Answers Straight From The Horses Mouth!
Pat 
I read an article about a racehorse who recently won a race at the age of 12, the bookies were in complete awe about this as this is quite an old age for a racehorse to be winning races. I was intrigued by this prospect and wanted to find out more. So, what age is …
‘Gelding’ is a word I have noticed come up frequently within the horse owner community. It is a very specific term to horses and is one worth discussing if you are a current horse-owner as it is an important issue. So, what actually is gelding? Gelding is name given to the medical process of castrating …
If you’re a fan of horseracing, you’ve probably heard the term ‘pattern race’ thrown about. It is one of the most highly competitive group of horse races internationally and commands the most media attention on a global scale. So, what actually are pattern races? Pattern races are also referred to as Group races in Europe …
I overheard an interesting debate last week when I was out shopping. Two men were debating whether horses are considered livestock or not. The older man was suggesting that they are livestock because they’re used on farms, whereas the younger man disagreed, arguing that they are companions. This conversation really got me thinking, and I’m …
If you are familiar with horse racing at all, the chances are you have most likely heard the term ‘steeplechase’ come up in conversation. This is one of the most well-known events in horse racing and generates much discussion among keen betters. But you might be wondering, what actually is a steeplechase? A steeplechase is …