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Care of Horses
Horses are such animals that take responsibility and understanding to be properly cared for. Knowing what is involved in raising and caring for one or more horses is very important for their health well-being. Information about caring for horses can be shared, asked and answered in this category.
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What do you call a horse that can't lose a race?
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Sherbet - a horse that can't lose. Got it from a math worksheet
What are the last checks to be done before mounting a horse?
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If you mean do you check that the saddle is still tight on the horse, absolutely! Check your girth; ideally, it should be tight enough that you can slide your fingers under it, but you can't lift it up from the horse's side. Also check your girth if you've been riding for a while but plan to do some work that will involve galloping or tight turns. This is an extremely important thing; a loose saddle can slide off a horse and cause you to fall. I've done this and wound up with a moderate concussion and back damage. And always wear a helmet when you ride; it can save your life!
Check the girth Check the stirrups And check that the horse ahs gone to the saddle
The Canadian horse is well known for its versality in show jumping trot racing carige driving or western events?
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The Canadian Horse is well known for it's versatility in: For howrse: Western Events, Show Jumping and Carriage Driving. Good luck!
What do horses wear when they race?
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To get ready for riding horses, you need to be well protected. This, of course, means getting a riding helmet that fits you. Next, you have to choose normal clothing. When choosing clothing, always consider what type of riding you will be doing. Are you practicing dressage? Show jumping? English riding? In this case, Horse companies often make specialized clothing, such as jodhpurs and such. But, if you are going trail riding, you need to choose comfortable clothing, that will protect you from the elements, and IS NOT, I repeat, IS NOT BAGGY. They don't need to be too tight, but baggy clothes are a recipe for disaster in any case when riding, as they can catch on your saddle as you mount/dismount. As for fashion, leave that at home. Fashion IS NOT important when riding, your safety comes first. This means leave all that pretty, dangly but annoying jewelry at home, along with your expensive designer outfits. Also, when going trail riding, make sure that your legs are protected from rubbing against the saddle and causing sores, as well as from other things such as trees, branches, and bushes as you ride. Oh, and make sure your pants have a VERY GOOD and sturdy crotch seam. You'll be sorry if they don't! When choosing shoes, go for riding boots, or if you don't have any, wear cowboy boots or tennis shoes. When you need to tell your horse to go, it will not be a very good situation if your wearing your flip-flops, or 'oh-so-cute' high heels, so leave them at home. Also check to make sure it is easy for you to get your foot out of the stirrup with whatever you are wearing. That could be very important if you find yourself in a stick situation. Leave all your cool accessories at home. There is not a lot of room to mess with your sunglasses, cool chains, or dangly jewelry. Just save that for another time.
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It's important to be safe when riding, think of safety more than style.<br /><br />Jodphurs or breeches= No baggy clothes they can get caught on the saddle while riding, if you dont have any jodphurs or breeches then long legging will do. Also make sure your underwear is strong round the crotch area as riding is bumpy.<br /><br />Comfy t shirt= Any thing your comfy in, glittery or shiny tops arn't exactly ideal, they could spook the horse and arnt ideal for riding.<br /><br />Jumper/Cardigan= Depending on what the weather is like, if its quite warm wear a thin jumper or cardigan or none at all. If its cold then wear a thicker jumper.<br /><br />Hat=Make sure you have a nice fitting hat, a way to check your hat fits is to shake your head forward and back and if it slips LOTS then you need a smaller hat. It's ok if it slips a tiny bit but make sure its tight on.<br /><br />Gloves= Sometimes the reins can be hard on your hands, make sure you have some comfy protective riding gloves that stop your hands from getting sore.<br /><br />Boots= You can wear the small ankle type or the larger type that are like larger tight fitting wellingtons. If you wear ankle type either wear chaps or have jodphurs with a stirrup on the bottom.<br /><br />Body protecter= If your jumping/cantering/galloping or hacking then its best to have a body protecter. There is a possiblity you can fall off, if you fall off and you don't have a body protector then you can hurt yourself more than what you would have if you was wearing one. Body protectors cant stop the injury totally but it can stop it from being to severe.<br /><br />Sock= It's better to wear thick socks when riding especially in the winter. Its stops your toes and feet from going numb and much more comfy.
