Ever seen a horse tied to a hitching rail and thought you’d like to give it a try? We’ve got everything you need to know about building a hitching rail for horses! We’ve got top hitching rail construction tips for you, whether you’re building a hitching post or hitching rail. We’ll also find out the best material
Continue Reading...Heywoods Beach Upsets Tizamagician in Cougar II
After finishing a well-beaten third to Tizamagician in last year’s Cougar II Stakes (G3), Hronis Racing’s Heywoods Beach turned the tables on that rival July 24 at Del Mar, prevailing in a grueling slugfest to the wire. The more they asked… the more he gave 🎙 Heywoods Beach takes the GIII Cougar II Stakes under @JockeyRamonVazq. pic.twitter.com/S0BYgC35gx — Del Mar
Continue Reading...Taiba Ran a ‘Gallant Race’ in Haskell, Baffert Says
Taiba may not have won the July 23 TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, but the performance of the Zedan Racing Stables color bearer in the $1 million race gave his connections plenty to be excited about nevertheless. “He ran a really gallant race and we were happy with the way he ran. We would
Continue Reading...Donaldson-Aitken’s Derby dedication
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken’s pedigree includes a Group 1 winning jockey and countless hours in the saddle training and educating horses, assets he hope has him ready to challenge the 1000km Mongol Derby. The annual event which resumes in 2022 after a two year hiatus, recreates and follows the postal route used by Genghis Khan in the
Continue Reading...Vale Spieth
Breeding operation Aquis Farm is mourning the loss of its promising stallion Spieth. The Group 1 placegetter’s death was confirmed on Sunday night after being found injured in his box that morning. Spieth, who was set to stand for $8,800 in 2022, had started to see some success on the racetrack, siring two stakes placegetters.
Continue Reading...Ireland, Brazil, Germany And Sweden Name World Championship Teams
Three countries announced their teams for the Agria FEI Jumping World Championship, which takes place Aug. 10-14 in Herning, Denmark. The following horse-and rider combinations will represent Ireland in show jumping. Daniel Coyle on Legacy Cian O’Connor and C Vier 2 Darragh Kenny and VDL Cartello Denis Lynch and Brooklyn Heights Bertram Allen and Pacino
Continue Reading...Determining What It May Cost to Board Your Horse
Boarding a horse may seem like an expensive way to keep a horse, but compared to the purchase and upkeep of a property suitable for horses, it may be a little less expensive. For some people, the only way they can keep a horse is to board it at a stable. The cost of boarding your horse
Continue Reading...Baffert-Trained High Connection Wins Los Alamitos Derby
As comebacks go, Bob Baffert couldn’t have asked for a better one than to win the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby July 9 with High Connection .Dr. Ed Allred, owner of Los Alamitos Race Course, presented the trophy to Baffert, who recalled how many decades the two have known each other. “He gave me my first job, out of
Continue Reading...Flotus to Target Nunthorpe Stakes
Flotus will skip Goodwood for York, and trainer Ed Crisford believes the Aug. 19 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (G1) could be the perfect fit for the speedy filly. Runner-up in the Juddmonte Cheveley Park Stakes (G1) last year behind Tenebrism and third in this year’s Commonwealth Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot, the daughter of Starspangledbanner picked up her first
Continue Reading...Fuchs Wins Jumping World Cup Final
Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs was rightly proud when standing top of the podium as winner of the 2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Leipzig, Germany, today. He came so close to clinching the trophy at the 2019 final when he finished behind his compatriot and three-time champion Steve Guerdat. “I’ve been a couple of times second in
Continue Reading...How to Overcome Riding Injuries
Over a 25 year span, I’ve had more than my fair share of riding accidents and subsequent injuries. I’ve broken both collarbones twice and had five corresponding surgeries. I’ve also had torn muscles, concussions, broken fingers and a lot of other bumps and bruises along the way. The truth is riding is a dangerous sport
Continue Reading...The Scoop on Ration Balancers
You’ve probably heard of ration balancers when talking about equine nutrition, but do you actually know what the benefits of one can be for your horse? What is a Ration Balancer? First, let’s go over what ration balancers aren’t. They aren’t complete feeds, which contain high levels of crude fiber (because they’re intended to be
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