Jockeys are the unacknowledged heroes of horse racing. The men and women that sit in the saddle and control the horses are directly involved with arrangements of the race and running of the events. Both jockeys and horses work in alignment resulting in successful horse racing events, although it is the horse that gets most […]
Read MoreCoccidiosis is a common issue many animal owners have to deal with. It is something that can greatly affect the health of your animal in a negative way, so you should be aware of its risks and symptoms. Coccidiosis is a parasitic infection disease and coccidia are a subclass of microscopic, spore-forming intracellular parasites belonging […]
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We all know this is the smartphone age – if fact, there’s a good chance you are using one right now to read this article. Increasingly, we use apps to organise our day to day lives, whether it’s a social media app to keep up with friends, a banking app to take care of household […]
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The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to announce a new Media Partner level. The Media Partner level was designed to create and strengthen ties in the horse industry while broadening the reach of AHA news and keeping our members informed of horse industry happenings. “The best thing we can do to grow the horse […]
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What happens when a pregnancy that was confirmed with a single embryo ends nearly three weeks early with the unexpected delivery of twin colts? How does a breeder manage when she is six months pregnant herself and working desperately to finish her new farm? When the little miracles nearly die at two days old? Journey […]
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Have you ever wondered what happens to a racehorse after they’ve run that final furlong? Like, what is their routine? Well, wonder no more, because we’ve broken down the average post-race routine for these high-performance animals. Racing is a high-intensity sport, and to keep racehorses healthy and in the game. It takes careful management and […]
Read MoreChampion Tyson Fury is on his way to Pertemps St Leger next week. If he makes it into the lineup, his internationally famous boxing namesake will have an invitation for you to see him in action. Richard Spencer, who is the giant colt, made a good impression on his debut. He had an excellent performance […]
Read MoreWe’re into August and that means we’ve already seen the Cheltenham Festival, the Grand National, the Epsom Derby and Royal Ascot come and go for 2017. Four of the biggest events of the calendar have passed for another year but we’ve still got some high class racing to come and the next focus is on […]
Read MoreIt is Royal Ascot time again and this year has got off to a flying start and brought in some great results including a second consecutive win for Blue Point in the King’s Stand Stakes bets.com.au reports today. Trained by Charlie Appleby and Ridden by James Doyle, Blue Point is only the twelfth horse to […]
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Horse racing is a popular form of entertainment across the world, particularly in Ireland, France, USA, Dubai, and of course, the UK. For the majority of people involved in the sport directly, it is a passion and lifestyle that they will never truly give up on and for fans and bettors, the act of finding […]
Read MoreThe owner of the horse, Tiger Roll that won the British Grand National for the second time in a row this year has announced he will be withdrawing from the sport over the next five years in an an announcement that has left racing fans shook bets.co.za learned today. Michael O’Leary, the star breeder of […]
Read MoreSource: Wikimedia With some of the most famous and historic horse races taking place in the U.S. and Europe, it’s easy to forget that Asia is one of the sport’s most progressive markets. The recent news that Singapore Turf Club is set to reintroduce big-money international races got us thinking about how the sport is […]
Read MoreWhile most of us have not even heard about gene doping, it seems the BHA are so concerned they are prepared to give one million pounds to an international group that are monitoring the activity and planning countermeasures should the threat become a reality. It seems that horse racing is the most natural target because […]
Read MoreSanta Anita Park is still seeing further problems as another horse died at the race track just this past Saturday Bonusbets.com reports. The track which has now seen a total of twenty-six horses die in the past five months had yet another fatality after a horse was pulled from a race last Saturday. The three-year-old […]
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Remembering Natasha Paterson (June 17th 2003 – August 8th 2015) Natasha was a vibrant young adult who was a gifted student and at the top of her class. Natasha wanted to be a lawyer and read more books in a week then I did my whole life. Natasha was an active member of the community […]
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What are the best horse racing apps for your Android device? The Cheltenham Festival is barely behind us, and the Grand National will be upon us before we know it. There’s no doubt about it, the UK racing season is well underway, and with the Dubai World Cup around the corner and the Kentucky Derby […]
Read MoreHorse racing is a hugely popular spectator sport around the world for millions of people and for many reasons. Some people enjoy going to watch horse racing just for the social aspect that comes with it, some go for the day out while others enjoy the sorts betting aspect of the races. One country where […]
Read MoreStillwater Farm www.stillwaterfarm.com Stillwater Farm is a small Gypsy Vanner breeding farm located on 50 beautiful acres near Cashiers in the mountains of western North Carolina. Their focus is on commitment to quality not quantity; client satisfaction is paramount to our success. Visit Stillwater Farm’s website and be one step closer to owning a beautiful […]
