Typically these are used as an aid for controlling strong horses and preventing a horse from getting their tongue over the bit while racing. In essence, the jockey keeps control over the horse by keeping the bit in its appropriate Read more…
It allows a veterinarian to detect physical abnormalities as well as signs of inflammation or infection. “Scoping” horses on farm just prior to the end of a sale preparation and before they travel to the sales complex is common practice. Read more…
For Thoroughbred horses exiting racing completely, 19% were rehomed to other equestrian pursuits, 18% for breeding, and 6% were sent for slaughter. What happens to race horses when they are retired? A racehorse’s career is often short-lived and after retirement, Read more…
As a former gymnast and a rider I have to say that most of the damages in horseback riding,like falling from a horse while cantering etc…, can hurt your back and your legs specially, but in gymnastic most of the Read more…
If, after fifteen minutes, the bleeding hasn’t stopped, or if it’s particularly profuse, you should contact your vet immediately. Serious bleeds, that result in a lot of blood loss, can be fatal. You should also speak to your vet if Read more…
Yes, but only a little. Horse-racing enthusiasts like to say that the jockey accounts for 10 percent of a horse’s performance on any given day. While that’s hardly scientific, it gets to the nut of a jockey’s role: He can’t Read more…
There are restrictions put on claimed horses. After a horse is claimed, restrictions are put on the claimed horse. If a horse is claimed, it may not be allowed to start in another claiming race or sold for 30 days Read more…
Fight the instinct to put your arms out to break the fall; instead cross your arms with you elbows tucked in, and try to land on your shoulder and tuck yourself into a roll. Don’t hang onto the reins – Read more…
The buyer will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price. If you rightfully reject the horse because it is not fit for purpose or of satisfactory quality you are not obliged to transport the horse back to Read more…
Rejecting the horse In the first instance, within 30 days of both ownership having passed from one party to the other and the horse having been delivered, the consumer has a short-term right to reject the horse and seek a Read more…