Strict selection procedures mean that the Dutch Harness Horse is reasonably uniform in type and motion, and also means that the gait qualities of the horses are inherent. As the show horses are not asked to canter in harness, this gait receives less attention. The walk is diligent, but the Read more…
Noted for their high-stepping, flashy trot, they are high-strung and nervous and must be carefully trained and handled. The first Hackney was taken to the United States in 1822, and in 1891 the American Hackney Horse Society was organized. What are Hackney horses good for? The Hackney is a recognized Read more…
A derby (UK: /ˈdɑːrbi/ DAR-bee, US: /ˈdɜːrbi/ DUR-bee) is a type of horse race named after the Derby Stakes run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. That was in turn named after Edward Smith-Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby, who inaugurated the race in 1780. How does a horse derby work? Read more…
The vast majority of horse races cover distances between five furlongs and two miles, but many can be longer. A five-furlong race, which is equivalent to five-eighths of a mile, is the standard race for juvenile horses. How big is the average racehorse? The typical Thoroughbred ranges from 15.2 to Read more…
A Calcutta refers to a kind of auction that allows you to “own” a race horse for the day of the race and win a percentage of the pot if your horse comes in first, second, or last. Let’s say a horse called Tips Galore is running in one of Read more…
A limit on overhanded strikes to a total of six throughout the race. Riders are required to give the horse a chance to respond after two. Overhanded uses may not include the rider raising the whip above the helmet. Underhanded or backhanded use may begin in the final 3/8 of Read more…
The Canadian horse is known for its great strength and endurance, resilience, intelligence and good temper. Threatened with extinction in the late 19th century, efforts were made in the late 1800s and throughout the 20th century to preserve the distinctive Canadian horse. What is Canada’s national horse? Le Cheval CanadienCanada’s Read more…
Showing horses is an activity that any horse, pony and individual can get involved in. Some classes require you to ride the horse or pony (ridden classes), while others require you to lead the horse or pony (in-hand). What is the purpose of horse showing? Horse shows provide an opportunity Read more…
Buying from a horse dealer offers stronger legal protections A horse must be; as described, fit for purpose, and of satisfactory quality. A failure to meet those criteria entitles buyers to return a horse after purchase and request a full refund within the first 30 days of possession. What is Read more…
three horses. A Patent bet is when you select three horses in three different horse races. You are backing all of them to win, but spreading your bet out to cover all the combinations they make. To summarise you are placing a wager on three horses consisting of 7 bets: Read more…