Shire horses. Shire horses typically range from 16.2hh to 19hh. Known as the world’s largest horse, the Shire Horse originated in England and was bred for pulling heavy loads on the farm and carrying military men in full armor. Their Read more…
American Quarter Horse. American Quarter Horse Their compact maneuverability makes them particularly desirable in rodeo competitions like reining and cutting. This is the horse that cowboys ride. What was the most common horse in the Wild West? American Quarter Horse Read more…
Some breeds of horses, such as the Friesian horse, Murgese and Ariegeois (or Merens), are almost exclusively black. How rare is a solid black horse? Black horses aren’t exactly rare but are seen as uncommon among breeds. There are two Read more…
Eohippus. Eohippus, (genus Hyracotherium), also called dawn horse, extinct group of mammals that were the first known horses. What was the 1st horse? By 55 million years ago, the first members of the horse family, the dog-sized Hyracotherium, were scampering Read more…
Yes, you can bet on every single horse in a race, but it’s generally not practical, or profitable. Can you bet all horses to win? That’s because it’s almost mathematically impossible to win by betting on every horse in every Read more…
Of the many things to consider, the one factor that will probably be near the top of most punters list of important handicapping factors is the going, or essentially the horse’s ability on the going. What is the best strategy Read more…
Both males and females race, sometimes even against each other. Speaking of racehorses, both males and females race. It’s rare for them to race together, but sometimes fillies and mares beat colts and stallions. Do female horses compete? Male and Read more…
A show wager will yield the lowest payoff but offers the greatest chance of winning. The minimum bet for a win, place or show wager is only $2. Exotic wagers involve betting on two or more horses, either within a Read more…
Most race horses and race winners are male horses (either intact males or geldings). While male and female horses do not exhibit sexual dimorphism as obviously as human athletes, male horses are considered more aggressive racers and generally have a Read more…
Once the auction starts, you’ll bid on the horse you like once they come into the sales ring. If you place the highest bid, you will give your bidding number to the auctioneer and go fill out paperwork to officially Read more…