What is the best grain for a horse with Cushing’s disease? Alfalfa (lucerne) hay or chaff, super-fibers such as beet pulp and soy hulls, or a low- to moderate-NSC feed may be used to meet increased energy demands. Higher-fat feeds (more than 6%) are preferable since they rely less on carbs for energy. Can Cushings … Read more
What should my laminitic horse be fed? Hay will likely constitute the majority of an EMS/PPID/laminitic horse’s diet. Hay made from late-cut, natural grass species is likely to have less sugar than hay made from early-cut, modified grass species (e.g. ryegrass). Additionally, high-fibre haylage may be helpful. Can a laminitis-affected horse eat hay? The laminitis-prone … Read more
Is horse manure and wood shavings healthy for soil? Once treated with ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate, horse manure and sawdust bedding may be helpful for soils and crops. Like other organic materials, it contains nutrients for plant growth and can improve the general condition of the soil. What is the quickest method to break … Read more
What horses competed in the Kentucky Derby in 2018? Firenze Fire. Paco Lopez, jockey; Jason Servis, trainer. Eliminate Billy. Robby Albarado, jockey; Dale Romans, trainer. Promises Delivered Upon Corey Lanerie, jockey; Dale Romans, trainer. Flameaway. Audible. Good Magic. Justify. Lone Sailor. What horse died after the Kentucky Derby? Trainer Steve Asmussen described Midnight Bourbon’s cause … Read more
Which two hues comprise a palomino horse? Palomino is a hereditary horse color consisting of a golden coat with a white mane and tail, with varying degrees of whiteness ranging from pure white to yellow. Palomino is formed genetically by a single allele of a dilution gene known as the cream gene acting on a … Read more
What is the name of The Lone Ranger’s horse? Silver had his own comic book, The Lone Ranger’s Famous Horse Hi-Yo Silver, beginning in 1952 and running for 34 issues; writer Gaylord DuBois created and developed Silver as his own hero. What was the dog’s name in The Lone Ranger? This handsome, clean-singing hero, Roy … Read more
Is the horse Spirit dead? Medina Spirit, whose win in the 2021 Kentucky Derby was questioned due to a failed post-race drug test, may have died of a heart attack, but the necropsy result was unclear, according to California officials on Friday. Where is the horse Spirit now? On 300 acres of unspoiled California pasture, … Read more
When should I provide omeprazole to my horse? Administer omeprazole in the morning before breakfast and exercise. Peak absorption of omeprazole from the gastrointestinal system into the blood occurs between 30 and 60 minutes after treatment; thus, the horse should not be fed for 30 to 60 minutes. Start administering 2 mg/kg of omeprazole each … Read more
How can I shine my horse’s coat? Include liquid oils in your diet. Almost all oils will improve the sheen of the coat. Particularly helpful are cold-pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil, or any oils supplemented with omega fatty acids. Despite having modest quantities of omega fatty acids, rice bran oil and coconut oil … Read more
What horse completed the Kentucky Derby in second place? The obvious answer has always been Northern Dancer, whose run of 2:00 flat in 1964 remained the Derby record until it was surpassed by Secretariat. Then, in 2001, Monarchos won the Kentucky Derby in 1 minute, 59.97 seconds. Monarchos thus has the second-fastest Derby time. Exists … Read more