Jackpot are basically just divisional barrel races with more added money. They still run in a 4D/5D format with 1 second splits but the extra money added to the pot means they pay out better. These barrel races will of course be more competitive than lower paying divisional races. What Read more…
What is a Jackpot? The Jackpot is an exciting bet that requires punters to pick the winners of four consecutive races. How do you play horse jackpot? JACKPOT – Choose the winners of all 4 races that comprise the Jackpot (Legs 1 to 4). One horse or more can be Read more…
A snaffle bit acts on the horse’s bars (the area of gum between the front and back teeth), where it sits; the corners of the mouth and on the tongue. Snaffles are non-leverage bits; pressure is felt on the lips and sides of the mouth when the rider draws back Read more…
The upper curvature of a horse’s withers, back, and loin is called the “topline.” The line of the belly from elbow to flank is the “under line” or “bottom line.” In terms of the back, both are important; a long underline with a relatively short topline is ideal. What is Read more…
Curved backs in horses are typically the result of genetics or caused by regularly carrying heavy loads at a young age before it has time to develop sufficient back strength to bear the load. Are horses backs curved naturally? Similarly, horses also have a natural curve to their spine to Read more…
A full cheek snaffle, Pelham or elevator bit should fit snugly next to the horse’s cheek, but should not squeeze or pinch. For a loose ring snaffle or any bit with moveable rings, make sure that the horse’s lips completely clear the bit ring holes by 1/8 inch on each Read more…
observing the skulls of human and horse we can conclude that they have the same constitu- ent bones: frontal, sphenoid, ethmoid, occipi- tal, temporal and parietal, with the difference that the horse is having in addition an interpa- rietal bone (4). Are horse bones similar to humans? There are some Read more…
Starting near his withers where the longissimus dorsi begins, place the palm or heel of your hand on the muscle, push in gently, then release. Keep your elbow bent during this motion, which needs to be soft, yet firm. Work your way down the muscle, moving slowly and calmly. How Read more…
Horses are commonly tied to a large, sturdy piece of wood (or sometimes metal) called a hitching post (i.e. hitching rail). What do you call it when you tie a horse to a post? MANGER TIE – This quick-release knot is frequently used when tying a horse to a post Read more…
Sleipnir is the eight-legged horse ridden primarily by the god Odin in Norse mythology. He is the son of the god Loki (in the form of a mare) and the stallion Svadilfari who belonged to the jötunn that built the walls of Asgard. Who rode an eight-legged horse? OdinIn Norse Read more…