“When a horse loses a shoe it’s often a front shoe, and it’s caused by the back foot coming into contact with the front shoe, either through forging or overreaching,” says Jack. Overreaching is where the toe of the hindfoot Read more…
Two race tracks, Arlington Park and Hawthorne Race Course, make up the bulk of Illinois’ yearly horse racing. Arlington Park, in particular, has become one of the most popular racing venues in the United States. On Arlington Million Day, the Read more…
Livestock, Horses and Poultry In cases involving livestock (which includes horses) and poultry, BOAH does have jurisdiction to enforce the agency’s standards of care (345 IAC 14). Are horses considered livestock in Indiana? (9) Livestock includes horses, cows, goats, pigs, Read more…
Evaporative cooling i.e. sweating, is the most important mechanism by which horses control their body temperature during and after exercise. Water from sweat evaporates into the air taking heat energy with it. Body heat is also lost (about 30%) through Read more…
Horses – If your horses are a “necessary and ordinary” cost of maintaining your business, then of course all the necessary expenses of keeping them are tax deductions! Can you write off a couch? While this is not an exhaustive Read more…
Online betting: Two of the three major legal horse racing betting sites are available to Indiana residents. These are BetAmerica and TVG betting. Both allow bets on domestic and international races online on either desktop or mobile devices. How do Read more…
Today, betting on horse races is legal in most states, although each state has its regulations. Online betting is prohibited in some states, although many cities still allow their residents to bet online. Can you bet on horses on your Read more…
Horse racing at county fairs has been a mainstay in Indiana since the 1800s. While many states legalized pari-mutuel betting early, the Hoosier State only introduced this in a 1993 bill. The first racetrack would follow in 1994, with the Read more…
Horse racing, including thoroughbred and harness racing, is legal in Illinois. There are racetracks and offtrack betting sites throughout the state. Illinois allows online and phone betting on horse races along with traditional simulcasting. Is horse racing illegal in Illinois? Read more…
Sign up now to bet on all your favorite horse races, right from you phone. Coming soon to other states! BetMGM Horse Racing is brought to you by the world’s leading sportsbooks, resorts, and casinos. Experience the thrill of the Read more…