Is Horsepower Related To Engine Size?

Horsepower depends on the engines’ design and tuning, engines’ capacity and size, type of the fuel that is used, number of valves, valves’ timing, the air changing method (natural, turbocharged, supercharged..), the fuel delivery method and so on. Does bigger engine mean more horsepower? A basic guide to engine size Read more…

Why Is A Horse Race Called A Bumper?

The term “bumper” arose because in the past only amateur riders were allowed to compete and had an ungainly bumping style in comparison to the professionals. Bumpers are most commonly run over distances of 13–20 furlongs. What does bumpers mean in horse racing? National Hunt Flat races – commonly known Read more…

Can A Blind Horse Survive?

A horse that becomes blind because of disease or injury can often be kept safe and healthy with a few management changes. Some of the management tips are simple common sense for any property where horses live, while others are related directly to the horse’s condition. Can blind horses live? Read more…