Read MoreDubbed as the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness is an annual horse racing event held at the Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland on the third Saturday in May. The timing of the Preakness is purposely scheduled to run fourteen days after the Kentucky Derby and about two to three weeks before the […]
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There’s nothing to say that with the luck of the genetic draw, any combination of horse breeds can birth the champion nag of tomorrow. However, over the years, there are some breeds that have risen to the top of the crop and shown time after time that they are horses with a natural predilection towards […]
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Blaklion and Total Recall shaping up for Grand National Showdown Horse racing can be a curious sport: fans and punters love to see an all-conquering favourite win time and time again, yet they also like to see great horses toppled by upstart rivals. For example, everyone knows that Kauto Star’s legacy was enriched due to […]
Read More2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for sports. For the best part of a year, landmark events like the Olympics and international football tournaments were either canceled, postponed, or forced behind closed doors, supplanting the roar of fans with an eerie and soulless silence. Fortunately for followers of the Cheltenham Festival, the four-day event […]
Read MoreFrankie Dettori today said that he might well put off his retirement so that he can compete against his son Rocco Blackbook.com.au reports today. Although Frankie initially didn’t want his son to pursue a career in horse racing. He now appreciates that it may well give him an opportunity to race against his son. The […]
Read MoreJockeys are the unsung heroes of horse racing. The men and women that sit in the saddle are directly involved with race preparations and the running of the events. Jockeys and horses work in conjunction although it is the horse that gets much of the fame from a big race win. Horse racing fans can […]
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Article Provided By: Ryan Thompson General Manager | HorsePreRace.com Equine gastric ulcers syndrome (EGUS) EGUS is a commonly seen as a cause for decreased performance in race horses and it has been shown in research that 75-90% of event and race horses have EGUS. While only up to 60% of other classifications of horses were […]
Read More123bet.com – The Home of 123racing Pick6 Handicapping Contest Style Wagering 123bet.com is a US licensed and regulated live horse racing betting website, complete with live horse racing video streaming for thoroughbred, quarter-horse and harness racing across hundreds of racetracks and raceways in the US, and around the world. As well as your traditional handicapping […]
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2017 Kentucky Derby Profile Playlist Saturday, May 6th (scroll for individual videos) 2017 Kentucky Derby Profile Videos Classic Empire Gormley Irap Irish War Cry Leaderboard Girvin – 150 points Classic Empire – 132 points Gormley – 125 points Irap – 113 points Irish War Cry – 110 points Thunder Snow (IRE) – 100 points Always […]
Read MoreThe Cheltenham Festival has long been known as one of the top races in the United Kingdom. Yet, two of horse racing’s leading owners have called for other owners to not race at this year’s Cheltenham Festival. The Cheltenham Festival cheltenham-betting-offers.co.uk and other top NJ horse betting events will get started this spring with a full calendar […]
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Wild About Barns Ever driven past a grand old barn in the middle of Kansas and wondered what stories that barn could tell? We have! From historic barns that were once a hub for agriculture, to humble backyard barns that serve as shelter for retired show ponies, to state of the art training and breeding […]
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Ladies Day at the races began way back in the 1800’s when Queen Charlotte used to attend day 3 of Royal Ascot with King George III. The dress-code requirements are pretty much the same now as they were then, specifying that a hat or fascinator must be worn. Throughout the years this has not only […]
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Are You Cribbing Me? By Derek Bringewatt, Co-founder of Farm and Ranch Exchange I will never forget that cool spring morning I sauntered out to our horse barn and as I slowly opened the old rickety wood barn door, I was greeted by our three horses. Once I was inside I noticed two of our horses standing […]
Read MoreThe seven most common horse health problems include colic, laminitis, arthritis, skin infections, and insect-borne viruses. Can these end your horse’s happy days? Otherwise, you can help. Learn more about these common horse health problems and you can overcome your horse from impending doom. When death stares your horse right in the face, stare from […]
Read More“O’Brien contingent walking the course” (CC BY 2.0) by monkeywing There was no joy for Europe at the recent Ryder Cup in Minneapolis as the United States surged to victory on the golf course. Crossing the Atlantic for next month’s Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, some of Europe’s leading trainers will attempt to put right their golfer’s wrongs. […]
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Tye Sturgeon began his solo horseback ride across America for children’s charities in 2014 at age 19 going on 20. He began ‘The American Wish Ride’ in his hometown of Batesville, Arkansas. Over the past two years he has ridden 3,600 miles and has currently made it through 13 states. Tye plans to continue his […]
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