An impressive 17+ hands tall, he was known to be very gentle and well trained. He was retired after a brief stand-in appearance in the 1956 movie, “The Lone Ranger”, and was only used for close ups and head shots thereafter. In 1957, Silver won the Award for Excellence (Patsy). Read more…
Two black horses can produce a black foal. Or a chestnut. That’s because if each of the black horses carries a copy of the recessive chestnut gene, the foal could conceivably receive a copy from each parent and—voila! Can a black mare have a chestnut foal? The recessive nature of Read more…
Grey horses symbolize wisdom, patience, and clarity. Dreaming of a grey horse is typically a sign of caution. It’s a warning to take your next step carefully. If you intend to make a big decision, be patient and contemplative. What does a horse symbolize spiritually? Power, Freedom, and Wisdom The Read more…
The silver or silver dapple (Z) gene is a dilution gene that affects the black base coat color and is associated with Multiple Congenital Ocular Abnormalities. It will typically dilute a black mane and tail to a silvery gray or flaxen color, and a black body to a chocolaty brown, Read more…
If you are making a wager in person, you will have to verbalize your bet to the teller, including the track you are betting on, the race number the horse is entered in, the amount you are wagering, the type of bet you are placing and the saddlecloth number of Read more…
Horse race bets are calculated the same as any other bet, by multiplying the stake by the odds. However, horse race bets placed on the Tote are calculated by the total value of the pool split evenly to the winning stakes. How do I calculate how much I will win Read more…
Usually there are eight or more horses in the race, and place bets pay for first, second and third. This is by far the most common scenario. However, there are some differences with place bets for small race fields. If there are between five and seven runners in a race, Read more…
Mules have inherited the best qualities of both, being larger and faster-moving than donkeys but less picky about food and stabling than horses, and cheaper to keep. They will pull a cart or carry packs across their backs, and can be ridden. What advantage does a mule have over a Read more…
Just be knowledgable of the surrounding area of the stable you wish to bushwhack, say if you are robbing the Valentine stable, then you could just fire your gun from the seat of your ride, however, if you are robbing a secluded stable, you may need to get your hands Read more…
1,390 to 1,985 pounds Horse weight based on height Horse height in hands Horse weight 17h 1,215 to 1,765 pounds (551 – 800.5 kg) 17.2h 1,390 to 1,985 pounds (630.5 – 900.5 kg) 18h 1,545 to 2,295 pounds (701 – 1,041 kg) Is 17.2 hands a big horse? Light riding Read more…