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We are now heading towards the back end of the season in terms of Flat Racing in Europe and all attention is turning towards Longchamp and the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe, on Sunday 3rd October. The most prestigious horse race in Europe is the aim for some of the best throughbreds of the season and the 2010 race is looking no different. The race received yet another boost last year as Sea The Stars bowed out of racing with a stunning display under a great ride from Mick Kinane, the task now turns to picking the horse to follow the in his illustrious hoof steps and there are a number in with a chance if the latest betting is to be believed.
European Runners don’t boast a great record in recent renewals of the Melbourne Cup but the man who has been responsible for Europe’s only successes in the ‘race that stops the nation’ in the past twenty years has been Dermot Weld, who won the race in 1993 with Vintage Crop and most recently in 2002 with Media Puzzle. Since then, it has been dominated by home grown thoroughbreds, however, Weld will return to Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday 2nd November looking to once again land the race with the pick of the European Raiders.
Almost all horse injuries and illnesses (excluding sports injuries and mistreatment) are due to a small number of mistakes in the way horses are kept and treated. Here are the top 10 tips to avoiding these errors and protecting your horse's health (in rough order of importance, beginning with the most important).
The Melbourne Cup, Australia's major thoroughbred horse race held annually, is one of the most famous of its kind in the world. It is held on the Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, at 3:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday every November, and this is the most important and the most eagerly-awaited Tuesday for Australians both in their home country and outside.
If you are interested in learning more about horses for beginners or are looking for your first horse, then this article is for you. This article discusses the types of things you should look for when looking for a beginners horse.
Ever wondered what the Australian Saddle was, or how different it is from the typical Western or English riding saddles? In this article, you will learn the main features that distinguish the Australian Saddle from the other riding saddles, the similarities it shares, the origin of this great piece of work and the uniqueness of it amongst its much competition.
Is keeping a horse at home right for you? As more people move to the outskirts of town, many consider keeping horses at home. With a country home and a few acres of land childhood dreams of having a horse of their own no longer seem unattainable. But, what does it take to keep a horse at home?
The countdown to the 2009 Kentucky Derby has begun. Since 1875, this celebrated race has captured the hearts of horse racing fans. Filled with excitement and anticipation, crowds will flood into Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 for the 135th Kentucky Derby.
Many horses spend much of their time in their stalls, so it is imperative for us to ensure that we provide the best stall possible. Horses that spend a lot of time in an indoor stall will need to be given the most attention in terms of cleaning and keeping the stall safe for them.
If you're new to horses, you might be thinking "I want a horse, but how on earth do I go about getting one?" Following these steps will help you avoid scams, traders, lemons and other "oopsies". There are a lot of horses for sale and you want to be sure that you find the perfect one.
Horse racing is without doubt one of the most exciting sports to get involved in, mention racing and the Melbourne Cup springs straight into everyone's mind, with get-together's, luncheons and Calcutta's. And you can get even more involved in all of this action, the easiest way is simply being able to place your own bet.
Phar Lap’s list of race victories reads like a roll-call of Australia’s greatest races: Melbourne Cup, Cox Plate (twice), Victoria Derby, AJC Derby, Futurity Stakes, Chipping Norton Stakes, Underwood Stakes, Memsie Stakes, Rosehill Guineas, Craven Plate, VRC St Leger, Chelmsford Stakes. Add to that the world’s richest race (Agua Caliente Handicap) and a sad demise and you soon realise why Phar Lap inspired a movie in his honour and was a household name in Australian and abroad.
Melbourne Cup winners from 1861 until 2008 & who will be the winner in this years 2009 running of Australia's greatest race?
The following information will provide you with a complete record of the winners of Australia's greatest horse race the Melbourne Cup. Starting from Archer's 1861 win in the first Melbourne Cup, right through to the 2008 running of the Cup, which saw Bart Cummings train his record 12th Melbourne Cup winner, with a horse named Viewed.
On the first Tuesday of every November, the "Race that Stops a Nation" doesn't stop everything in Australia. While the Melbourne Cup stops legs from walking away from the television and eyes from straying from screen, it does not stop the pounding of the blood through the veins as Australians of all ages watch thoroughbreds race for the world's richest handicap prize.
Australia's love of horse racing is proven by the fact that the Golden Slipper is the richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds in the world. The race is run at the Rosehill Gardens track every April, with $3.5 million dollars at stake.
Toowoomba's racecourse 'Clifford Park', has an amazing racing history steeped in real tradition. Some of Australia's greatest gallopers have run its surface, including Queensland's most famous racehorse Bernborough who won 11 of 19 starts on the track.
You can wait a lifetime to get a chance to see that really special horse, but it was all on display in the very first start of a 2yo filly, simply named, 'Amelia's Dream'.
The annual sales for thoroughbred yearlings in Australia and New Zealand are upon us again and as usual there are the attending trainers, bloodstock agents and staff from the various studs and preparatory farms. Also present will be the ever hopeful owners, some of them veterans of the great racing game, some of them total newcomers who are eagerly looking forward to becoming the proud owners of the next champion thoroughbred.
The first step in grooming is to start with a currycomb. Use either a rubber one which is best to use on a short summer coat or a metal currycomb which is fantastic on the long, thick winter coat and when your horse is shedding. Always start with the currycomb and rub the horse down from the top of their neck, all around the body and hindquarters. But don't do their legs with the currycomb.
