Racing

Rodeo consist of seven separate, complex and unique events. Each event has its own rules and its own terminology. For this reason, the sport of rodeo as a whole is a rich source of interesting language and slang. When you go to a rodeo, if you’re not hip to this jive, you may have a … Read more

How high a horse can jump will, obviously, depend on the size of the horse – you cannot expect a Shetland to clear a five bar gate! Breed also helps to determine how high a horse can jump, as some breeds have been bred for it over the centuries and are generally better at it. … Read more

The Kentucky Derby is an exciting annual horse race that is unique to American horseracing. More than 150,000 fans attend the race and millions more watch it on television. There’s a lot to enjoy in the tradition of the fancy hats, the stiff drinks and the challenge of betting on your favorite. On the other … Read more

Breakaway roping is a gentler style of calf roping that doesn’t include tying the calf. This style of roping (others are, for example, team roping) is open to cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. The skills needed for successful breakaway roping include: This timed event is especially popular with junior high and high school riders. … Read more

With its diversity in disciplines, every single horseback rider to takes on various challenges with their horses. Some jump, while others rope cattle. Some ride dozens of miles of rugged terrain, while others yet will fearlessly bound over hurdles into deep pools of water. No matter the discipline, though, one thing is common: every equestrian … Read more

Team roping is a rodeo event involving two riders and horses roping a single steer. It is one of two rodeo events necessitating teamwork. The other is steer wrestling. Team Roping FAQ What is the difference between team roping and steer wrestling? In team roping, the two participants stay mounted on their horses. Steer wrestling … Read more

Timber racing is an American form of steeplechase or point-to-point racing. The difference is that this type of jumps racing uses stationary, wooden rail fences instead of brush hurdles. In the United States, timber racing is mostly conducted in the mid-southern states and along the East Coast. It is considered a very “blue blood” form … Read more

Choosing an equestrian discipline when you are brand new to horseback riding can be tough. You may absolutely adore horses, but don’t know exactly what to do with horses. You scroll Google’s first three pages of horse lesson listings for your area, and you turn up some horse barns that look interesting. But you really … Read more

If you’re thinking about trail riding or just going out for a long ride in your area, you may wonder how far your horse can travel in a day. The distance your horse can cover in a day depends on a lot of different factors, including: In this article, we discuss the things you should … Read more