Serious injury risk higher for horse riding than for football, motor racing, or skiing | BMJ. What is the most dangerous equestrian sport? Top 10 Most Dangerous Equestrian Sports Horse Racing. When you’re a jockey… it’s not if you’ll get hurt, it’s how bad and when. Steeplechase. Racing and jumping, Read more…
It allows a veterinarian to detect physical abnormalities as well as signs of inflammation or infection. “Scoping” horses on farm just prior to the end of a sale preparation and before they travel to the sales complex is common practice. Why would you scope a horse? A gastroscopy can provide Read more…
As a former gymnast and a rider I have to say that most of the damages in horseback riding,like falling from a horse while cantering etc…, can hurt your back and your legs specially, but in gymnastic most of the damages include all parts of ur body like hands ,legs, Read more…
If, after fifteen minutes, the bleeding hasn’t stopped, or if it’s particularly profuse, you should contact your vet immediately. Serious bleeds, that result in a lot of blood loss, can be fatal. You should also speak to your vet if your horse has frequent and recurring nose bleeds, as there Read more…
There are restrictions put on claimed horses. After a horse is claimed, restrictions are put on the claimed horse. If a horse is claimed, it may not be allowed to start in another claiming race or sold for 30 days from the claim’s date. Certain exceptions are made depending on Read more…
Abandoned. A race meeting which has been cancelled due to bad weather. All bets placed on abandoned races are fully refunded. What happens to my bet if a race is abandoned? An abandoned or postponed event/match will be deemed void regardless of being rescheduled, unless specifically stated in the rules; Read more…
The 6 Polish Horse Breeds Sokolski. Wielkopolski. Silesian. Malopolski. Konik. Polish Arabian. Is Poland known for horses? There are many places in Poland where you can see horses in their natural habitat. Also, Poland has rich tradition in horse breeding. Starting from the beginning of XVII century our cavalry husaria Read more…
Over time, there are quite a few horse breeds that have developed in Russia. Some of the most fascinating Russian horse breeds include the Russian Don, Orlov Trotter, Russian Heavy Draft, Budyonny, Yakuitan, Kabarda, Russian Trotter, Vyatka, Tersk, and Bashkir. Here are ten native Russian horse breeds. What is a Read more…
Only purebred Arabian horses, registered with ARO are eligible to participate in Arabian races. All horses running in Arabian races must have been issued with a passport and be microchipped. Is Arabian horse good for racing? Arabian horses have the perfect temperament for competitions; they are always ready to go Read more…
A claiming race is a race in which every horse running can be “claimed” or purchased after the race. It is open to current owners, new owners or those getting back in the sport. It is a simple, quick and easy way to purchase a racehorse that is ready to Read more…