Usually what I wear is a nice fitting t-shirt, riding pants (that fit just right, not to long and not to short), half chaps, riding boots, riding gloves, and or course a helmet. Never ever wear baggy clothes unless your not riding around horses. Because sometimes the can get like caught on the saddle.
What country do thoroughbreds come from?
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Sort of. It is known to have started during the ealry 1600's b.c. the Romans had chariot races which led to horse racing. Ireland played a big part in developing horse racing. Ireland is also very famous for its horse Racing
Why do you trot a horse?
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A trotter, in the USA, generally refers to a Standardbred that races using the trotting (DIAGONAL) gait in its' races.
What race horse is nicknamed big red?
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Man O' War and Secretariat were called Big Red- its easy to remember they both won the Kentucky Derby
How fast do race horses run?
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A race horse can go up to about 40 mph. Quarter horses can go faster, but only for a quarter of a mile ( that's why they're called quarter horses, believe me, when they spook, they're stinking FAST)
Actually, the fastest recorded horse is somewhere between 55-60 mph but it is true that on race tracks they are averaging out about 40 mph. That is really fast if you ask me. I think that horses are a wonderful pets and some times you can ride them
Can a horse beat a bike in a race?
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A horse is restricted by the pace it can move its legs. A bike has the advantage of using a gear ratio. And when heading downhill it gets even better. Bikes can hit 80 KMH/50MPH, which a lot more than horses can.
What state is home of the oldest and most continuously held horse race?
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In the case of stakes races, the answer is New York. The Travers Stakes, held every year in Saratoga Springs, NY, is the oldest stakes race in the country. It has been run annually since 1864. What amazes me most about this fact is that the Civil War was still raging when those horses were being trained and the race was being planned.
What are the different parts of a horse shoe?
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um well there is metal...or steel...i thinks it is kool 2 be writing this!(HI MOM) the parts of a horse shoe are -the bearing surface (the surface that goes on the hoof) -the toe clips (usually on front feet, stop shoes slipping back) -the quarter clips (usually on hind feet, stops shoes form twisting) -the fullered groove (the groove on the bottom of the shoe) some shoes have a calkin or a wege, which is a raised peice on the heel. this gives the horse more grip, but can be dangerous if the horse tends to kick
Uses of horses?
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Well nowadays people use them for pleasure (riding), competing in different disciplines - dressage, showjumping etc, farmwork (drafting), racing, rodeos, police work, riding for the disabled etc. In the past they were used for farmwork (ploughing etc), they were the main source of transport and things like that.
Horses played a very vital and important role in the development of where we are now.
In the 'olden days' probably everyone had a horse(s), although the numbers of people with horses have drematically reduced, a lot of people still own and love horses.
How big are the horses at the Olympics?
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Im not really sure what you mean but horses are measured in hands (hh) which are 4 inches. So if a horse in 15.2 then it will be 62 inches, this is measured from its withers (bottom of the neck) the cut-off for a pony is 14.2hh, hope this helped :)
A horse race has 12 entries assuming that there are no ties in how many different ways can these horses finish first second and third?
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It depends on what you mean by place. Win-place-show, is 1st-2nd-3rd in a horse race. If you mean places in the starting gate there will be 12, one for each horse entered.
What makes a thoroughbred horse special?
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If you click the link below it will take you to Jenny's Deviant Art page, at the bottom left hand corner of the page you will see what the TB used to look like.
What horses did Steve Cauthen ride in horse racing?
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Steve Cauthens first ride in England was a winner. The horse was Marquee Universal trained by Barry Hills at Salisbury race course in 1979.
Famous race horses?
