Horse racing

which I loved the most when I lived in New York City was to go to horse races during the late spring and summer at Belmont Park in Long Island. There was something so exciting about it and I just love horses they are so wonderful. The biggest thrill was the Triple Crown which began with the Kentucky Derby in Kentucky, went on to the Preakness in Maryland and finally the Belmont Stakes in New York. I never put too much money on the horses but it was a thrilling thing to watch the races. Here are…

All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy, shows the importance of horses in modern day America. The social foundation of Western American cultures were built on horses until the mid-20th century. Horses played a large role in determining the social class of a man, A man’s horse reflects a lot about who they are . Pam Brown says, “A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence”…

If you want an exceptional source of information, Bob Rothman shares only his best insights with the racing community, and he has helped countless members to be more profitable. The information comes from expert analysis that has been cross checked and ranked for speed rating and horse form across the coded figures. In some cases, Bob Rothman, a professional gambler, has spent more than 14 hours in careful study of a race. This ensures that the best bets will be made at the final stage. Above…

physical issues in race horses start early within their lives. One of the main reasons to as why race horses end up with bone related issues is being of premature training. Normally, a race horse will begin training at the age of two or three in which their bones are too immature to withstand the weight and pressure of racing which has the possibility of resulting in the horse being euthanized from injury (HORSERACINGKILLS.COM). This is also one of the bigger issues in the racing industries as…

With horseback riding you can do a bunch of competitions with your horse. You can participate in Barrel Racing, Show Jumping, Pole Bending, Dressage and a whole lot more. There are also different types of saddles for riding such as Westren and English. Both types of saddles are designed for certain styles, sports, and disciplines. My favorite thing about horseback riding is that it gives you an opportunity to bond with your horse, and mother nature. The english saddle is made to give the rider…

Clydesdale is a breed of draught horse, A draught horse is a large horse used for pulling heavy loads, though it is more commonly known here in America as a Draft horse. There are many breeds of draught horses and they are characterized by their tall stature and extremely muscular build. They also tend to have a more upright shoulder and broad short backs with powerful hindquarters, best suited for pulling. This particular horse breed is derived from the farm horses of Clydesdale, Scotland, and…

that there are many different sports that include horses. Barrel racing and show jumping are two very different sports. They do share some similarities, though. The obvious one is that they both involve a horse, but there are many more similarities than just that. The most important similarities and differences between barrel racing and show jumping are the training, the speed, and the apparel of the rider and the tack of the horse. Barrel racing is an extremely thrilling sport for both rider…

enjoy the sport of horseback riding. Some may only ride horses for fun, as a hobby they enjoy in their free time. However, a large majority of those who ride do so competitively. Two common competitive styles of riding include barrel racing and pleasure. These two disciplines vary in injuries received, but are similar in a variety of other ways, which include common back pain, need for proper nutrition, and lack of contagious illnesses. Barrel racing is a sport based on speed. The horse’s…

safe life for these horses. A racehorse can have a highly successful, average, or short career. Depending on a horse's career, stamina, and bloodline they may be breed for a potentially successful filly or colt. The issue with a horse be used for breeding is that they are over bred and should not be producing foals for the remainder of their lives. When horse breeding becomes…

smaller and lighter, and there are many styles to pick from. Many of these styles date back to traditional European mounted military styles. The type of horse chosen for western and English events is different as well. English style horses can…