Recently some friends and I discussed the greatest racehorses of all time. We agreed on many of the horses but disagreed about others, so I decided to do some research and compile my list for all to see. Horse Record Color Sex Years raced Man O’ War 21-1-0 Chestnut Stallion 1919-1921 Secretariat 16-3-1 Chestnut Stallion …
Regardless of when a racehorse is born, they all have the same birthday, January 1. Relegating all horses to the same date of birth is strange, but surely there must be a rational reason, so I decided to discover why thoroughbred racehorses have the same birthday. Thoroughbred racehorses have the same birthday to make it …
On a recent trail ride, we took our horses through some swamps and bayous. The water’s increasing depth worried my grandson, and he asked if the water keeps getting deeper, can our horses swim. Horses can swim, and a number are quite proficient. But just like humans, some are better than others, and then there …
Going to the track is a fun outing, and while there, you’ll see horses of varying sizes and colors. But are all the racehorses Thoroughbreds or do other breeds also race? Horses don’t have to be a Thoroughbred to race. Many different horse breeds compete in sanctioned horse races, including Quarter horses, Arabians, Paints, and …
As I strolled through the picturesque New Orleans French Quarter streets, I spotted a draft horse wearing blinders. While I use them on my own racehorses, seeing this horse prompted me to ponder why it wears blinders. Many believe they’re just decorative, but in reality, they serve a vital practical purpose. Horses wear blinders to …
It’s not easy for most people to distinguish a racehorse’s gender, especially when it’s running 30 mph down a race track. So they often assume all the horses are male. But is this true? Are all racehorse males? Racehorses can be either male or female. Mares (female horses) compete against their male counterparts and often …
Horse racing is an expensive and financially risky endeavor. It is also one of the most exciting and rewarding sports globally. But, can you make money owning a racehorse? Yes, you can make money owning a racehorse, but it takes patience, luck, and knowledge of the racing industry. However, the vast majority of racehorse owners …
My grandson got up early and rode with me to the training center to watch some young horses work on the track. He was tired but excited to see some young racehorse prospects and asked why do horses train so early. Early morning workouts allow the trainers and jockeys time to tend to the horses …