Racing

Calf roping or tiedown roping originated as a routine, necessary task performed by genuine cowboys. It involves the skills necessary to collect and hold very young calves that need to be branded, given vaccinations or doctored. How Is Rodeo Calf Roping Different? Although the skills used are the same, the timed rodeo event which is … Read more

So, you love racing in all its forms, you’ve got a bit of cash to spare, and you want to get even further into the world of racing. Why not look into how to buy a racehorse? This can be a very rewarding thing, both financially if your horse does well, and in terms of … Read more

Horses come in all shapes and sizes, as you probably already know. Therefore, the question how much does a horse weigh will be based on lots of factors – what breed they are; whether they are in work or out of it; whether they are pregnant or lactating; what sort of muscle mass they have. … Read more

If you’re planning on taking up show jumping, you may be wondering if the horse you have possesses the right qualities to make a go of it, or if you’re shopping for a horse for show jumping, you may be wondering what qualities you should look for. In this article, we discuss the most important … Read more

Equitation is the term used to refer to the practice or art of horsemanship or horseback riding. It especially refers to the position of the rider, along with the rider’s skill at using aids effectively and riding correctly overall. In equitation classes, it is the rider who is evaluated and not so much the horse. … Read more

So you love racing, and you’ve decided to take the ultimate step and buy your own racehorse. But how do you actually go about owning and keeping a horse? If you’ve never had your own horse, and you want to actually bring a horse home and keep it full time, then you will need some … Read more

No matter what your level of experience or what type of riding you do, preparing for a horse show or event can be very anxiety producing. There are lots of things you need to do to get ready, and many things you must remember to take along. In this article, we provide good advice to … Read more

Horse racing is a highly popular sport, which has been around for centuries and shows no sign of losing its popularity any time soon. It is, however, becoming a more controversial sport, as more and more people are becoming increasingly concerned with animal welfare. It is true that racehorses are very well looked after and … Read more

The original cowboys were actually Mexican and were called vaqueros. In the 1800s, as the industry of cattle raising moved from Mexico into Texas, Texan cowboys learned from the vaqueros and added their own flair to create an American cowboy lifestyle of their own. In this article, we briefly review the history of the cowboy … Read more