Second Horse Pool (SHP): When you ask for a SHP ticket on any designated horse in a race, the horse has to finish second. The Pool will operate only if there are four or more runners in the race. What does maiden special weight mean in horse racing? A summary Read more…
OR – official rating assigned by the British Horseracing Authority. RPR – Racing Post Rating (compiled by our private form handicapper), adjusted for that day’s weights. TS – Topspeed. What is RPR and Ts in horse racing? Finally, we have TS which stands for ‘Top Speed’ which indicates how fast Read more…
Benchmark 64. Normally reserved for country and provincial racing these are the lowest quality race for horses who have broken their maiden. Benchmark 64 (4.5 – 7.5) Once again a fairly low rating race for horses that have not won many races and are running slow times. Rarely will you Read more…
The gallop is one of a horse’s four basic gaits and it is one of the hardest to control when riding. The gallop is the final gait an advanced novice will master, so it should be approached in a controlled environment with the constant attention of an experienced rider or Read more…
Character development. Handling, riding, and caring for a horse or pony can develop a host of positive traits in a child, including responsibility, accountability, patience, level-headedness, empathy, kindness, and self-discipline. What are the benefits of horses? Here are six reasons to saddle up. Cardiovascular health. A study commissioned on behalf Read more…
Thoroughbred Horse. Thoroughbred Horse Purely bred for racing, this “hot-blooded” breed is well known for its speed and agility. Some of the most expensive horses sold are Thoroughbreds. The most expensive horse of all time, a Thoroughbred – Fusaichi Pegasus, sold at a whopping $70 million. What is the most Read more…
Highest earning racehorse in North America: Arrogate While many horse owners race for fun or to make a little extra money, there are a select few who race for the big bucks. What is this? The highest-earning racehorse in North America is named Arrogate, who has earned over $17 million Read more…
Kyprios (foaled 18 May 2018) is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse. He was lightly raced in his early career, winning one race from two starts in each of his first two seasons. Kyprios (horse) Kyprios Owner Moyglare Stud, Michael Tabor, Susan Magnier & Westerberg Trainer Aidan O’Brien Record 10: 8-0-0 Earnings Read more…
2) Fear – Horses will often buck when startled or scared. This is part of the flight response that keeps them safe from predators. What happens when a horse gets spooked? A spook is usually a startled jump sideways, or a quick change of direction with the intention to flee. Read more…
Star. A star is a white spot on a horse’s forehead, between the eyes. A faint star may only appear as a few white hairs, or the star can be large enough it covers the whole forehead area. Why do horses have white markings on face? White markings in horses Read more…