Dirt was the first surface invented for racing and remains the most common surface at racetracks across the country. It’s more affordable than installing an artificial surface or maintaining grass. Which barrier is best in horse racing? Which Horse is Read more…
Some gamblers worry that the track itself has as great an impact on a race as switching between dirt and turf. Horses who excel on turf also seem to run faster on the synthetic surfaces which some claim have a Read more…
Anatomical differences play a role; often, tall horses with large hoofs tend to perform better on grass tracks. Because of their conformation, they don’t bog down in the grass like they often do in the dirt. What is this? Staying Read more…
Horses have long legs and powerful hearts, allowing them to run at high speeds for extended periods. They also have large lungs that enable them to take in more oxygen, which helps them to maintain their speed. What do race Read more…
Popcorn asphalt is an excellent choice, as is stonedust. Dirt is the cheapest option but should be paired with a layer of stone or gravel for drainage. A mixture of stonedust and clay is also a solid choice. HORSE STALL Read more…
2-3 years. The majority of racehorses will have a racing career of only 2-3 years yet their life expectancy is 25-30 years. Whatever the reason or age at which it occurs, all racehorses will eventually cease racing. How long does Read more…
Earth, Sod and Rubber There are basically three surfaces we race horses on in the U.S.; Dirt, Turf and Synthetic. Dirt was the first surface invented for racing and remains the most common surface at racetracks across the country. It’s Read more…
Horses prefer to eat shorter grasses because it they have less fiber and are higher in protein. Mowing helps promote a nutritionally higher quality pasture. Can horses survive on very short grass? Horses have the perfect equipment to eat short Read more…
To move faster, a horse “switches gears” to the trot, and at top speed it shifts to the gallop. Every gait has a distinctive pattern of leg movements-in some, only one foot leaves the ground at a time, while in Read more…
Price offered is for the horse to win the race. If the horse falls, unseats the jockey or is brought down the bet stake is returned. It does not apply to horses that Slip Up, Refuse, Run Out or get Read more…