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it is and Why Teach your Horse If you have a young horse that is destined to a life of jumping, or if you are looking to sell a young, unstarted horse, free jumping is an excellent way not only to evaluate your horse’s potential over fences, but also to give him a head start into the world of jumping. Free jumping is the process in which you ask your horse to jump over one or more jumps when working free in the arena. While this can be done with nothing more than a single jump along the side of the arena, it is better to set up a jumping chute to prevent refusals. A free jumping chute can be as long or short as you want, but ideally it should cover the length of the long side of your arena...

While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat. Cyclists are wearing helmets, worrying about the potential impact should they fall or be hit by a car. And yet, riders on living, thinking animals seem to forget the risks. Horseback riding has one of the highest accident rates for minor injuries. When entering the Emergency room with a broken collar bone or other injury, most doctors and nurses just sigh when you tell them you ride horses. It is an every-day kind of occurrence. Lots of people think of riding motorcycles as being highly dangerous, but in fact, riding horses ranks at about the same level! Imagine, on a motorcycle...

My friend and mentor Australian Alan Woods, passed away on January 28th 2008 at the age of sixty-two. He was, without a double the world's most successful horse-racing gambler. It was estimated that at the time of death last January, he was worth over £320m ($670 million US). For twenty years, he was regarded as one of the world's largest punters and was generally named as one of the three biggest bettors alive. We called him "Mister Huge". He did not see racing as a sport of horses and humans, he only saw it as a never ending string of statistics and numbers. He did not socialize with the upper crust of racing. In fact he couldn't' even recognize common names of Jockeys, trainers, or...

The central task in Thoroughbred handicapping is to evaluate the ability that horses have shown in their previous races, while speed handicapper constantly monitor finish time and speed to determine the better racers, the trip handicapper observe the whole run and proceeds to make to his pick. Class handicappers on the other hand look after sucessful horses, by birth or circumstance. Speed handicapping, speed factor is most important when it comes to determining the outcome of a race and that is why handicappers focus squarely on how fast a racing horse goes as a way to predict the winner. All things being equal the fastest horse on the track will invariably win the races. For handicappers...

Bred at the famous stud farm at Mezohegyes, founded in 1784 by the Emperor Josef 11, the Furioso was one of the most significant breeds developed there. The foundation sires were; firstly an English Thoroughbred stallion 'Furioso', from whom the breed takes its name, was foaled in 1836 and acquired by the stud as a five year old in 1841; secondly a horse known as 'North Star' who was foaled in 1844 and imported there as a six year old in 1850, his blood lines traced back to the Norfolk Roadster and he was descended from a 1793 Derby winner called 'Waxy' grandson of 'Eclipse'. These two stallions were crossed with mostly local mares of Nonius type. In the beginning both bloodlines were kept separate...

People involved in the horse racing industry are a breed amongst themselves. Their mindsets are like no other and many times their attitude of "shoot, ready, aim" makes them susceptible to many serious mistakes when purchasing luxury properties that those in other professions seem to avoid. The industry is no small potatoes. In 2009, the entire handle was over $12 billion and a single horse was once sold for $16 million. In fact, the richest race held annually has a purse of $10 million dollars! Obviously, this industry generates plenty of money for its participants. It's how the horse jockeys, horse breeders, horse trainers, horse owners and the horse racing fan spend that money is where they...

You may be surprised at how well horses can adapt to colder weather. In the wild, horses can withstand temperatures at well below zero. However, there are a number of things that you can do to maximize your horse's health and condition during the colder months. Here are a few tips that will help to keep your equine friend happy and healthy during winter months. One important thing to remember is that although horses do well in colder temperatures, they can be affected by cold winds which not only make them extremely uncomfortable but also have a tendency to spook the horse. You can keep your horse happier by providing some type of wind break such as a run-in shed in the pasture. If your horse does...

I have said many times that if you are a breeder, you need to be a business. One of the reasons is that a business can deduct the expenses of raising horses including feed, vet care, stud fees, marketing costs, training fees and all the other necessary expenses of raising and selling your horses. The most important reason though is that you can buy and depreciate your stallion and mares over a period of time. And that is why even in a down market, you can make a profit even if it is marginal. Horses that are used for breeding or racing can be depreciated over 3 to 7 years depending on their age when put into service. If they are a horse that you have raised and then decide to breed, you can only...

