Quarter Horse— Though this US breed is better known for Western riding, they can also excel at eventing with their athletic build and calm temperament. They are a wonderful breed for beginners. Thoroughbred — Known for speed, athleticism, and friendliness, this English breed excels in eventing. What horse is best Read more…
Cross-country is a part of the sport of equestrian, where riders riders are required to jump over 30 to 40 obstacles within a fixed time. Riders incur penalties for exceeding the allocated time, or if a horse refuses to clear an obstacle. How does cross country work equestrian? Each horse Read more…
Event Grease has been developed to provide premium protection for your horse while out on the cross country course. Highly effective, long lasting and water repellent, this tough grease lubricates the skin allowing the surface to glide over jumps to reduce impact. What is on the horses legs during cross Read more…
And it isn’t cheap to run a successful stable and train future winners in the glam sport. The Wertheimer brothers are the richest horse racing owners around with a £19billion fortuneCredit: Getty Images. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has a fortune estimated as high as £14bnCredit: Rex Features. Who Read more…
African hunting dogs typically travel an average of 10 kilometers a day. Wolves and hyenas tend to go about 14 and 19 kilometers, respectively. In repeated distance runs, horses can cover about 20 kilometers a day. What can run longer a dog or horse? At a race track in the Read more…
There were no COVID deaths traced to the festival. Faster Horses announced a change in February to reduce the COVID risk at its 2022 festival. The festival said all attendees would need to prove they’ve been vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID test in the 72 hours prior Read more…
Yes, horses spend 85% of their sleep cycle standing up. Well, maybe for humans, but not for horses! Horses have a special grouping of tendons and ligaments called a stay apparatus. This unique autonomic function helps them stay standing while they sleep. Do miniature ponies sleep standing up? They use Read more…
What Is a Dead Heat? Most of the time, a dead heat can be defined as a tie in a race. This type of dead heat is most common in horse racing or greyhound racing when two or more horses or greyhounds cross the finish line at the same time. Read more…
A horse is considered “proud cut” if it’s been gelded but continues to act like a stallion. What does a proud cut horse mean? Traditionally, the term ‘proud-cut’ implies that a part of the epididymis (sperm storage site located adjacent to the testes) was left in the horse at the Read more…
The Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby, which runs on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs, is arguably the biggest race on the planet. Called the “fastest two minutes in sports,” the purse for those taking part in the action on the track is $3 million, with the race Read more…