the Arabian. Any breed can compete, but the Arabian generally dominates the top levels because of the breed’s stamina and natural endurance abilities. Which horse is best for endurance? Let’s have a look at some of the best horse breeds for endurance racing. Arabian Horse. Mustang Horse. Anglo-Arabian. Morgan Horse. Read more…
Flowing scarves, baggy pants, bulky sweaters with loose waists, and other sloppy or loose clothing can get caught on the saddle if you should fall off. Getting caught half-way down means you could get dragged, and that is far more dangerous than falling clear of the horse. Are jeans OK Read more…
In Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 novel War Horse, Joey, an English plow horse, narrates his own harrowing journey through the horrors of World War I. For the current blockbuster stage adaptation of War Horse running in London and New York, a masterful crew of puppeteers bring Joey to dazzling, heart-rending life. Read more…
HERO is a rehoming and re-educating programme designed to showcase the standardbred breed to the wider equine industry. Initially launched by HRV in 2015 and adopted by HRNZ in 2021. Who was the owner of hero horse? Titled Hero (foaled 1963 in Ontario) was a Canadian Thoroughbred racehorse. Titled Hero Read more…
The 4.25pm at Towcester The race made history as the first to feature no finishers, with the reason being a rule that had been introduced by the British Horseracing Authority two years before that banned jockeys from being able to re-mount a horse after they’d been dismounted. Has any horse Read more…
Unfortunately, the Quarter Horse suffers from numerous genetic defects, perpetuated through the overuse of wildly popular sires. Bloodlines descended from the stallion Impressive may carry the gene for hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP). What is the behavior of a Quarter Horse? The Quarter Horse is known for its calm, docile, intelligent Read more…
Generally, any horse can jump an obstacle height between 2 and 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 m). Can a horse jump 4 feet? An average untrained horse can jump 2 to 4 feet, whereas competitive show jumping horses can jump 5 to 7 feet. The world record highest horse jump Read more…
Thoroughbred. We will start off with one of the oldest and most reliable jumping mounts: the Thoroughbred. Thoroughbreds have more than earned their place as athletic, willing horses for sport horse disciplines. Which breed of horse can jump the highest? Top-Level Jumping Horse Breeds. The best horse breeds for competitive Read more…
Some trainers do it at age 3; others wait until age 4 or even later. Since most horses continue to grow until about age 7, doing too much too soon can cause injuries. However, incorporating a judicial amount of jumping into a carefully planned and monitored training program can be Read more…
Jumping stresses tendons and ligaments that support the leg during both push-off and landing. The impact of landing can also damage structures in the front feet. Is it cruel to make horses jump? Some people (usually those who profit from jumps racing) would like us to believe that horses love Read more…