Protect Your Horses Back from Pain I treat 100s of people for back pain. I have trained 100s of riders to ride and protect their body especially their back from pain. I have treated many horses as well for back pain. It is partly for these reasons that I specialize in developing Horse Riding Equipment for riders. As Horse Riders we give our horses back pain. The causes of back pain in horses can be all or a combination of the following. We use poor fitting saddles that sit low on their back. A saddle can cause pressure points at thewither and any where along the gullet. The padded part of the saddle can become lop sided from a rider leaning to one side. The stirrups are often not equal length...

If you are trying to find some good long shot bets at the horse races, you're not alone. If you play the horses long enough you'll realize that long shots are where the money is, but also very difficult to spot. There are plenty of long shots that race every day. The problem is that if you bet all of them you will go broke very quickly, because most of them deserve to be long shots and have very little chance of winning. Have you ever really studied long shots, though? Have you taken the time to keep records of the long shots that win at the tracks you play? Just keeping the past performances and the results for each race can be a great way to develop your own longshot system. The thing that you...

There are almost as many ways to make money betting on horses as there are ways to lose money. The best ways usually involve patience. If there ever was a key to making money on horse racing it is probably that one human trait, patience. Why does patience work? Because most of the people who are betting on the horse races are trying for easy and instant profits or thrills. Most horse players, especially the casual horse players, are looking for action. If you are willing to be patient and to use that patience as a tool, then you can be successful. One way to use patience is to watch and follow certain horses you have identified as good horses. These horse may fall into several categories, usually...

Price is one of the most important factors that influence any purchasing decision. When thinking of purchasing a carousel horse you will firstly need to find those that fall within your spending budget. Given that the prices range from a few hundred to many thousands of dollars for a restored antique horse, price is indeed important. These days throw-away cheap toys are everywhere, but true collector's pieces like these rides are the kind of possession that children will remember and cherish for all of their lives. You can decorate your children's room with the use of these beautiful and exquisite decorative items that are available in different sizes, and designs at a price that will fit with your...

Vintage rocking horses have been the much loved toy of children for centuries. They have remained a popular present, and cherished heirloom still found in baby nurseries and playrooms the world over. But where did these wonderful toys comes from? The toys found in today's antiques shops have a long and fascinating history. And like all great tales, the story of the rocking horse includes princesses and kings, children and most of all magic! The original version is said to have been inspired by the wheeled, wooden horses used by swordsmen during the middle ages. Though these wooden horses were not toys but training tools, they sparked the imagination of toy makers and led to the development of what...

Some people believe that artificial aids in training are bad for horses since they are abusive and cruel. So what is the difference between the natural aids and artificial aids? By common definition, natural aids are the human body parts such as our hands, feet, voice, and legs. Artificial aids include such things as spurs, whips, side reins, martingales and the like. In my opinion there are no Natural Aids. There is nothing natural about horseback riding. Horses are designed for eating and being eaten and their natural responses to stimuli prove that. Along with that, any aid a human uses on a horse can be harmful and traumatic for a horse, whether it be an appendage or an object. I have seen...

It has always seemed to me that Venice has been omitted as a place to go to for archeological observations; more for the tourist or interested person on the romantic side of life's scale. We have many charming and sound accounts of Venice by writes of bygone years, within this genre. Can we not hope to furnish the reader with a few rational and interesting facts about old Venice, and perhaps give some food for thought, by providing an archeological treasure, in particular The Horses of Venice? I hope so. I was twenty-seven years old, a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, I was stationed a hundred miles from Venice, in April of 1980, and a new found friend, at my army base, upon my first week...

The goal of working with your horse is to develop a relationship based upon trust and respect. Occasionally we tend to abuse this relationship and test the strength of the developed trust through various sins against our horses. Below I have listed the most frequently observed sins that will test our relationship with our horse. Number one is constantly pulling on the reins as we ask the horse to perform something. This must be replaced with a take and give to loose rein to encourage the horse to lower their head and take up the bit. Number two is attempting to teach your horse a new skill at a pace faster than a trot. New skills need to be learnt at a walk and progress to a trot. Your horse will...

