How Is Dressage Scored?

I recently went to my first ever dressage show, and while I had a really enjoyable time, I have to say, I left feeling more than a little confused. The horses were a spectacle to watch, and it was clear to see the sheer amount of training and discipline that goes into this sort of …

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What Is Dressage?

What Is Dressage? (Explained!)

I’ve always been a fan of horse racing. Since I was a little boy, I’ve always loved seeing the horses, witnessing the exciting races, and just generally having a great day out. I’ve always had such a one-track mind, though, that I never expanded my interest into the wider world of horse shows. Recently, I …

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Do Horses Sleep With Their Eyes Open?

The other night, I heard a loud bang outside on my homestead, so I went out to investigate. I couldn’t see anything when I got out there, and everything was quiet, so I decided it must have been nothing. Cautious as ever, though, I decided to go into my horse’s stable to check on them …

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Can Horses Get Depressed?

Recently, one of our horses died. We knew it was coming as she was getting quite old, but it was still devastating nonetheless. The sadder thing is that she was part of a bonded pair that had been doing everything together basically their whole lives. It made it even harder on our other horse, and …

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What Does Post Time Mean In Horse Racing?

Horse racing is an age-old tradition, and so inevitably you end up with a lot of confusing jargon and terminology. It can be really difficult to keep up with it all when you’re first getting started, and I know I certainly struggled at first. While out at the races with a friend the other day …

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