The meaning of the Running W remains a mystery. The Running W brand was first registered in 1869. Some have said that it represents one of the ranch’s many diamondback rattlesnakes or the Santa Gertrudis Creek, while others are sure it signifies the sweeping horns of a Texas Longhorn bull. Read more…
Andrew Jackson equestrian statue. The Andrew Jackson equestrian statue in Lafayette Park is familiar to most of the world in its place in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. The original sculpture was erected in 1853. Thereafter the sculptor, Lafayette Park, made replicas for New Orleans in 1856 Read more…
The letters (markers) in the arena indicated a reference point where a movement would be ridden, in the same way we ride dressage tests today. Cavalry officials decided they wanted to compete with others and so the 20m x 60m arena became the standard size for all dressage competitions, including Read more…
G. gait: The characteristic footfall pattern of a horse in motion. Thoroughbreds have four natural gaits: walk, trot, canter and gallop. Thoroughbreds compete at a gallop. Why do they call horses Gee Gees? Wikipedia says that the term “Gee-Gee” is taken from horse-racing where a Gee-Gee is the first horse Read more…
Is the Horse Compatible with the Horse? The wonderful thing about two horses in love is that they instinctively understand a strong bond. They see the similarities in each other, as well as the predisposition to wander and feel restless. However, horses’ impulsive nature can make things complicated at times. Read more…
[T] – Trainers Name. [J] – Jockey’s Name. [W] – Horses Weight in kilograms. [S] – Father of the Horse. What does J mean in horse racing? J – joint favourite of 2. N/R – non-runner. 1 or 2 beside trainer name – confirms horse is having its first or Read more…
Olympia Horse Show cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions – EN. Is Olympia Horse Show Cancelled? The 2020 show in the heart of the city was cancelled owing to coronavirus and the 2021 show moved to the ExCeL center owing to redevelopment of the Kensington, Olympia venue. What date is Olympia Read more…
Located in Marble Arch, this must-see statue is of a 27ft-high horse head, sculpted by Nic Fiddian-Green. Originally placed as part of a revamp to London’s Marble Arch, the statue known as ‘The Giant Horse’ is a favourite to many. Where are the giant horse sculptures located? Falkirk, ScotlandThe Kelpies, Read more…
Equine DNA Profiling (Genotyping) Our horse DNA profile starts from $65 for 1 profile. We can offer additional horse profiles at the small discounted price per sample sent in. How much is the price of DNA? For a paternity test performed at an accredited laboratory, the cost is $130 to Read more…
Horse & Country TV will feature Olympia highlights from the beginning of January including the Cayenne Puissance, the Longines Christmas Cracker and the Turkish Airlines Olympia Grand Prix. Horse & Country TV is available on Sky Channel 184, Virgin Media Channel 298, H&C, and Amazon Prime Video. How can I Read more…