heart. But what is colic? What signs should you look for?
Colic refers to pain originating in the abdomen. Generally horses do not tolerate abdominal pain very well. So if there is any disturbance of gut function they tend to show signs of pain.
Signs of mild discomfort might be stretching, standing as if to urinate, and pawing the ground. If he is more painful the horse will get up and down, …