3 year old. The Kentucky Derby, presented by Woodford Reserve, is a top rank, Grade I stakes race for 3 year old Thoroughbred horses. What is the average age of a horse in the Kentucky Derby? three-year-oldHeld on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs, The Kentucky Derby is Read more…
Friesian Horse naming “Each calendar year, foal names must begin with specific letters of the alphabet as designated by the KFPS. Names should be relatively simple, ideally consisting of a single word. Farm names or initials are not allowed to precede a name, but may follow the name if approved Read more…
Form runs from left to right, with the oldest races on the left and the most recent on the right. The numbers 1-9 indicate the position the horse finished in the race. The number 0 indicates that the horse finished outside the first 9. The symbol – separates racing seasons. Read more…
The UELN includes the registration number of the stud-book of birth without modification. This allows database managers to continue using their own registration systems and create UELNs according to the original registration number of the horse. Where is the UELN number? The UELN (sometimes called just “Life Number”) is typically Read more…
Hoof Hearted is a thoroughbred horse born in South Africa in 2000. Why kick a moo cow horse? Waikikamukau. This horse’s name, pronounced “Why kick a moo cow,” is a New Zealand expression that refers to a very remote place. In the states we might have named such a horse Read more…
The Best Horse Names Take Time Boomerang Western Wishes Kiss Off Rock Slide Most Wanted Penny From Heaven Golden Opportunity Reckless Heartbreaker Call of the Wild Hollow Point Ruffian Made in America Scepter Hurt So Good What can I call my horse? List of the Most Popular Horse Names Bella. Read more…
When choosing a show name for your horse, you can draw from multiple sources of inspiration. You can build off of your horse’s stable name or personality. You can draw inspiration from your horses breed or appearance. You can also ask friends for ideas or look through name books. How Read more…
Horse names become permanent and unavailable for future use following certain achievements on the racetrack or in the breeding shed. For example, the name Secretariat is unavailable as Secretariat won the Triple Crown, was named Horse of the Year, and has been elected to the Racing Hall of Fame. What Read more…
Best Creative Star Stable Horse Names TinyTrouble: A name that perfectly sums up just about any pony. RoyalNugget: The perfect name if you want something silly. MaskedNinja: This name is sneaky and clever. WildSpirit: Ideal for the horse that is wild at heart. CrazyCloud: A fitting choice for a dreamy Read more…
Owners don’t have to incorporate a horse’s pedigree, however, and can name a horse after a favorite location, pastime, nickname, word, phrase — or almost anything else. Some names may come from pop culture and current events, though owners don’t have carte blanche to name a horse after a real Read more…