The three categories of horses No matter which breed of horse you look at it's going to appeal to you. These animals are very beautiful, and you got to be cautious while looking for one. Temperament of a horse is a decisive factor in making you decide whether you want to buy it or not? When it comes to different categories of horses, they are basically divided into three categories according to their temperament:Hot bloodCold bloodWarm...more
Any talk of Australasia's greatest racehorses will always see the wonderful black horse, Kingston Town at the forefront of any discussion. One of the original five inductees into Australian Horse Racing's Hall Of Fame, Kingston Town won 30 races, including 14 Group 1 events, and was the first million dollar earner of the Australian turf.Kingston Town's dam, Ada Hunter was purchased in Germany by golfing legend, Norman von Nida who was a close...more
Cox Plate - Horse Power at its Best The Moonee Valley Racing Club pays tribute to the club's founder, W. S. Cox, with a Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds and over run over a distance of 2,040 meters. The Plate is held on a Saturday, one week after the Caulfield Cup at Caulfield and before the Melbourne Cup. The W. S. Cox Plate carries weight-for-age prize of AUD$ 3 million, the richest in its category. The race was included in the Emirates World Series Racing Championship, known as the 'grand prix' of horse racing on a global scale. The series includes the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, the Dubai World Cup, the Hong Kong Cup, and Breeders' Cup Classic, among others.The Cox Plate is said to be the ultimate test of speed and endurance with quite a few triple champions including Chatham from 1932 - 1934, Rising Fast from 1954 - 1956, and Kingstown from 1980 - 1982. So You Think, ridden by Glen Boss and trained by Bart Cummings, won the prestigious Plate in 2009, following it up with another splendid performance in 2010, and will probably aim for the triple crown in 2011. However, there are no certainties in horse racing, and no jockey or trainer will be...more
Horse handicapping and the way that bets are placed today go hand in hand with what some are calling the new world of virtual horse racing and betting. This new concept in horse racing will have just about every feature that traditional horse races of today bring to the table, including the horse handicapping that will be a factor in the betting...more
When Handicapping a Horse Race, How Many Races Should Be Used to Determine Class and Speed? Knowing which horse has faced the toughest competition and which horse runs the fastest on the average is crucial to determining the true value of each horse in a race. The reason that handicappers want to know the horse's true, or fair value, is...more
The Danger of Thrill Betting on Horse Races - Don't Make This Mistake If you are one of the millions of people who bet on horse races, you probably understand how much fun it is to see your horse win the race and to collect your winnings. While psychologists tell us their are many reasons that people enjoy horse racing, almost all people enjoy wagering for the same reason. It is thrilling to win, especially to win money. For those who don't work hard at handicapping horse races, it almost feels like they are getting away with something or like finding money in the street.For the people who do work hard to figure out the races, it feels like a reward for hard work. In fact, many professional handicappers treat it like another day at work, expect to win, and feel justly compensated when they win. While feeling rewarded for a job well done can be intoxicating to some, the thrill of winning at the horse races when you've don it by chance or luck, is downright thrilling. Of course, most people who gamble on horse races wind up losing money in the long run, so the sense of getting something for nothing is not very accurate.The momentary pleasure and thrill of it all...more
Ways to Sell or Buy your Dream Horse When it comes to SELLING, prepare at least one month out from sale. Get the horse fit, clip if the time of the year warrants it and pull the mane or trim until tidy (get help if you need it) include tail,...more
The Ultimate Horse Buyer's Guide In the war between heart and head, too often the heart wins. Although amusing, this story is true of many who buy a new horse. Here are a few suggestions to help you with the buying process.One day a man...more
Kazakhstan Aathlete Fell off The Horse and The Horse was directly killed On November 23th, in Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games, one accident took place in the Modern Pentathlon Equestrian. The Kazakhstan Aathlete Fell off The Horse Galina • Dole...more
How to Stop Your Horse From Bucking Riding a bucking horse is no fun. If you've been wondering how to stop your horse from bucking, you've probably hit the ground a few times and if you haven't yet, you've come close. To stop a horse from...more
Horses For Sale Are Growing In Number A huge increase in horses for sale has resulted due to the current economic downturn. High-priced show horses are selling for a fraction of what their original value. Many owners are giving their horses...more
Show Jumps Require Saddles That Allow Both Rider And Horse More Freedom Show Jumps is usually part of the English style equestrian competitions. This event can be on its on at a competition or it can be combined with a variety of different...more