So What Is Horse Racing Horse racing is a sport that is closely associated with gambling. It has been in existence for hundreds of years and is largely known as an equestrian activity. It is also an international sport that is watched in almost every nation and there are different types of horse races. It is important to state that horse racing does not use just any type of horse but rather, there are specific breeds which are...more
Getting the Most Out of Every Dollar Spent on Your Tractor's Horsepower As seen on TractorLife.com.Routine tractor maintenance may not make a top 10 list of favorite farm jobs, but neglecting the regular intervals of servicing a tractor's critical fluids and filters not only can decrease a tractor's overall useful service life, it can be robbing producers of the hard-earned dollars spent for horsepower (hp)."Honestly, the...more
Biomechanic parameters of the lateral and middle gait measured by analoc-e with gaited horses in germany BIOMECHANIC PARAMETERS OF THE LATERAL AND MIDDLE GAIT MEASURED BY ANALOC-E WITH GAITED HORSES IN GERMANY Written by: A.P.Toledo – Analoc-E coordinator and horse-gait researcher toledo@toledohorse.com.br. A Seminar of gait horse analysis using the Analoc-E System was carried out at Ferwick Farm indoor arena –Erbach- Germany last february 2006. A good approach of the non invasive technology developed by Dr. A.P.Toledo (brazilian engineer and horse gait researcher) and Dr. C.A.Schelim (Engineer and Software Specialist) with 45 European gaited horse breeders which attended the meeting, despite of the cold weather and snow-capped roads.The event was nicely organized by Mrs. Caroline Jost and Marcel Kilbert with the Gaited Horse Breeders Association and Ferwick Farm team. The gait analysis were conducted with Islander, American Saddlebred , Manga-larga Marchador horses and gaited horses bread in Germany.The first gaited horse was an American Saddle (Two5) male with a good lateral (picada) gait. This gait showed two triple stances of foreleg (17.6 %), two triple...more
Wooden Rocking Horses If you are looking for a timeless toy that can be used for several years, you need to begin browsing wooden rocking horses. These ride on toys have become a staple in my children's lives. There are some things you need to think about before purchasing a rocking horse. If you buy one made with quality, it's...more
Big Philou: Champion Racehorse One of jockey Roy Higgins and trainer Bart Cummings favorite racehorse was Big Philou. The New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse was foaled in 1965. His sire Le Filou was imported from France while his dam, Pink Lady was by Contact. As much as the formidable horse will be remembered for his domination of...more
Handmade rocking horse As many of us can probably testify, the young child is without doubt one of the most contrary beings in existence. Tuesday's best friend is Wednesday's enemy; the favourite green spotted ballerina outfit, worthy of a screaming tantrum at 7 in the morning, is given no more than a passing thought by mid-afternoon. Children will steamroller happily on through their very own rainbow of ridiculous preferences, leaving anyone over the age of ten puzzling and exhausted in their wake.Tuesday's best friend is Wednesday's enemy; the favourite green spotted ballerina outfit, worthy of a screaming tantrum at 7 in the morning, is given no more than a passing thought by mid-afternoon. Children will steamroller happily on through their very own rainbow of ridiculous preferences, leaving anyone over the age of ten puzzling and exhausted in their wake.Of course, one can hardly blame them for any of this: it is understandably hard to be decisive when you are five and almost every single thing you encounter in the world is something you have never seen before.Of course, one can hardly blame them for any of this: it is understandably hard to be decisive when you...more
How Osteochondrosis (OC) Occurs in the Horse Osteochondrosis is a joint condition that could influence all horses, but is observed to be most common in Warmblood horses. It's an illness that may cause lameness and make extended time...more
Checking the Fit of a Horse Rug When fitting a rug on your horse, it is easy to get into the habit of just throwing it on and "having a look". Every now and again, however, it is sensible assess the horse's rugs and and check that they...more
Getting Around with your Horse Living without a horsebox or trailer can be frustrating, especially if you are used to having one but for some reason circumstances dictate that you can no longer afford it. For those who have never owned...more
How Horse Trailers Have Changed With Time Exactly what must you consider when you're looking for horse trailers? Should you look at the overall expenditures, the life expectancy and durability of the item, the risk-free passage of your...more
Racing Winners - Want To Know About Horse Racing? Horse racing finds its roots in America within your 1600's. The main standard race program in North America was Hempstead Plains, lengthy Island. This was the program where Bulle Rock,...more
Horse Handicap - Betting the Kentucky Derby Even individuals who do not stick to horse racing tune in to watch the Kentucky Derby. using the area of horses, it's just one from the hardest races to handicap but using the best suited...more