Information about horse racing, from training techniques to racing equipment, is examined.
The cost of keeping horses is expensive. Ours often stay at a training center, and we pay someone local to haul them to their races, but this month’s bill made me realize that I needed to find out the going rate to transport a horse. In general, most commercial equine transportation services charge .75 to …
When I took my grandson to the backside of the track after a race, he pointed out the small grooms with limps and asked if they used to be jockeys? The answer seemed obvious, I told him yes and then he asked why so many get hurt? This question made me think about the risks …
I put a lot of time and effort into my new three-year-old filly, and I thought she would do really well. But so far this year, we’ve had only fifth-place finishes at races? Maybe it’s just not meant for us, or perhaps switching jockeys will help improve her performance. The jockey is an integral part …
I took my family on a tour of the barns after we watched some young horses work at the training center. While there our youngest child asked why a groom was running cold water over a horse’s lower legs – the trainer told us the horse bowed a tendon, which raised even more questions. A …
It has been nearly four centuries since formal horse racing was developed and over this time, there have been some amazing horse racing facts that you might not know about but should. I’m going to share with you critical information about horse racing, racing personalities, and the most important players in the game – thoroughbred …
As a horse owner, I’ve always been fascinated by their anatomy, and one of the most intriguing organs is their heart. It has incredible pumping power that makes it possible for horses to run fast and cover long distances efficiently. A horse’s heart is a melon-sized organ weighing 8 – 9 pounds. It beats 28 …
My first racehorse was a quarter horse, which got me hooked on this sport years ago. So during a conversation with some friends about horse racing, I found it surprising to learn how many people aren’t familiar with quarter horse racing. The quarter horse breed originated in the United States. They are known for their …
Horse racing is a sport that has been around for centuries. With all this time, you would think there would be one particular way to get rich from it, but there are actually three ways you can make money: betting, owning horses, or breeding them. It is possible to get rich from horse racing, but …
COVID-19 affected most industries and has many people wondering if the horse racing industry will die out or thrive when it’s passed. I have friends on both sides; some fear the pandemic will be its demise while others think it will bounce back stronger than ever. The sport of horse racing isn’t dying, but it’s …
I often get approached by people who wonder if horse racing is good or bad for horses. There are many different opinions on the matter. For some, it is a sport that brings families together to raise, train, and watch the animals they love to compete. On the other hand, horse racing is the exploitation …