How Do Horse Races Begin?

Most harness races now start from behind a motorized starting gate, called a “car start” or “auto start”. This device consists of a car or pickup truck equipped with a hinged gate that resembles metal “wings” on each side of the vehicle. What do horses do at the start race? Read more…

How Do You Name A Horse Farm?

Awesome Horse Farm Names Majestic Stallion. Wild Horses Ranch. Gallop Away. Green Forest Stables. High Meadows. Tranquility Ranch. Equestrian Dreams. Horse Paradise. How do you create a farm name? Let’s look at some of the things you should consider. What Type of Farm Is It? Consider Features of the Land Read more…

What Mental Age Are Horses?

Some scientists have said that horses have the intelligence of 12-year old humans. How high is the IQ of a horse? Compared to humans, several scientists have said that horses have the intelligence of a 3-year-old kid. In addition, most horses can recognize themselves in a mirror, learn complex commands Read more…

What Is An Allowance Horse Race?

allowance race: A race for which the racing secretary drafts certain conditions, to determine weights to be carried based on the horses; ages, genders and/or past performances. allowances: Reductions in weights to be carried, allowed because of the conditions of the race or because an apprentice jockey is on a Read more…