The Queen has arrived at the Royal Windsor Horse Show after missing the State Opening of Parliament earlier this week. The 96-year-old was driven on to the showground in a Range Rover. Did Queen go to the Royal Windsor Horse Read more…
Notable winners of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes include Adayar (2021), Enable (2017/2019/2020), Highland Reel (2016), Harbinger (2010), Galileo (2001), Montjeu (2000), Swain (1997/1998), Lammtarra (1995), Generous (1991), Nashwan (1989), Dancing Brave (1986), Shergar (1981), Dahlia (1973/1974), Read more…
Horses were one of Queen Elizabeth’s true passions. The British monarch received her first riding lesson at age three, was given her first pony when she turned four, and throughout the years, she has often been spotted riding in Windsor Read more…
Paul Jones. The 1920 Kentucky Derby was the 46th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 8, 1920, and was run at a mile and one-quarter. Paul Jones won the race by a nose after staving Read more…
Horse racing was a popular sport in Ancient Rome, a period in history that began in 753 BC with the Kingdom of Rome. In fact, many of the sport’s rules and traditions originated during this era. Archaeological records show horse Read more…
Rails. Also called Poles or Cavaletti Poles, these are the posts that the horse jumps over. What is it called when horses jump over poles? 1. CROSSRAIL JUMP. In Crossrail jumps, two poles are placed in the form of an Read more…
KNICKS GO. Knicks Go Named 2021 World’s Best Racehorse in Longines Rankings LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings Leading Horses click here for complete rankings Rank Horse Rating 1 KNICKS GO (USA) 129 2 ADAYAR (IRE) 127 2 MISHRIFF (IRE) 127 Read more…
Call the vet if your horse has… Fever (Temp > 101.5ºF adult, >102ºF foal): Temperatures over 103 F indicate a serious problem, and your horse should be placed in a cool area with fans and hosed off until the vet Read more…
The nightshade plant is in the Solanaceae family and Solanum genus. There are multiple species of nightshade, all poisonous to your horse if ingested. Common names include deadly nightshade, black nightshade, bittersweet nightshade, and silverleaf nightshade. What is the most Read more…
Is it OK for your horse to consume them? Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are not known to be toxic to horses. However, false dandelions (Hypochaeris radicata or Hypochoeris radicata) are thought to cause stringhalt in horses if too many are consumed. Read more…