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Regret- First filly to win the Kentucky Derby 1915
Ruffian- One of the greatest racehorses of all time male or female.
Go For Wand- Famous filly who won the Outstanding 2yr old filly Ecilpse Award of 1989 and 3yr old filly of 1990.
Genuine Risk- Kentucky Derby winner 1980
Winning Colors- Kentucky Derby winner 1988
What is the speed of the fastest race horse?
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Mr. Light holds the record for the fastest (officially recorded) mile ever run by a horse. The horse was 6 years old and 118lbs. It was recorded at Gulfstream Park 1/03/2005. The time was 131.41 seconds. The race was run on turf.
Note: The previous record was held for more than 30 years (1968) by Dr. Fager on a dirt track and a time of 132.20. See Web Links for more horse racing records
What Equipment needed for olympic horse riding?
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Assuming you already have all the other equipment needed to care for a horse (grooming, stable care etc.) Then you'll need the following items, and they apply to all the types of riding.
Saddle: fitted to the horse it's used on
Saddle pad/blanket/numnah: in your choice of color.
Girth/cinch: measured to fit the horse and saddle.
Bridle: In leather or synthetic, sized for your horse, and in a color of your choice or matching your saddle.
Bit: In a model suited to your horse, or you can go bit-less if your horse is trained to do so.
Reins: Some bridles come with them, some do not, you can pick the right length, color, and material for you and your horse.
Anything beyond the items listed above is mainly preference and/ or need, such as martingales/tie-downs, breast-collars/plates, cruppers etc.
depends really on what style of riding you participate in. most people ride in a simple English all-purpose saddle. i ride in dressage, so i use a dressage saddle, as well as an Australian stock saddle (kind of like a western saddle) when i work with cattle. some horses need more than a saddle and bridle, such as breast plates, martingales to keep them from pulling their heads up, boots to protect their legs etc.
or do you mean equipment for yourself? you should always ride in an approved helmet (NEVER a bike helmet) and helmet's should be replaced after any major impact as it weakens their strength in protecting your head. and flat-soled boots.
that depends on what kind of equpiment ur talking about. horse's equipment or the rider's equpiment? horse: saddle, bridle, halter, grooming supplies, saddle pads, bits....the list goes on and on rider: breeches/ jeans, helmet, riding boots, gloves, show clothes, hlf chaps, spurs...again the list goes on and on unless ur more specifice in what type of equipment.
Required equipment depends on what style of riding you are doing. Formal equestrian riding is different from western riding.
At a minimum you will need footwear that will permit you to grab the stirrups and pants that will protect you, partially, from friction with the saddle or horse's back.
With formal riding you must ALWAYS wear a well fitting riding hat. Tough shoes, preferably long riding boots should be worn and a body protector is also an important piece of equitment to protect your back and ribs if you fall off.
If you want to ride a horse you need a saddle all tacked up a bridle and anything else your horse may need. To get on the horse or mount it you need something to stand on if you cant get your leg up high enough.
English: for the rider, you need a helmet and vest. you can use gloves, a crop, spurs, and half or full chaps.
English: for the horse you most commonly just need a square saddle pad, a fitted saddle pad, a bridle, a bit, and a girth. you need a martingale for jumping.
Western: for the rider, most wear either a cowboy hat, a cap or no hat at all. A few use helmets. I advise you use a helmet no matter your disipline. Then, for normal riding clothes, just any shirt that you don't mind getting dirty and jeans. You can choose to have gloves if you want. You can also wear chaps and/or spurs. And western boots. You want a heel to them to prevent them slipping through the stirup, which can get you hung up in the stirup, and this can result in you getting dragged should you fall off. It's also good for them to have a smooth sole so they are easy to slip out of the stirrup incase you flal or something. Just a safety precaution.
Western: For the horse, if you aren't riding bareback, you'll need a western saddle pad, a western saddle, and a bridle. You may choose to use back cinch and/or a breast collar. For the bridle, you can decide if you want a throatlatch and what kind of brow band you want: a normal one, a split ear, or a single ear.
