What is drifting, falling in, or falling out? People often use this term interchangeably. A horse might only fall in or out on one rein, or may do it all the time. Essentially, it refers to a horse who doesn’t travel straight. What Does drifting mean in horse racing? Drifting Read more…
Longeing is performed on a large circle with the horse traveling around the outside edge of a real or imaginary ring with the handler on the ground in the center, holding the line. Why do horses run in circles? Compulsive circling at the walk generally results from some type of Read more…
Equine agility or horse agility is a sport similar to dog agility but using horses. Horses are asked to navigate an obstacle course with guidance from a human handler on the ground. What is agility horse? Horse Agility is an equestrian discipline and internationally competitive sport in which horse and Read more…
Experience from the racing track A career on the racetrack is the perfect preparation for competition life; ex racehorses are used to crowds, loudspeakers, other horses, and the adrenaline rush of events. Are Thoroughbreds good eventers? Considered the fastest breed of horse, Thoroughbreds are well-known for their athleticism and excel Read more…
Horses with the same sire but different dams are simply said to be “by the same sire”, and no sibling relationship is implied. “Full” (or “own”) siblings have both the same dam and the same sire. The terms paternal half-sibling, and maternal half-sibling are also often used. Can you breed Read more…
From horses’ earnings, jockey and training fees are paid. After monthly expenses and fees are paid, there is usually very little profit remaining for the horse owner. As an example, in a race with a purse of $10,000, the winning horse owner gets $6000. How much does the owner of Read more…
ou should be sitting in the middle of the saddle, with your legs and stirrups at an equal length, while a line through the middle of your chin, breastbone, belly button and pubic bone should be vertically aligned with the horse’s spine and breastbone. Why is the correct riding position Read more…
When the horse suddenly stops, the rider falls in the forward direction due to the inertia of motion. The lower portion of the rider comes to rest along with the horse while the upper portion of the rider still continues to move forward. Hence, he falls forward. Why do horse Read more…
Leaning forwards is often caused by a lack of balance in the saddle. This can happen when you’re a beginner and haven’t yet developed an independent seat, and it can also happen when you don’t know where your own “neutral” point is. Here are some position fixes you can put Read more…
Top 5 Best Bits for OTTBs Myler SS Loose Ring Comfort Snaffle. Happy Mouth Contour Double Jointed Round Eggbutt Snaffle. Happy Mouth Pro King Dee Shaped Mullen Bit. Loose Ring Waterford. Copper & Steel Roller Snaffle. What is the best bit for an OTTB that carries its head high? What Read more…