| According to Animal Planet, the horse is the 4th most | | | | simply running, or is it also jumping obstacles? |
| beloved animal. Why do we find it so special? The | | | | Probably the most popular type of horse racing is |
| elegance in its walk, the dignity with which it holds its | | | | what is known as thoroughbred racing. There are two |
| head, and the evident emotion and intelligence in its | | | | categories of this type: flat and jump. A rarer form of |
| eyes are among some of the qualities that cause us | | | | horse racing is harness racing. It's much harder for the |
| to admire horses. Other impressive characteristics are | | | | horse because it has to pull not only the jockey, but |
| its strength and agility. | | | | also the cart where the jockey is sitting. |
| Simply imagine a horse on a hilltop, the wind blowing | | | | Maybe the most interesting type of horse race is the |
| through its mane, and you can't help but be impressed | | | | steeplechase. In this race there are many obstacles |
| by this noble animal. And now imagine yourself on the | | | | such as barriers, walls, and water jumps. In the past, |
| horse's back, the harmony of motion between you and | | | | only the powerful and wealthy could enjoy owning, and |
| your mount, and your feeling of invincibility. | | | | therefore, racing horses. But thanks to technology, that |
| Since humans are so competitive, it seems only natural | | | | is no longer the case. By using the internet, anyone can |
| that we would begin racing horses to see which horse | | | | participate in this sport. |
| and rider truly reigned supreme. | | | | There are online horse games involving horse racing |
| The earliest information we have about horse racing | | | | and riding. These games give a similar feeling of unity |
| tells us that there were competitions in Asia about | | | | which a real rider and horse experience since you, the |
| 6000 years ago. Horse racing easily spread from Asia | | | | "rider," must still be the one to make decisions on |
| to Europe, and then a short time later, it spread further | | | | where the horse should go, when to jump, or how fast |
| from Spain to America. | | | | to race. Given humanity's love for horses and thirst for |
| There are several types of horse racing which are | | | | competition, I'm sure you will enjoy playing on-line horse |
| categorized in two main ways. Is the jockey riding, or | | | | racing games. May the best horse and rider win! |
| sitting in a cart which the horse pulls? And is the horse | | | | |