Nelson and Blueskin were two of George Washington’s favorite horses and carried him during the Revolutionary War. Did Washington ride a white horse? Described as a “splendid charger,” Nelson was a striking chestnut colored horse with a white blaze and white legs. Nelson was George Washington’s horse throughout the Revolutionary Read more…
She had won her connections nearly $8 million dollars in prizemoney. Now the mother of 5 foals, two of which have made it to the racetrack to date, Black Caviar is living out her years in in the paddocks of NSW’s Hunter Valley. How old is Black Caviar? 16yoBlack Caviar Read more…
Grey Flight is considered to be one of the major foundation mares of the 20th century. In the western industry, Ariel is remembered for siring Piggin String, a Thoroughbred colt out of Wiggle, by Pennant. Is Ariel’s foal Ravens? Ariel gives birth to a foal, named Scout, with the help Read more…
Jackie first rode a horse when she was one year old. Her mother, Janet Norton Lee was a “skillful and daring horsewoman, who won many prizes throughout the East…” Janet instilled her passion for horses to Jackie and she would pass it on to her daughter, Caroline. Did Jackie Kennedy Read more…
Raven is not Zoe’s horse in real life. He is one of Steve Dent’s stunt horses, who professionally trains horses for films. What is this? Before landing her role in Free Rein, Jaylen Barron (Zoe) didn’t have much experience with horses. What kind of horse is Raven in Free Rein? Read more…
Standardbred. Standardbred The Standardbred is best known as a harness racing breed. Other names Trotter Pacer Country of origin United States Traits Distinguishing features Well-muscled, long body, slightly heavier than a Thoroughbred, solid legs and powerful shoulders and hindquarters; able to trot or pace at speed for racing. What is Read more…
Is Raven Zoe’s Horse in Real Life? Raven is not Zoe’s horse in real life. He is one of Steve Dent’s stunt horses, who professionally trains horses for films. Is Raven from Free Rein a real horse? Raven from Free Rein is played by a Friesian cross horse named Maca. Read more…
Every year horse riding causes deaths and very serious injuries such as long term paralysis from spinal cord damage. Even if the danger is difficult to quantify, it is unarguable that horse riding is potentially dangerous. What are the risks of horseback riding? The majority of injuries in horseback riding Read more…
Yes, vaulting is considered the safest equestrian sport, as the most common injury is ankle sprains. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, horseback riding produces less head injuries per year than Football, Basketball, Soccer, riding bicycles, and playing Softball. Is vaulting safe for horses? Yes, vaulting is not Read more…
There have been proven instances of cheating in horse racing, as in any sport. Thankfully these instances of race-fixing are few and far between and if it is proven the punishments for trainers, jockeys or owners are very severe to act as a strong deterrent, these ranges from: Ban to Read more…