I love equine anatomy and studied it as a student at The National Stud in Newmarket, UK. For those who don’t know, Newmarket is the home of horseracing, and if there’s one thing a racehorse needs – it’s good legs. Leg problems are bad news for a thoroughbred, or any horse, for that matter, and …
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One of the things I admire most about horses is that they’re incredible athletes, and that’s why I chose a career with racehorses. Like all athletes, horses suffer from muscle pain, stiffness, and even swelling after an intense workout, and one way I like to help them recover from exercise is by rubbing them in …
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When you own a horse, there is never a dull moment. Whether it’s a daily inspection of their coat or getting ready for a show, the random dirt that tends to show up on your horse’s coat can leave you dumbfounded. During what every horse owner fondly refers to as “muddy season,” the mud that …
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Like most horse owners, I dread when my horses come out of the paddock covered in mud, dust, and other debris. A dirty horse is…well, it’s a dirty horse, and nobody wants that (especially not me). So it’s time to grab the shampoo, buckets, and sponges and head to the wash bay to give my …
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I spent many years working as a Stud Assistant on Thoroughbred stud farms in the UK, so I understand more than most people how a horse‘s lungs work. Lungs are the most important part of a racehorse – in full gallop, they can take up to 120 breaths per minute. Respiratory health is vital to …
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I love horses, and even though I started as a hobby rider, my trainer eventually taught me how to groom the horse I was about to ride or have just ridden. That’s when I discovered that loving horses takes more than just petting them and giving them carrot treats to eat. I must say that, …
Recently, I had to make a difficult call to one of the older ladies at the barn to tell her that she needed to consider her horse’s failing health and that it was time to let him go. As manager of the facility, it’s my least favorite duty. Yet, the horse was starting to really …
When you first bite the bullet and purchase your first horse (and there will probably be more with time), you enter the scary world of horse boarding. If you live on your own land with large fields and white picket fences to complete your dream, you probably don’t worry about boarding costs. However, if you’re …
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Horse retirement is something most people have probably never heard of or even fully understand. Horses may get retired for many reasons, whether because of injury, age, health, or financial reasons. If the retirement is permanent, choosing a suitable horse retirement facility is essential to give you peace of mind when letting others care for …
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