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 ...
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 ...
Horse & Hound’s guide to major equestrian events 2024
WEBPlan your 2024 with our guide to the major equestrian events in the UK, as well as the major international championships of the year ahead. Carol Phillips 2 January, 2024 16:30. Action from the ...
What is dressage? An essential guide to the sport of dressage
WEBMay 1, 2024 · The highest score ever given in dressage is 94.3%, awarded to Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro for their grand prix freestyle test at Olympia, London, in December 2014. Charlotte and Valegro also ...
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 flies – and how to deal with pesky horse fly bites - Horse
WEBMay 29, 2024 · However, with multiple bites, a mild horse shampoo can help to remove irritating scurf or bacteria and cool the inflamed skin. A topical anti-itch preparation, such as colloidal oatmeal, witch ...
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 ...
11 things you might not know about Household Cavalry horses
WEBMar 31, 2015 · A ceremonial horse has to carry about four stone (25kg) in dead weight of kit, plus a man. 3. Cavalry Blacks tend to be geldings — there are no stallions — and are at least 16hh, but are often ...
Colic in horses: signs, types, treatment and prevention - Horse
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The signs of colic vary from case to case, but studies have shown that of horses with colic: 44% roll. 43% paw continuously or intermittently. 29% lie down for long periods. 21% get up and down ...
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