Picking Winners Using a System to Handicap Horse Races I don't care how you slice it, the way to win money betting on horse races is to pick a winner. While it is true that you have to find one that isn't over bet, you don't make money on losers. You still have to find the right horse.There are lots of things to think about and look at when it comes to finding the right one. Some people prefer just one angle or spot play while others...more
Horse Racing Handicapping System for Winning For as long as anyone can remember there has always been betting on horse races. A few smart people make a habit of winning and actually make a living or get rich from the race track using a good horse racing system. But as we all know, making the right bets is not easy. If all you had to do to make a profit wagering on horse races was to pick the winner, then a lot of people would be...more
We can all get a bit careless with vaccinating our horses. So this is simply a reminder that horses must be inoculated annually for strangles. We recommend vaccinating for tetanus at the same time as strangles. Inoculating your horse is essential to look after horse health and prevention is much better and cheaper than cure!Not only can these diseases be serious, weakening and in some cases deadly, however their economic costs to the owner of the horse can be substantial.The most important feature to recognize is that along with appropriate animal husbandry, these diseases could be controlled if not eliminated through the execution of a thorough inoculation protocol.TETANUSWhen a wound becomes contaminated with the spores of the bacterium, Clostridium tetani, tetanus takes place. The bacterial spores sprout, multiply and emit a toxin, that affects the nerves, resulting in muscle spasm.Medical signs of tetanus can include prolapsed third eyelids, muscle rigidity resulting in a stiff-legged gait, pricked ears, convulsions and spasms resulting in collapse, and paralysis of the respiratory (breathing) muscles progressing to death.STRANGLESStrangles is a highly contagious disease of...more
Well its that time of year again that horse owners on the coast dread, the weather warms up and the horse begins to itch! Queensland itch or summer itch is beginning once more and it pays to get on top of it early.The first skin reaction is due to an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to the bites and insect saliva from tiny biting Culicoides...more
Manikato: Champion Racehorse One of the most exciting sprint-milers and favourite among punters in Australia was none other than Manikato, a chestnut gelding that had one of the most glorious racing careers in the history of Australian horse racing.The gelding by Manihi from Markato did his owner proud, bringing home stake money worth...more
Turnout rugs have been designed for use when you keep your horse in pasture rather than in a stable, inside. There are many different types of rug that you have to consider for your horse, according to weather conditions or the situation that's relevant. Essentially, we can divide horse rugs into two different categories, with the first related to the horse's appearance and the second to its well-being.When you are starting out you need to make sure that you comprehend all the fundamentals of care and comfort. Don't concern yourself yet how you can make your horse look especially pretty, through the selection of various aesthetic horse rugs, for a show or event of any kind. You may live in a fairly temperate climate, but that certainly does not rule out any extremes of weather or temperature. Be prepared for these eventualities right from the very start and you won't be caught out, scrambling to find the right levels of protection for your animal when ill-prepared.When you choose equestrian rugs you can find different options according to different conditions. The horse must be kept warm and as protected from rain and wind as possible, but sometimes you want to be sure that...more
Horse racing is a major industry, and spawns billions of dollars of investments each year. No matter who you are though, horse racing is a lot more fun if you can pick a winner. Here are a few basics on finding that elusive animal.Favourites - most...more
Horse Racing Terminology Generally it's laborious to see the forest for the trees. This is especially true with horse racing. Horse racing is likely one of the oldest sports in t he world. It's also inexplicably associated with gambling. Horse...more
The Grade 1 National Hunt Chase hosted at Kempton Park known as the King George VI Chase is a 3 mile course consisting of 18 fences for horses and their jockeys to navigate. The first race took place in 1937 on the right handed turf track, it is now...more
The horse is an animal that is special to many people throughout the world. They are a part of many culture's history and seem to, at times, capture one's imagination. After all is it not many a youngster's dream to have one of these very unique...more
How To Choose The Best All Purpose Saddle For Your Horse Or Pony In the early years of horse riding, the equestrian saddle was rather simple and basically designed, but today it is a lot more sophisticated and essential for our needs. In horse...more
If you are careful about your pet, then you should to take care about the food of that animal. Proper food must keep healthy your pet. So, proper feeding to animal may be one type of important pet care. If you have horse in your home, then you will...more