Vital Signs

Vital signs are an important tool in detecting the early signs of ill health as well as being a useful training aid. Every person working with horses should know how to interpret these four signs: temperature, pulse, respiration and capillary refill time. Pulse The adult pulse rate at rest will be between 28 to 44… Read more »

Derby Dictionary; 26 Definitions

The Kentucky Derby is just two days away and although we can’t tell you who will win, we have made this handy A-Z of racing terms. A – Across the Board To bet a horse to win, place, or show (place first, second, or third) in the race. B – Backstretch This describes the straight… Read more »