On Monday, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stripped Medina Spirit of his Medina Spirit title in wake of the colt testing positive for the banned race-day substance betamethasone. Was the 2022 Derby winner disqualified? Rich Strike becomes the first Kentucky Derby winner to not compete in the Preakness since 2019, Read more…
Horses that suffer from pouring nosebleeds after exercise should be examined by a vet, says Dr Mac. A nosebleed can be caused by injury or illness, but if it happens during or after a race, it can be the result of an exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage. Why do race horses get Read more…
Typically these are used as an aid for controlling strong horses and preventing a horse from getting their tongue over the bit while racing. In essence, the jockey keeps control over the horse by keeping the bit in its appropriate position. What does a nose roll do for a race Read more…
For Thoroughbred horses exiting racing completely, 19% were rehomed to other equestrian pursuits, 18% for breeding, and 6% were sent for slaughter. What happens to race horses when they are retired? A racehorse’s career is often short-lived and after retirement, their lives can go in different directions depending on their Read more…
Fight the instinct to put your arms out to break the fall; instead cross your arms with you elbows tucked in, and try to land on your shoulder and tuck yourself into a roll. Don’t hang onto the reins – your horse usually won’t go far – and try to Read more…
The buyer will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price. If you rightfully reject the horse because it is not fit for purpose or of satisfactory quality you are not obliged to transport the horse back to the seller. It is for the seller to arrange for Read more…
Rejecting the horse In the first instance, within 30 days of both ownership having passed from one party to the other and the horse having been delivered, the consumer has a short-term right to reject the horse and seek a refund from the seller. Can I return my horse? The 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…
stallions. Male horses – known as stallions, geldings or colts depending on whether their manhood is still intact – far outnumber females – called fillies – on the track. In British flat racing, 63% of horses are male, while 37% are female. What are race horses called? ThoroughbredThoroughbred name origin Read more…
All horse breeds are classified into three main groups: heavy horses, light horses, and ponies. What are the categories of horses? What many people don’t know is that there are 5 main classes which all breeds fall under; draft, light, gaited, warm-blooded and pony types. Each class has its own Read more…