Thoroughbred horses are some of the fastest and most versatile horses in the world. These horses are prized for their speed, agility, and endurance, and they have been used for racing, polo, and other mounted sports for centuries. Thoroughbreds were developed in England in the late 17th century. What is Read more…
Your Stories Event Grease has been developed to provide premium protection for your horse while out on the cross country course. Highly effective, long lasting and water repellent, this tough grease lubricates the skin allowing the surface to glide over jumps to reduce impact. Why do horses have grease on Read more…
approximately two and three quarter to four miles. The cross-country course is approximately two and three quarter to four miles (6 km) long, comprising some twenty-four to thirty-six fixed and solid obstacles. Obstacles usually are built to look “natural” (out of logs, for instance), however odd materials and decorations may Read more…
In dogs there are four main gaits: the walk, trot, canter and gallop. Horses use these same four gaits, but, importantly, dogs have two different ways of cantering and two different ways of galloping and the canter and gallop that dogs perform preferentially are different from those used by the Read more…
Be aware that horses tend to run back into burning barns out of fear and confusion. Blindfold horses only if absolutely necessary. Many horses will balk at a blindfold, making evacuation more difficult and time consuming. Will a horse run from a fire? ONE of the most heartbreaking aspects of Read more…
Horses are whipped to the finish line. Horses used for racing in Australia can be legally whipped 18 times per race, which is 10 more strikes than can be inflicted on their counterparts in the UK. How many times can you whip horse? Current rules and limits on use Following Read more…
When deciding to buy horses for competition or resale, the most expensive yet profitable choice can be this one: the English Thoroughbred. Often referred to as the “horse breed par excellence”, it is one of the most beloved horses of all time and the most present in sporting competitions. What Read more…
That said, horse racing comes as a profitable business for racing venue owners. Their ability to host such an event can attract hundreds and thousands and spectators. It helps them generate more funds, especially with the earnings they will get from entrance passes. Can you make money off horse racing? Read more…
Some people like to use a horse-drawn hearse for a funeral. The cost of a carriage hearse and pair of horses is £1,300 and a team of four is £1,900. What is a horse-drawn funeral called? The word hearse initially comes from the Middle English word herse, which referred to Read more…
Horses will need at least 1/10th of an acre of space per horse for an adequate turnout or dry lot. This provides them with enough space to move about freely and get some exercise. Do horses need a lot of space? As a general rule, each horse requires about 0.5 Read more…