The annual average cost of owning a horse is $4,000; that being said, it can be done for much cheaper. By sticking to a budget and being disciplined, you can cut this number in half. How much should I spend on a horse? To buy a horse, you can expect Read more…
jet black Friesian cross. The main star, Raven, is a gorgeous jet black Friesian cross. Behind every great horse is a good trainer. Is Raven Zoe’s horse in real life? Is Raven Zoe’s Horse in Real Life? Raven is not Zoe’s horse in real life. He is one of Steve Read more…
5 Gentle Horse Breeds You’ll Love. American Quarter Horse. Morgan Horse. Appaloosa. Norwegian Fjord. What does gentle horse mean? There’s a term in the horse world known as “gentling.” It refers to working with a wild horse until it becomes responsive to a trainer’s commands, meaning that it no longer Read more…
Yes, cowboys rode mares. Oftentimes cowboys didn’t have the luxury of choosing the sex of their horses. And generally, mares were not shunned by cowboys. What type of horses do most cowboys ride? American Quarter Horse Named for their ability to outpace any other breed in races of a quarter Read more…
vaulting. Yes, vaulting is not only the safest of the equestrian sports, it is documented safer than riding bicycles, playing on playground equipment, and even playing soccer. What is the best horse sport? Dressage. Cross Country Jumping. Show Jumping. Eventing. Para-Equestrianism. Combined Driving. Endurance Riding. Reining. Is dressage or jumping Read more…
Some racehorses are well taken care of – they live in comfortable facilities and receive outstanding treatment. But many horses are treated poorly; these animals are drugged, overworked, and generally abused. Is it cruel to race horses? Racing exposes horses to significant risk of injury and sometimes, catastrophic injury and Read more…
The use of the whip in racing should only be used for safety, correction, and encouragement. When the whip is used to encourage, it is used only to activate and focus the horse. Whips typically aren’t abused but are actually sparingly used by jockeys. Is it cruel to whip a Read more…
male horses. Generally speaking, male horses are faster, taller, and stronger than their female counterparts. They also outnumber female horses on the racetrack and hold almost every relevant speed record. Which is faster stallion or mare? Male horses, or stallions, have certain advantages over their female counterparts. For one, they Read more…
The country breeding the best race horses. In Europe, Ireland is currently the epicentre of Thoroughbred breeding in Europe, they account for 35% of the output. Ireland, despite the small size, actually has the 4th largest foal crop in the world, behind the U.S., Australia, and Argentina. What breed are Read more…
Of course, equestrian is one of the very few sports where men and women compete on equal terms all the way up to Olympic level. Are riding horses female? The vast majority of horses used for riding and other activities are geldings, as they tend to be calmer and easier Read more…