Retired racehorses are an excellent choice for equestrians of all levels and are extremely popular trail riding, dressage, and barrel racing horses. As such, I get asked all the time when a specific horse is going to retire from racing. In general, racehorses retire between eight and ten years old. However, it’s challenging to know …
Witnessing a horse change leads while racing at full speed is fascinating. Changing leads is the act of switching the leg that will reach farther forward in stride, but is this natural, and why do horses do this? Racehorses’ change leads to maintaining balance and negotiating a turn to the left or the right more …
If you watch horse racing, you’ve seen some horses race with their legs wrapped and others running without wraps. Have you ever wondered what horse leg wraps are used for? Horse leg wraps support tendons and ligaments, and protect against rundown abrasions and interference injuries. They are also used to cover wounds, keep flies off …
Did you know that a small, unassuming horse, once considered too insignificant to win a claiming race, transformed into one of the most celebrated legends in horse racing history? This is the story of Seabiscuit, a thoroughbred whose journey from obscurity to fame encapsulates more than just racing triumphs; it symbolizes resilience, hope, and the …
Have you ever noticed a horse walking oddly or seeming to favor one leg? This could be a case of equine lameness, an alteration in a horse’s gait usually resulting from pain or discomfort. This irregularity can stem from various causes, such as injuries, illnesses, or the strain from excessive work. Lameness isn’t merely an …