On 14 April, 2010 the horse racing industry was abuzz with the untimely demise of Greville Starkey, a Derby winner. The classic jockey died at the age of 70, in his home near Newmarket due to cancer after retiring from racing at the end of the 1989 season. In his 33 years of career, he rode 1,989 winners on the Flat. Highlights of his jockeying career include glorious victories such as the 1964 Oaks on Homeward Bound and 2,000 Guineas on to-Agori-Mou in 1981, apart from clinching the 1975 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, riding outsider Star Appeal. Horse buffs can read the latest news and reviews of most up-to-date virtual horses games online. Run annually in early June at Epsom Downs, the Epsom Derby is...

If you like collecting beautiful carousel horses, or are looking for one as a present for a child, then it is best to purchase one on sale. Even the best ones can be found if proper research is done. The carousel horse can serve as a decorative item or as a rocking horse for a child. They are carved and made from different materials. They are even painted and carved by professional workers who have been in the field for several years. These can even take the form of different creatures in amusement parks, including the legendary unicorn. If you are looking for a great deal on these decorative figures, it would be best to look for one in various retail and consignment shops. If you visit an antique...

It is a thing of beauty to watch a group or herd of horses communicate with each other. To the novice or non-horsey person there appears to be nothing going on, however, having just a little knowledge regarding the communication skills of the horse enables a person to more thoroughly appreciate the effects of non-verbal communication and body language. Horses are normally silent communicators, they do not commonly yell out to each other, and this is a hang over from their wild ancestry where noise was detrimental to their very survival. Horses use body language or non-vocal communication constantly for discipline within their group, to communicate that they desire assistance with a scratch or to...

There is nothing better than owning a couple of horses to get back the feel of the frontier days. Moreover, if you stay in the countryside, this can be a great means of transport over trails without proper roads, too. Or else, you can use them for plain pleasure riding. Whatever purpose you may use your two horses for, it is very important that you build a two stall barn for them. If you build it yourself with the help of plans, you can make it exactly according to your tastes and requirements and save on the cost too. Structure and Components A two stall barn built with the help of plans can be either big or small according to your requirements. It usually consists of two stalls, a tack room, wash...

The Quran declares that King Solomon had noble behaviors, mercy; he loved the Arab horses very much; he was a practitioner of veterinary medicine and he was an ideal example of the perfect leader! Because of his love and mercy to the horses, the Lord rewarded him by what is faster than his horses! On the other hand, these facts are not mentioned in the Bible which says that King Solomon had 1000 women belonged to him! ========= Solomon and His Arab Horses King Solomon loved the 'Arab horses ' very much. He loved them because they made him closer to his Lord. Using them, he would be able to strike the unbelievers, the enemies of his Lord! King Solomon was regularly displaying his horses, taking care...

I have been around horses for quite some years but I have never heard this allergic reaction described as hay fever (as in the same problem that humans suffer with). I don't get it myself, for which I am very grateful, but I do have friends that do, and can see the misery it causes, so I can assume that it is equally uncomfortable for a horse. Although the season is closing, I thought I'd still take a look at what it's all about so you can be on the lookout for it nest year. Apparently it's a fairly common condition seen in young and old horses alike, and it's an allergic Respiratory Disease. Unlike humans, horses that have allergies tend to show more flu like symptoms and less sinus and nasal...

Learning how to train horses is necessary if you have decided to get your own horse. A well-trained horse will help you ride on him safely and conveniently as they will learn toa accept riders once they are trained. To start with your training, you have to make the horse feel comfortable with you. You may start by slightly touching him or talking to him until he will feel comfortable with your touch. It is important to keep in mind that horse training cannot happen overnight and it takes time, but when you eventually succeed, you will be able to have an obedient horse that could be your buddy in your adventures. To learn how to train horses, you have to learn to listen to them and observe them. Of...

