Horse Racing Handicapping Instructions to Find Horses Ready to WinIf you want to learn how to handicap a horse race and find horses ready to win, or if you want to know when a horse will run a good race, there are a few steps you can take. Like everything else we do in life, there is a right way and many wrong ways to go about looking for good bets. Let's talk about the most important step or lesson first. I am talking about your plan.While going to the horse races can be enjoyable entertainment, betting on horse races involves real hard cash and involves risk. Even when you are spending money on entertainment, you still have to plan your spending and stay within your budget. Therefore, it is important, before you begin the actual handicapping process, to assess your financial resources and set limits on what you can afford to risk. You need a plan and please remember the old saying, "Those who fail to plan, plan to fail."The second step in finding horses ready to win, in other words, good bets, is to look for a horse that has been competing at or above the class level of today's race. As you look through your racing program, circle each horse who has raced at today's...more
Free Horse Racing Picks Sunday From Sunland ParkWAGERING STRATEGYI'm perfectly content boxing an exacta with horseracing-predictions.com #3 SELECTIVE and #6 MISS HEATHER LEE, and I'm excited to make a win/place bet on 'Heather if she's any part of the 6/1 morning line (though I expect her to be way shorter than that). I'll also use these two on top...more
Arizona: HorsesOne of the most graceful hoofed animals that reside on the plains of Arizona is the horse. These gentle creatures which were once part of the wild became domesticated thousands of years ago. Today they wear saddles and harnesses when they reached just two years old and enjoy an average of 25 years of life. These beautiful animals are given different names according to their age, a foal, a yearling, a colt, a filly a mare and a stallion, visitors can see horses of all ages and stages at the Arizona horse farms which are found across the southwestern state. The horse ranches welcome visitors to experience the joy of horseback riding through rentals of horses on an hourly basis to trail through the wilderness of Arizona. Even if you have never ridden a horse before you can get private lessons or even a trail ride to see how you feel about it. There are quality Arizona resorts and Phoenix resorts that provide bed and breakfast for affordable prices. Guests will be in close proximity to the horse farms where they can learn about breeding, boarding and even make a bid to buy a horse. The horse ranch network in Arizona is by no means small, with a number of farms...more
Many people love the idea of owning a horse, and while they understand it's not an inexpensive undertaking, few realize how demanding (and costly) caring for a horse can actually be. One of the primary expenses is feeding the horse. Depending on how...more
Laminitis is an acutely painful condition of the hoof. It most often occurs in the front hooves but can occur on the hind hooves as well. The laminas secure bones to the hoof. When laminitis occurs, lamina and bone become inflamed and may begin to...more
One of the most enjoyable outdoor summer activities is horseback riding. The relationship between a horse and rider is invaluable. As with any other relationship, this relationship will take time and patience to build. The resulting trust and...more
Easy Steps to Build a Better Trail HorseYour horse should stand quietly at ease while you continually rub, shake and toss a slicker and hat around his body and head. These are important steps toward building a trusting relationship and a better trail...more
Steps for Developing a Lighter, More Response HorseHorses can bend and the poll but still not soften the face and month. If your horse is not softening or giving, increase your rein pressure by bumping it back with slightly more force. Remember, no...more