Distinguishing features: The Camarillo White Horse has become famous over the years for their brilliant white coat. Unlike a gray horse that is born dark and lightens with age, these horses are born white and remain that way throughout their Read more…
List of fatalities Year Horse Fence No. 2019 Up For Review 1 (& 17) 2012 Synchronised While running riderless 2012 According to Pete (6 &) 22 2011 Ornais 4 (& 20) Which horses fell at 2022 Grand National? The news Read more…
Professor Chris Proudman, veterinary advisor to Aintree racecourse, explained: “After the race, Discorama, who had pulled up while travelling on the flat between fences, was assessed further in Aintree’s veterinary treatment facility within the stables. What horses fell at Grand Read more…
Bolting is the term used when a horse gallops off out of control and the rider is unable to stop it. In addition to being very frightening for the rider, this can also be very dangerous for the horse, rider Read more…
Trooping the Colour incident When the Queen came past riding her 19-year-old horse Burmese, Sarjeant quickly fired six blanks from his starting pistol. The horse was momentarily startled but the Queen brought it under control and was unharmed. When did Read more…
The best position to keep control of your horse is to sit up straight and tall, relax your back, hold the reins gently, set a foot in each stirrup, and hold your balance to not make your horse feel like Read more…
Your Horse May Be Girthy Because His Tack Doesn’t Fit Make sure that your tack fits properly and is placed correctly on his back. The girth should be tight enough to hold your saddle in place, but not so tight Read more…
Most often, bolting refers to a “runaway” – horses that gallop off with a handler at high speed, whether being ridden under saddle or driving in harness. There are many causes, most linked to fright that triggers the fight-or-flight response Read more…
The difference is that a trotter moves its legs forward in diagonal pairs (right front and left hind, then left front and right hind striking the ground simultaneously), whereas a pacer moves its legs laterally (right front and right hind Read more…
It is thought to commemorate King Alfred the Great’s victory over the Danes at Ethandun (The Battle of Edington), which took place near Bratton Camp in 878AD. What is the meaning of the white horses in Wiltshire? The White Horse Read more…