“It tends to be that male horses are a bit bigger and taller than females – a bit like men and women,” said Rogers. “A lot of it also has to do with hormones. Temperament-wise, female horses are probably a bit more placid. And when they come into season – Read more…
We do the training for the Clydesdales from six months to four years. Is a Clydesdale good for beginners? Clydesdales often have a quiet demeanor that beginners enjoy. These horses tend to be forgiving of a beginner’s mistakes and are generally calm and steady. Their biggest downside is their size. Read more…
Since 1977, female jockeys have been allowed in the Grand National horse race following the passing of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. A total of 19 female jockeys have entered the Grand National since then. Charlotte Brew on her horse, Barony Fort, was the first woman to compete in the Read more…
A good racehorse should move well no matter what the pace may be, although most will move better in some paces than others. Horses with lengthy strides tend to perform best as they are able to cover more ground. However this is not always essential, especially if they are particularly Read more…
Win – your horse must get 1st to win. Quinella – bet 2 or 3 horses to finish 1st or 2nd, in any order. Exacta – bet 2 horses that must finish in 1st and 2nd in exact order. Trifecta – bet 3 horses that must finish in 1st, 2nd, Read more…
We recommend that most horses need 8 weeks rest following a 16 to 20 week campaign. Even if this can’t be achieved the good news is that even one extra week of rest in addition to that which a horse normally gets, has substantial benefits. Can a horse race twice Read more…
Most jockeys are shorter and have weight restrictions The Kentucky Derby requires the jockeys weigh a maximum of 126 pounds, which includes the jockey and the gear. So, ultimately the jockeys should not weigh more than 119 pounds, according to Bustle. Can a jockey be overweight? to carry overweight, he/she Read more…
Dutching is a term that refers to the strategy of betting on more than one horse in a race. For example, if you’re sure that one of the two 3/1 joint favourites is going to win a race, you will bet on them both. How do you bet on 3 Read more…
You simply ‘box’ the three horses in the bet, and if they finish in the top three – in any order – you win. A boxed trifecta also allows you to include more than three horses in your trifecta. You may wish to box four, five, six or any other Read more…
The most famous draft horses of all are undeniably the Budweiser Clydesdales, but these heavy horses come in several other impressive breeds. Percherons, Shires, Belgians, Gypsy Vanners and many more are celebrated around the world for their truly impressive size and surprisingly gentle personalities. What are the 3 breeds of Read more…