Racehorses in North America typically run around turns on their left lead and the straightaways on their right lead. The reason for this is that a horse is more balanced when they lead with the leg corresponding to the direction Read more…
Horsepower refers to how much power your engine can produce in a certain amount of time. So, the more horsepower that your engine has, the faster you will be able to go. Why is high horsepower good? In general the Read more…
Heaviest and Lightest Horses Ever The lightest dwarf miniature horse was Thumbelina weighing 57 pounds (25.85 kg). The lightest born foal is a dwarf miniature Einstein that weighed less than 7 pounds (3.17 kg) at the moment of birth. What Read more…
The most common way to dispose of a horses’ body is to bury it, bring it to a landfill, or have it cremated. Horses are an integral part of many people’s families and are trusted companions. Where does a horse Read more…
Dressage. In Dressage competitions, horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements, known as ‘figures’. Driving. Driving is the oldest competitive equestrian sport yet it continues to thrive in the 21st century. Eventing. Jumping. Read more…
10 Most Famous Horse Races in the World Kentucky Derby. Photo by PandamicPhoto.com. Preakness Stakes. Photo by Maryland GovPics. Belmont Stakes. Photo by Mike Lizzi. Breeders’ Cup. Photo by TheBluZebra (Wikipedia) Melbourne Cup. Photo by Charlievdb (Flickr) Dubai World Cup. Read more…
Light horsemen mostly fought dismounted. They were considered to be ‘mounted infantry’ instead of ‘cavalry’. The soldiers rode horses to a battlefield where they engaged with the enemy on foot and then left quickly on horseback when disengaging. What is Read more…
The salaries of Horse Traders in the US range from $31,220 to $101,180 , with a median salary of $56,270 . Is horse selling profitable? Buying and selling horses is generally only profitable if you’re a talented trainer with the Read more…
A bronco is a type of horse, not a species or a breed. It comes from the Spanish broncos, which means rough. American cowboys borrowed the lingo from their Mexican counterparts to describe untrained or partially trained horses. What is Read more…
Light horses are smaller horses, with small bones and thin legs. Most weigh less than 1,300 pounds. Ponies are also small horses, usually less than 800 pounds and shorter than 58 inches from ground to withers (the ridge between the Read more…