There are many parts to a horse and do I really have to bother to know them all? Well, that all depends on who is doing the asking. Certainly a person who owns a horse would know about the horse. Any person wanting to ride a horse needs to know a number of parts of the horse.
Before anyone can become a successful horseman there must be an understanding between owner and animal. The horse is in many ways like a child. He forms habits readily and whether they are good or bad is up to you. The good habits must be developed and the start of bad ones stopped at the first sign
Have you given any thought to what age horse is right for you? The age of a horse is a part of horse ownership that is sometimes misunderstood. Many people feel that older horses are washed up and ready for the pasture. That could not be further from the truth in many cases.
So you have got yourself that brand new racehorse, but what is its name? Here is a quick overview of exactly what's acceptable and also what's not for your racehorses name in Australia.
As always, people looked to popular culture and especially to sports, for escape, distraction, even for symbols of hope, and the great Thoroughbred race horses of the 1930s rose to the occasion.
Luxury Gaming: From the prize-winning thoroughbreds and high-stake races to the flamboyant hats and free-flowing hemlines, the Del Mar Racetrack boasts a pageantry all its own. Since its inception in 1937, the Del Mar Racetrack has served as a playground to some of the world's most recognizable faces.
If you are really interested in horse racing in Australia you will want to learn all of the terminology that is used. Here is a list of some of the most frequently used terms and there meanings:
Being part of the winners circle has always required a huge commitment in time and even more in money until now...enter horse racing partnerships! With only a fraction of the financial investment required for owning a racehorse, thoroughbred partnerships make it possible for you can to enjoy all the excitement and thrills that horse racing provides.
The Middle East and horses have always been associated with each other, and Arabian thoroughbreds are well known world wide to be associated with horse racing at its highest level. Horse racing in Dubai is the best racing in the world, and the high purses draw the very best of the top horses and jockeys from around the world.
Secretariat. Man O'War. Affirmed. Barbarino. Whirlaway. Where, you may have wondered once or twice over the years, do racehorses get those crazy names?
Many sports rival it, but you'd be hard pressed to name any competitive human activity harder than being a jockey. There's the food deprivation - the constant training - the danger, even likelihood, of bone-crushing accidents. No wonder that of all athletes, jockeys face some of the highest insurance premium costs in sports.
Take a look at two great stories of '70s horse racing: the rivalry between Affirmed and Alydar, and the life of a horse who had no rival - Secretariat.
If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing's Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses. If you're not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis - particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the year, you're likely familiar with the story of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner that was put down after shattering a hind leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes: the beautiful, calm Thoroughbred Horse was beloved by many.
Learning how to train a horse successfully starts with the right materials. You will need a guide to show you the proper training techniques that are proven to work with horses, from pint-sized ponies to spirited stallions. When you have the right material in hand, you will have the confidence you need to find training success.
Introduction: Colic is abdominal pain caused by a build up of gas in the abdomen, and is a veterinary emergency. In all cases, your vet should be called immediately.
Some owners will try and conceive the best possible diet for their horse. They will try to sprinkle their horses diet with different types of supplements, herbs, minerals and other nutrients. But an owner should be aware of the fact that every horse is able to run quite efficiently on just its basic food alone, the food it has evolved on, namely grass and hay.
When I started writing my tips for breaking a young horse I thought I must be mad, what did I know? There are loads of experts out there all offering advice and I was just a humble horse owner, not a trainer etc. Then I decided that if my story helps anyone to have the confidence to work with their own horse then I believe they will find it a rewarding experience and it will be beneficial to both the horse or pony and themselves.
Horse training is a complex process that involves more than just giving instruction to your animal, followed by a reward. Properly teaching your charge how to follow your commands, each and every time, involves building a strong relationship with them. This relationship starts by getting inside their head. In order to train your animal properly, you must understand how he thinks. Learning how to think like your animal should be a fundamental part of any instruction you receive on how to train your horses.
What is Equine Influenza? This is a severe respiratory viral infection, with a short incubation period of 3-4 days, and a rapid worsening of symptoms. It is particularly likely to spread rapidly in overstocked situations.
If you’re thinking about transporting your horse, the best way to do it is with a horse trailer. Types and designs vary widely due to varying situations and there are lots to choose from. Before getting a horse trailer, there are many important decisions to make.
Trust is necessary when you wish to control your horse with ease. Certainly, you can still ride a horse that you are uncomfortable with but it will be harder to control a horse when it feels threatened or uncomfortable around you. This is especially true if the horse you chose has had a bad past with other owners.
Dentistry has become an extremely important part of equine care thus it should not be overlooked. More than any lasting horse portraits, horse dentistry is the ultimate key to longevity of the horse’s life.
Horses were once the critical step in much of our transportation industry. The automobile certainly replaced them, but horses are still amazing creatures. Here are some interesting tidbits about horses you may or may not know.
In my opinion choosing a saddle has to be the most difficult and unpleasant task with relation to owning a horse or pony.
In the 133 years that have passed only 11 horses have managed to accomplish what is arguably the most difficult feat in sports. Compared to the Triple Crown, no-hitters in baseball are a common occurrence. There have been more solar eclipses in our lifetime than Triple Crown winners and every year more people are struck by lightening than the total number of Triple Crown winners in history.
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