June 10, 1944 – in the Carter Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack, between Brownie, Bossuet, and Wait A Bit; the first triple dead heat in a stakes race. Has there ever been a three way dead heat in horse racing? In fact, only a few triple dead heats have ever been Read more…
A pegasus crossing (United Kingdom; also equestrian crossing) is a type of signalised pedestrian crossing, with special consideration for horse riders. What is horse crossing? Horse crossing signs alert motorists of areas where horses may be crossing the road. These signs are posted along roadways and warn motorists of areas Read more…
Male horses, or stallions, have certain advantages over their female counterparts. For one, they are typically stronger and faster than mares, which is an asset in racing or other competition. Is it better to ride a mare or a stallion? When starting out, you want to choose a horse with Read more…
Tie-downs are straps that connect the horse’s head, via a noseband, to the cinch or girth, which is the strap that holds the saddle on. They are generally used for high speed riding, such as polo, calf roping and barrel racing. The tie-down limits a horse’s upwards head movement. When Read more…
Kentucky Derby – The first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is America’s most attended horse racing event. Said to be “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”. The Kentucky derby is the pinnacle of horse racing and is run the first Saturday in May. Which horse racing Read more…
Every thoroughbred racehorse, no matter its actual birth date, becomes a 2-year-old on the second Jan. 1 of its life, and as 2-year-olds, racehorses need names. Before that age, trainers and grooms usually give the horses nicknames, or refer to them by their mother’s name and the year they born. Read more…
Option c “jockey” refers to a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession. This is the correct word for a professional horse rider. What do you call a professional horse-rider? 1. countable noun. A jockey is someone who rides a horse in a race. Synonyms: horse-rider, rider, Read more…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates A newcomer on the horse-racing scene, the Dubai World Cup first put the United Arab Emirates on the horseracing map in 1996 with its inaugural race at the Meydan Racecourse. It’s the richest horse race in the world with a purse of $10 million for the Read more…
left lead. Racehorses in North America typically run around turns on their left lead and the straightaways on their right lead. The reason for this is that a horse is more balanced when they lead with the leg corresponding to the direction of the turn. What lead Should a horse Read more…
Let them see each other from a distance. If your dog barks or runs after the horse, tell your dog to sit and be quiet. Use your commands to keep your dog under control. Reward your dog when it sits quietly. Do not allow your dog near your horse until Read more…