You might not think so, but history reveals otherwise. The world of horse racing may be dominated by men, but there sure are a handful of women who have made a mark for themselves and all other female horse racing enthusiasts. Horse racing is a male-dominated sport, gaining for itself the title, “The Sport of [...]
How many times have you heard people say that horses are stupid, unable to reason, and extremely selfish? But who stops to take the trouble to find out what really makes a horse “tick”? Admitted, there are stupid horses just as there are stupid people, but this large animal is full of fears, emotions, and [...]
The Thoroughbred is the most well-known breed of racehorse in the world. Apart from racing, Thoroughbreds are also bred – with some strategic cross-breeding also involved – for show jumping, polo, hunting, combined training and dressage. They have also been cross-bred to improve the blood of other breeds, such as the Standardbred, the Quarter Horse, [...]
Horse Racing Forms A horse race form is a printed program that displays all of the necessary information about a horse race. It will usually list the scheduled races, the names of the horses, and other pertinent race information. A horse race card helps bettors make an informed betting choice. There is a lot of very [...]
Man has been known to use horses for racing since this specie was first domesticated. Historical evidences reveal that as early as 4500 BC, the nomadic people of Central Asia has already developed systems of horse racing. In fact, the Greeks are known to have incorporated horse racing in the Olympics since 638 BC. Both [...]
As a sport, horse racing has a history of several centuries. The kings of the world enjoyed in, now a section of the society enjoys it. Horse racing promises some thrills, fun and rush of adrenaline, which can’t be seen anywhere else. Horse racing is not everyone. It is a very limited affair. Don’t even [...]
Every horse racing enthusiast must know the different type of races, their requirements, and their implications on the horses that compete in them. Surprised that there are more than just one type of horse race? Then read on. Every time horse racing becomes the topic of conversation, people usually think of only one thing, and [...]
Man has been known to use horses for racing since this specie was first domesticated. Historical evidences reveal that as early as 4500 BC, the nomadic people of Central Asia has already developed systems of horse racing. In fact, the Greeks are known to have incorporated horse racing in the Olympics since 638 BC. Both [...]
Ocala Florida, which was established in 1846, is the seat of Marion County, in Florida. It is well known as the horse capital of the world. Although thoroughbred horse breeding and racing is one of the primary sources of revenue in the area, it is not surprising that when the economic downturn began, Ocala, would [...]
If you want to look at the fine specimens of thoroughbred racing horses, you’re in luck. The internet has provided the novice and professional photographer a way to view the best of the best Horse Racing Photos ever published. Not only published but some that have yet to be published and are exclusive to the [...]
