The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered Read more…
A claiming race is a race in which every horse running can be “claimed” or purchased after the race. It is open to current owners, new owners or those getting back in the sport. It is a simple, quick and Read more…
All horse breeds are classified into three main groups: heavy horses, light horses, and ponies. What are the categories of horses? What many people don’t know is that there are 5 main classes which all breeds fall under; draft, light, Read more…
Horse Herds in the Wild A wild herd typically consists of a group of mares, their offspring, and one or more stallions. The herd provides a sense of security and opportunities for rest. It also makes it easier for the Read more…
War Emblem. After doling out a reported $1 million, Salman became the owner of War Emblem. He sent the colt to Bob Baffert, who trained Point Given, Salman’s fifth-place Derby runner last year. “I thought the price was extremely reasonable,” Read more…
A herd of wild horses consists of one or two stallions, a group of mares, and their foals. The leader of the herd is usually an older mare (the “alpha mare”), even though one stallion owns the herd. She maintains Read more…
In short all the Muslim jurists agree that for creating interest in the proper breeding of horses, horse races and other games connected with this animal are allowed in Islam. Is gambling horses haram? From this it is known that Read more…
Why do horses choose to live in herds? Prey animals often live in herds because of the benefits of group living. Safety is the number one priority for equines so having the safety of others is an important feature of Read more…
To adopt a pony, please email us your name and contact details to Ilona and arrange for a monthly donation of Rs. 1000 to India Project for Animals and Nature. You will receive a printed photo of your chosen adopted Read more…
Though Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood is the first to allow horses inside cities, early gameplay videos show that riding horses inside of a city was originally intended to be possible in Assassin’s Creed. Are there horses in Assassin’s Creed? Horses have Read more…