Desert Orchid lived between 1979 and 2006 in the UK and gained legendary status in National Hunt Racing with 17 major wins, including winning the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park 4 times in 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1990. After retiring in 1991 he returned to Kempton Park every year to lead out the parade of runners for the King George VI Chase.Famous Racehorses of the Twentieth Century By: Sarah B About the Author Kempton...more
Horses are one of the most exciting pets to own and they make excellent companions. In fact, they are almost like people with their own personalities. However, taking care of your horse is a big responsibility and your horse must be cared for properly to keep it healthy and happy. To provide the appropriate level of care for your horse, you can imagine it as being a child of about 4 years old as this is about their level of mentality.The first...more
Horse jumps bring joy to the people watching these magnificent equine competitions. They may or may not appreciate the work and training behind the acquired skills, but they certainly derive pleasure from watching how gracefully they do it. The beauty of the horses is enhanced by an attractive show ring as well.Horse Jumps And Hurdles Hurdles What...more
Your ramp must be strong enough to withstand the weight of your horses but light enough for one person to operate. It is therefore good for you to look for horseboxes for sale, as many online dealers have excellent deals waiting for you.Horseboxes For Sale Things Everyone Should Know About By: karlopaolo24 About the Author ...more
Are you tired of losing at the horse races, day after day? I don't blame you, losing at the races despite your best efforts can get very frustrating, not to mention expensive. No one can guarantee to make you a winner, but if you are making one...more
Over the years I've learned a few lessons in horse racing that have served me well for picking winners and making money off my bets. I'm not saying these spot plays are always profitable, but if you follow them for a while, you'll see that they pay...more
Like many people, you may be trying to find good horse race bets to supplement your income. The hard economic times have led to some people trying to make money from betting on the races. While it is true that some people make money wagering on...more
A Very Simplified Description of the GaitThere are two gait genes. One gene is a trot gene, the other is a pace gene. All horses, regardless of breed, have 2 gait genes. Each horse will, therefore, carry a gene pair, consisting of trot/trot,...more
Do you like cashing big tickets at the horse races? How about hitting a nice long shot that makes your day, is that what you like? If you've had that experience the reason is probably that you bet on a horse that the crowd dismissed because they...more