The American Quarter Horse
The American Quarter horse is sometimes called "the world’s fastest athlete" for good reason. The Quarter horse got its name because of its incredible speed over short distances, making it being able to beat almost every other breed of horse over a quarter mile track. American Quarter horses can reach speeds of fifty five miles an hour.
Picking a Winner for The Melbourne Cup – 2009
As a TAB Clerk, I would like to offer my advice for picking a winner of the 2009 Melbourne Cup.
Crop, Lunging Whip, Spurs – The Artificial Aids
These are artificial aids which some riders regard as forms of punishment for the horse. On the contrary! The crop, schooling whip and spurs must be regarded as teaching aids, which help us to educate the horse at the beginning of his training.
Melbourne Cup 2009 ~ The Sport of Kings
On the first Tuesday of November each year, the Emirates Melbourne Cup race takes place at 3:00pm. The Melbourne Cup is the world’s most famous and challenging horse race. It’s the day that almost all Australians place a bet. The Cup is the highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival and is hosted by the Victoria Racing Club on the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Over 100,000 people are expected to attend this prestigious event. The race is run over a distance of 3200 metres (2 miles) and is worth over $AU5.65 million dollars..
Grooming Your Horse
Grooming your horse is good for both the horse’s health and to help you bond with your horse.
The Differences Between Hunters and Jumpers
Many people refer to horses who can jump as hunter/jumpers, this is an error, as hunters and jumpers are really two different types of horses. Especially when entering competitions, watching, or when judging, it is important to know which is which.
How to Teach Your Horse to Trot
Detailed instructions teaching your horse how to trot/trot over logs etc.
Old Bones: His Amazing Career Record Was Never Broken
A thoroughbred who raced for nine long years before retiring. Did he start 99 or 100 races? It depends on who you ask.
Dan Patch: Catch Me If You Can
Hoosier born, Minnesota reared, he was the fastest harness racing horse of the early 20th century.
