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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Horses are euthanized when they break a leg because of the risk of infection, pain tolerance of the animal, and the slim chance of a successful recovery. Can a racehorse survive a broken leg? Breaks are most commonly heard of in racehorses, but any horse can break a bone in Read more…
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…
10%. Winnings. Thoroughbred trainers typically get 10% of the purse when their horses win races or come as second or third. For instance, the trainer will get $3,000 when a purse is $30,000. Some successful trainers can earn approximately $10,000 per month that way. What percentage of prize-money do trainers Read more…
A: It’s very normal in the beginning for young horses to mouth and play with the bit. They’re just trying to figure out what the new piece of equipment is. Why do horses grind the bit? Horses experiencing pain or discomfort will frequently grind their teeth when a bit is Read more…
With a Pick 6 bet, you win if you correctly select the winners of six consecutive horse races. Many tracks are now doing this wager in a Jackpot Pick Six format: unless there is one single ticket with the winning horses, a portion of the pool is paid out but Read more…