Thoroughbred Horse Racing and Their Numerous Types Thoroughbred horse racing and their various types. The preferred form of horse racing in the entire world is Thoroughbred horse racing and received so in style that some horse racing followers don't know of some other form of horse racing. Thoroughbred horse racing is often known as the "sport of kings" by some horse racing fans. A thoroughbred horse proprietor would hire a coach to...more
Horseboxes For Sale In Different Ranges Horseboxes for sale can be found in a number a styles and sizes with different accommodations. There are high quality new ones and some well maintained used ones that are for sale. Keep in mind the number of horses you need to haul and amount of people that will be travelling, with them. Many of the manufactures make different styles and layouts.If you own one horse or more, chances are that you will...more
Deciding to board a horse is invariably an expensive and confusing task, especially when wanting to make a choice between partial boarding or full horse boarding. When owning and looking after a horse, there are many immediate fees that include medical checks, food, training, as well as riding equipment and gear. The last thing any owner wants to be concerned with is fussing from the high cost just to board a horse. More often than not, owners won't have the land for stables or pasture which is needed to shelter and raise a contented horse, consequently they would have to resort to boarding. There are benefits to both partial and full boarding styles and choosing the best one for every budget and lifestyle lies in some important criteria. In order to discover which one would work best, check out some of the following questions: How much time must you care for your horse? When there is a substantial amount of time to look after the horse each day, partial boarding could might be preferable. They generally offer stables with bedding and fields for roaming, however the owners of the horse must feed and clean them on a daily basis. If you are looking for these services covered,...more
Breeding Horses to Sell Whether you are an amateur breeder or own a professional stud farm, the people who have the most success are the ones which are the best prepared. By understanding the full picture you lessen the chance for disappointment. Horse breeding judgements can be clouded by sentiments, false perceptions and a basic lack...more
How to Achieve a Successful Horse Sale! Buying a horse is like trying to find a life partner on a first date. Some manage it, most don't.Like dating, some simple rules make the process easier, cheaper and more effective! As seller, you're the dating agency.BE HONESTBuyers need a realistic impression of your horse. What is your horse like...more
You must be familiar with the sport of show jumping, as it is one of the most spectacular types of equestrian competition known today. There are many opportunities to see it in action during outdoor show events in the summer and both spectators and competitors certainly favour any show jumping competition. It's been recognised throughout the world at the highest levels and has been an established Olympic element for a long time.This sport is designed to show the affinity between the horse and its rider, the levels of performance, agility, ambition, training and coordination. A course is laid out with a number of different show jumps in a variety of different combinations and structures. There will be a number of different changes of direction, together with a requirement for the horse and rider to change tempo from time to time to be able to clear those numerous obstacles in the correct order. The ultimate purpose is to achieve a clean jumping record over the course in the best time possible.The beauty and diversity of show jumping is in the number of different horse jumps that are set out and the combinations thereof. For example, you can expect to find different...more
Glorious Goodwood: I will never own horses in Britain again, says Harry Findlay after ban A mortified Harry Findlay said today that he was unlikely to own racehorses in Britain again, after he was given a six-month ban for laying one of his...more
Rearing under saddle is one of the most dangerous vices a horse can have, not only is it frightening, it can also be life threatening. Rearing under saddle is a difficult vice to break in a horse and to do so you must first try to understand the...more
Making it comfortable for your horse Any horse rider knows that the horse has to be comfortable if he is to enjoy his ride. This holds true whether the rider is into show jumping, a professional horse rider or into racing. Maybe, he loves...more
Horse Jumps What Are They Composed Of Horse jumps are carefully designed for size, height and safety of materials. These jumps test the training and expertise of both horse and rider in competitions. As this magnificent animal takes the jumps...more
Horse Jump Hurdles What Are They Composed Of Horse jumps are the equipment used to set up jumping courses either in a show ring or on a trail. The abilities of horse and rider are both challenged. A beauteous animal jumps over a fence and you...more
Jockeys Do Make a Difference in Winning Horse Races Winning isn't a random event in a horse race. While there is something called racing luck and sometimes things happen that seem random, in the long run, skill and preparation are the two...more