Famous racehorses: 15 of the best of all time | Horse & Hound
WEBJul 21, 2021 · Denman. Desert Orchid. Frankel. Galileo. Kauto Star. Red Rum. While many, many brilliant thoroughbreds have made their mark on the racecourses around the world during their Flat or National Hunt ...
Laminitis in horses: signs, causes, treatment and prevention
WEBJun 17, 2024 · Laminitis in horses is an inflammatory condition of the laminae within the feet – the tissues that attach the pedal bone (the bone in the centre of each foot) to the hoof wall inside the hoof ...
Horse facts: 29 fascinating facts and figures about horses - Horse …
WEBJan 14, 2022 · 17. A horse’s heart typically weighs 4–4.5kg and is about the size of a basketball. 18. Horses cannot breathe through their mouth, only through their nose. 19. Horses usually gallop at around ...
Types of noseband for horses – and finding the right one - Horse …
WEBFeb 8, 2022 · The Kineton, or Puckle, noseband applies strong nose pressure via two U-shaped metal loops which pass behind the bit rings, so rein pressure is transferred to the nose. This has a severe action ...
New dressage tests and rules revealed: what riders need to know
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Intro 4 is a new test. Prelim 1 is the same floorplan as the old prelim 2 but the collective marks have changed. It was 10×2 for rhythm, 10×2 suppleness, 10×2 contact, 10×2 rider’s position ...
Navicular in horses: signs, causes and treatment | Horse & Hound
WEBSep 10, 2021 · Signs of navicular disease. Navicular disease typically affects both front feet, although one foot is often worse than the other, so your horse may initially appear lame on one front leg. However ...
Technical stirrups: the best for all disciplines - Horse & Hound
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Legal BD/BE/BS: Yes. RRP: From £185.95 (adult), £79.95 (child) H&H review: 9/10, H&H Approved. Reasons to buy: Off-set position, very lightweight, loads of colour choice, inclined angle, eco ...
The H&H guide to types of livery - Horse & Hound
WEBFeb 18, 2020 · This type of livery tends to include all aspects of horse care, but with no exercise. It can typically be on a five day per week basis, with owners doing DIY on weekends, or a full seven day week ...
Olympic equestrian cross-country: a beginners’ guide - Horse
WEBJul 28, 2021 · The cross-country is the second of three phases in the Olympic equestrian eventing competition. The first phase is dressage and the third showjumping. Each horse and rider pair go round the cross ...
Tying-up in horses: warning signs, causes and how to manage it
WEBDec 3, 2020 · 1. Struggling to move. The horse will find it difficult to move its back end or might just change his action slightly. The muscles in the hind-legs are most commonly affected but the triceps above ...