` If it's one of those things where you're not trying to be fancy and just enjoying the ride, any pants that are comfortable and that protect your leg well. A shoe (most people say boot) with a heel (no open toe!). A shirt that can get dirty without you minding, and if you want, gloves. For your horse, the discipline chooses that! That's all explained above... You don't NEED extra things like safety vests, martigales, polo wraps, etc, but those are some things people may want (or the horse may even need). Wearing a helmet is a big discussion in horse riding, and everyone has a different opinion. All in all, wear one if you want. No one but your instructor, barn owner, guardians, etc can really control that. I'd rather feel the wind in my hair, but better safe than sorry! :) ` Have fun! `
a horse rider should ALWAYS wear a helmet when around horses. When mounting your horse you just need a positive attitude and a mounting block or a leg-up is a must. Once on your horse if you want to trot you cluck or squeeze with your legs. If that does not work use a CROP. Tap the horse on his butt to reinforce that you want him to move. Rember, this isn't supposed to hurt. If you are jumping you ned half chaps and jeans or riding pants are fine. Cantering is a bit faster and don't try this until you have mastered a sitting(not posting) trot WITHOUT sturrips. At first you may need to hold on to some mane to feel more secure. Anyway, when mounting the horse you need a bridle, saddle, boots, spurs(if your horse misbehaves, make sure you are using them correctly), crop, martingale(if jumping or horse has short stride) saddle pads, sturrips, helemet, boots, half chaps, and girth.
it depends on which discipline you're riding. however, the most basic is a bridle, a saddle, and a saddle pad. and a lot of people like to put boots on their horses.
for people, you should never ride in shorts. also never ride in tennis shoes, get REAL riding boots. a helmet also should always be worn, especially if you're a beginner.
To look at what horse riding equipment you may need there is a good site called Throstlenest Saddlery http://www.throstlenestsaddlery.co.uk
If you are riding at my barn and are a minor, you will need a helmet and riding boots. I do not wear a helmet on a horse, but I probably should. I can not tell you how many times I have had close calls. The boots are more important then the helmet though. Tennis shoes are a absolute no no and will get you kicked off my property for riding in them.
What is better hockey or horseback riding?
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It's totaly a matter of your preference. If you like grace and animals, I would recommend horseback riding, but if you like adrenaline, strategy and maybe a bit of fighting, then I would recommend hockey. (I actually like all of those atributes, but I hate hocky and love horse... Just goes to show you. No-one can decide for you) Just go and try out both of them. See wich one you like.
Note: To all people who think horseback riding is gay: It's only gay when guys ride English... IT'S SO GAY
How many fillies have won the preakness?
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No fillies have won the Grand National but twelve mares have won the race:
Miss Mowbray (1852), Anatis (1860), Jealousy (1861), Emblem (1863), Emblematic (1864), Casse Tete (1872), Empress (1880), Zoedone (1883), Frigate (1889), Shannon Lass (1902), Sheila's Cottage (1948) and Nickel Coin (1951).
Fillies and mares are both female horses but fillies are aged 4 years or younger.
How many hurdles would you jump in a 60 meter hurdle race?
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10.
The first hurdle is set 13 meters from the starting line. The next 9 are set 8.5 meters from each other. The finish line is 10.5 meters from the last hurdle.
What color foal will you get sire color mare bay?
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Offspring Color Probability
29.17% -
Buckskin 29.17% -
Bay 16.67% -
Palomino 16.67% -
Chestnut 4.17% -
Smoky Black 4.17% -
Black
Do horse racing systems really work?
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I don't think there are any real successful betting system out there, but there is an interesting site called horseracegame.com that actually allows you to simulate upcoming major races
I play at that site. I don't really know if it's good for handicapping races or betting systems, though they do provide upcoming major stake races, but it really is a cool 3D action game.
