How Long Does a Horse Stay Pregnant?

I’ve managed mares that foaled at 330 days and others that went past 360 with no problems. Knowing the range matters because it sets your watch window and tells you when to involve a vet. Once active labor begins, the…

Why Polo Teams Need So Many Horses

Watch a polo match for a few minutes and you’ll see riders leave the field, swap horses, and head right back into the action. It raises an obvious question: how many players are on a polo team, and why do…

7 Amazing Health Benefits of Playing Polo.

What was once an exclusive sport for the rich, horse polo, is now accessible to the average person. But why should anyone want to get involved in the sport in the first place? This article highlights several essential health benefits…

About Horse Racing Sense

Horse Racing Sense is written by Miles Henry — a licensed Thoroughbred owner and breeder who has raced horses at Fair Grounds, Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, and Louisiana Downs for decades. Every article on this site is grounded in hands-on ownership experience, not secondhand research.

The site covers horse racing betting, handicapping, racehorse ownership, breeding, and racing history. Our content has been referenced by Wikipedia, Inside Edition, and multiple publications. Miles has also appeared as a guest on podcasts discussing ownership, handicapping, and the realities of running horses at regional tracks.

If you're learning to handicap, thinking about claiming your first racehorse, or just following the sport seriously — this is the right place to start.