At its core, equestrian sport is a partnership between horse and human. This relationship is unique, and it affects both the culture of the sport and our identity as athletes. Is an horse a athlete? Horses are exceptional athletes but Read more…
Horse riding lessons are one of the most popular ways to make a little money on the side while still enjoying time with your pets. Lessons improve riding abilities and help instill confidence in young riders who are just getting Read more…
Since 2009, at least 76 jumps horses (57 in Victoria and 19 in South Australia) have died from injuries sustained due to jumps racing but the death toll is believed to be much higher because the industry has not publicly Read more…
It’s whoa. This interjection means “stop.” You might use it as a command to stop a galloping horse. Or, if you are having a conversation, you might use it to encourage your partner to pause. Why do you say Woah Read more…
Jumps racing results in the death of racehorses for several reasons including catastrophic injuries, performance-restricting injuries and poor performance. How many horses die from jump racing? With the deaths of at least six horses reported in 2019, and at least Read more…
Sham. Preakness Stakes (May 19) In a field of six horses, Sham finished second to Secretariat by 2 1⁄2 lengths again. Before the race, Sham was given only bottled water to drink. Who came in second after Secretariat? He was Read more…
Sawbuck became the biggest priced jumps winner in racing history with a 300-1 score at Punchestown. The huge outsider shocked the opposition in the Bar One Racing Quick Deposit & Withdraw Maiden Hurdle. Conor O’Dwyer’s charge had shown very little Read more…
Many people believe that horseback riding is not a sport because they believe that it is ‘too easy’ or that ‘the horse does all the work’ and there is ‘no physical exertion’, and the same people might also say that Read more…
Since 2009, at least 76 jumps horses (57 in Victoria and 19 in South Australia) have died from injuries sustained due to jumps racing but the death toll is believed to be much higher because the industry has not publicly Read more…
Hickstead. One of Canada’s top Olympic athletes — a stallion named Hickstead — collapsed and died in front of hundreds of spectators while competing in Italy on Sunday. Was a horse euthanized at the Olympics? Tokyo Olympics: Horse euthanized after Read more…