The $1.5 million final leg of the Triple Crown will run THIS Saturday, June 8th at 6:37 EST. The Belmont Stakes is the longest race at 1.5 miles and is referred to as the “Test of the Champion” as it challenges not only speed, but the endurance and perseverance of horse and jockey. All eyes are on War of Will as a possible contender with his impressive victory at the Preakness Stakes.
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Triple Crown Fun Facts & 2019 Belmont Stakes StartersRead More
If you are tasked with taking care of horses, you know that in spite of their strength and large size that horses are very sensitive creatures. They can get irritated rather easily by the elements or external forces like flying pests, parasites, bacteria and fungus which is why it’s important to keep them happy and comfortable.
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We all love horses, they are cool and beautiful animals that we need to respect and appreciate as much as possible. Horses are lively, fun to be around and they offer you a cool set of options when it comes to exploring the world. Plus, horses are great friends, the connection between a human and a horse is very powerful. And you will sense that pretty fast. With that in mind, everyone passionate about horses wants to learn more about these cool animals. And here we created a list with 20 of the best horse lover blogs out there.
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Your Guide to Summer Fly Control for Horses, learn all about flies, their life cycle, sanitation suggestions and best practices for control and elimination of flies.
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Every wondering why grooming your horse is so important?
If you’re a horse owner, then you may be well aware of how important it is for your horse to be comfortable with you and welcoming your presence and touch. Establishing a bond with your horse is crucial because if they don’t like you, then you’re going to have a hard time getting them to cooperate when riding them or performing any type of interaction.
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Keep Reading to checkout the 12 steps so both you and your horse are ready for the best time of the year.
The frigid temperatures of winter are nearing to an end and soon the fresh spring climate will arrive. The grass will be growing green and the skies will be clear and blue, perfect weather for training. If you own a horse, this can be an exciting time as both you and your horse(s) will be eager to enjoy the fresh air and take some nice strolls out on the pasture and beyond.
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Whether you own a single horse or manage a stable of horses, part of your responsibility is not only to keep horses healthy but also keep them looking their best. Usually a normal daily routine of grooming your horses and giving them a bath from time to time may be enough to keep them looking good, but it’s important to take certain steps to keep their skin healthy that goes beyond that of the normal grooming regimen.
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The Happy Horse headquarters is based out of Old Mill Farm located in the historic and industrial city of Cartersville, Georgia. Old Mill is a beautiful, southern style farm with a rich history of training Thoroughbreds dating back to the early 1950s. Peak racing operations of the farm were under the direction of the well known racehorse trainer, Horatio A. Luro, who was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. While no longer performing thoroughbred racing operations, our farm hosts an abundance of OTTB enthusiast who are either actively competing in the Retired Race Horse Project or have happily adopted an off-the-track thoroughbred for their personal horses. The combination of enthusiasts has resulted in a farm full of athletic young thoroughbreds.With our herd of retired racehorses comes a number of challenges. Surprisingly, behavior isn’t one of them! …
Retired Racehorses, Skin “Ick”, and the Magic of NeemRead More