Are you trying to make money betting on horses? Do you want to know how to win betting on horses 97% of the time? There are some tricks of the trade that you have to know to understand how to win almost all the bets you place. Here are a few stories of what you can look forward to with horse betting. The first story is about a 22 year old kid that used a statistical approach to horse betting. He used a method that is taught in many online ebooks and is easy to implement. He was able to turn $300 into a little over $1,500 within just two days of betting. This allowed him to make this a career and now he is 27 and using the same strategies to support his lifestyle of fun. The second story is a bit...

What causes horses rearing? Like everything else involving horses and their interactions with people, the answer usually boils down to one of two causes. Horses of course will engage in a threatening display like rearing if they are feeling well, threatened. So the first cause to look for is fear. A second cause of horses rearing is defiance. A horse may rear to intimidate you, or while balking about accomplishing some task you want him to do. In this case, the root cause of horses rearing is disrespect. It turns out that fear and disrespect are two sides of the same coin when it comes to the horse-human relationship. The reason is simple. A horse isn't going to have fear about a situation or task...

Profile of a Tongue-Hanger Rubesca was given to me for free, a petite eighteen-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred with a host of bad habits, one of which was tongue hanging. That big muscle lolled out of the left side of her mouth almost non-stop: she looked ridiculous. Who would have thought she'd become the best horse I ever owned, winning countless one day events, dressage and show jumping competitions? Approximately one year into our relationship, she'd kicked the tongue-hanging habit, which made me wonder why horses hang their tongues and whether my way of 'curing' Rubesca is common? Reasons For Tongue-Hanging In her article "Help for Tongue Resistance" Jessica Jahiel, PhD, clinician and lecturer...

An antique carousel horse can either be a child's toy or it can serve as a decorative piece in any room of the house. It looks unique and beautiful, and has a long history. Modern usage of these horses started in the 1800s. Carousel horses consists of a horse, pole and other parts which are delicately crafted by professional wood carvers, metalworkers and painters. Children either use them as rocking horses, and they can also be used in amusement rides such as the merry-go-round, or as decorations either outside or inside the house. The Spanish Crusaders saw the Turks engaged in an equestrian game back in the Eleventh century. They called this game the carosella which meant 'little war'. The Spanish...

Choosing a horse will be one of the most important decisions you ever make so for the sake of both you and the horse - take your time. At 50 I was a bit older than the average first time horse owner, so should have got it right. I fell in love with a pretty little horse that I had ridden on a riding holiday when he was in his own environment and I was relaxed and had all the time in the world. 9 months later, after a lot of heartache I admitted that he was the wrong horse for my lifestyle and experience and fortunately he was able to go back to his original owner. Pretty traumatic for me, but less so for him as he was going back to where he was happy. Our livery yard owner helped me decide what...

Spanish crusaders first observed the Turks playing an equestrian game in the 11th century. They described the game as carosella, which means "little war," presumably because of the seriousness with which the Turks undertook the game. When the Spanish crusaders returned to Europe they brought tales of this game back with them. It quickly evolved into a display of horsemanship which the French called the carousel. In the French version of the carousel, riders on horseback tilted lances at rings hung from a tree limb by brightly colored ribbon. The most skilled riders were able to spear of the lance through the ring. The carousel remained very popular throughout medieval times. Many rewards and honors...

War Admiral is one of the best known thoroughbreds in the history of American horse racing because of the dominance the animal demonstrated during its heyday in the 1930s. Among the numerous accomplishments War Admiral achieved winning the coveted Triple Crown in 1937 is chief amongst his successes. To this day winning the Triple Crown is a feat that has only happened eleven times in the history of the sport. The beloved horse known as War Admiral was born in 1934 and came from very good stock. The colt was the product of successful breeding between an accomplished race horse named Man o'War (a former Preakness Stakes winner) and a mare by the name of Brushup. Although War Admiral had a very large...

Saving a Horse There are many equestrians around the United States and in foreign countries. Some compete with their animals and some just ride for fun. However, most probably do not know about the cruelty that is happening throughout the equine industry. A nurse mare foal, is a foal who was born so that its mother might come into milk. The milk that the nurse mare is producing is used to nourish the foal of another mare, a more "expensive" foal. Primarily these are thoroughbred foals, though certainly not limited to the thoroughbred industry. The foals are essentially byproducts of the mare's milk industry. A thoroughbred mare's purpose is to produce more racehorses. A mare can give birth to one...