Sixteen riders, including some of the most accomplished NRHA Professionals in the history of Reining, will compete for a purse of $1,000,000. Who wins the run for a million? Nathan Piper Reining Horses is at The Run For A Million. With a score of 235, The Run For A Million Read more…
Unaltered racehorses that win enough races will be retired quickly, usually before 3 years of age. This helps to avoid injury and allows the owners to begin collecting their money for breeding fees. At what age do most race horses retire? The majority of racehorses will have a racing career Read more…
Wormer rotation refers to periodically changing the horse wormer you are using to worm your horse. But it is not about changing the wormer brand but more specifically you must change the active ingredient that you are worming with. What is the worming schedule for horses? Our Gillette vets recommend Read more…
With over $2 Million Dollars in NRHA life time earnings, Tom McCutcheon is one of the all time leading trainers in the Reining industry, and comes from a long line of horse professionals. Who is the best reining horse trainer? Top Rated Reining Horses Trainers Steve Wolfe Performance Horses. Steve Read more…
Horse knee boots protect your horse from potentially dangerous knee injuries while working, jumping, or shipping. Horse skid boots help protect the hind legs during exercise and competition, protecting the fetlocks, pasterns, and other parts of the lower leg from injury. What is the purpose of boots on horses? They Read more…
Benefits of Tendon Boots for Horses Because tendons are particularly sensitive, even a slight strike can cause injury. Another benefit of tendon boots is that they provide additional support to the horse’s legs. This helps prevent soft tissue injuries that could put your horse out of commission for weeks. When Read more…
Every horse and rider combination starts with a score of 70, and for each maneuver they can receive positive or negative maneuver points. There is also the possibility for them to incur penalty points. Reining is judged on three main concepts: functional correctness, maneuvers and attitude. How is horse reining Read more…
You shouldn’t. It’s common practice for horses to be tranquilized to some degree so the sedatives take time to wear off after the procedure. The time this takes will depend on the dose relative to the size of the horse, and other factors like hydration level. How long does it Read more…
When speaking on racing terms, the horse can run faster than the bull until the bull is angry, making the bull capable of outrunning the horse. Ultimately, it depends on the horse’s size and breed to determine the difference between the two. Can a horse defeat a bull? In a Read more…
Refused To Race. Refused To Race – R or RR. A horse gets to the starting line and simply refuses to start the race. Fall – F. A horse runs in the race but falls at one of the obstacles. What happens if your horse doesnt leave the stalls? Thus, Read more…