Nicky Ellis

Seabiscuit vs War Admiral – these two great horses have won many famous races between them, and each is well known and loved. It is tricky to compare them, as they were different horses with different skills and talents – but they were closely related, they lived around the same time, and their careers overlapped … Read more

If your little jockey is into the faster side of horse riding, and prefers galloping over rather more sedate dressage, you might want to get them started in racing. We’re not talking the Kentucky Derby here; youngsters are understandably not allowed to compete against adults. But there are many other avenues open, and many great … Read more

If you are into horse racing – and even if you’re not – chances are you will have heard about these two world famous race horses. Everyone has an opinion about which was the better horse, so let’s put the arguments to bed with a discussion about Phar Lap vs Secretariat. Phar Lap Phar Lap … Read more

You may be a seasoned better, or you may be the type of person who likes a little flutter if you happen to find yourself at a race. Whichever you are, the idea is to win money, right? So what’s the best way to guarantee this? Obviously there is no hard and fast way of … Read more

Right up front, if you are interested in horses because you want to make money, find another interest. The only ways people make money from horses themselves involve exploitation. Examples include racing, breeding, some forms of competition and horse slaughter. For the most part, horses are a costly hobby and interest. The expense is well … Read more