Did you know that people race Arabian horses just like they do Thoroughbreds? The world’s richest and most important race for purebred Arabians takes place in France, The Qatar Arabian World Cup. The very first Qatar Arabian World Cup race took place 6 years ago, and the race has been run every October since then. 1.…
Barrel racing is a popular event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a clover leaf pattern around three carefully positioned barrels in the fastest time. Recently, the National Barrel Horse Association Youth World Championships took place in Perry, Georgia. Participants numbered over 1,000 in the teen division (13 and over) and approximately…
Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions in the foothills of the French Pyrenees at this year’s FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. Eighty-six riders and their horses started the race on a Saturday morning in July at the time indicated on the clock at…
A new world side saddle high jump record was set in 2012 at the National Showing and Showjumping Show in Aintree, England. Susan Oakes traveled all the way from County Meade in Northern Ireland to Aintree to take part in the competition. Riding Brandy And Red, she jumped 5ft 9in to set a new side saddle…
“Now that’s a cowgirl,” the announcer said as Brookside Elementary School’s Lauren Flaherty, riding her sister’s horse, Rocky, rode their victory lap. A month later, Lauren, a hard-working seventh-grader, headed to the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Gallup, N.M., because of her accomplishments on May 19, 2013 in the California state finals. Lauren was…
China imported around 2,000 horses between 2008 and 2012, with prices ranging between 200,000 and 3 million yuan ($32,177-$483,030) per horse depending on their age and level of training. 1. On average, how many horses were imported per year? 2. On average, how many horses were imported per month? With more than 70 stables and…
Orb won the 2013 Kentucky Derby finishing the race with a time of 2:02.89—two-and-a-half lengths ahead of Golden Soul and Revolutionary, which finished in second and third place, respectively. 1. One length = 8 feet or 2.4 metres. How far ahead of the second place finisher was Orb when he crossed the finish line? Give…
“Other jockeys might underestimate my ability to be aggressive in a race,” says Napravnik, a 25-year-old who leads all jockeys in wins this year. “Until they ride with me. Then they’re like, ‘Ohhhh, OK.'” A reporter asked, ‘How does it feel to be young and rich?'” Rosie recalls. “I had to correct him and tell…
The Kentucky Derby is 3 days away and the horses are into their final workouts. Let’s compare how current favourites Orb, Revolutionary, Verrazano and Goldencents did this week compared with their competition. The timed workouts ranged from 4 to 6 furlongs. 1 furlong = 200m or 1/8 of a mile. 1. How far is 4…
Australia’s favourite racing mare, Black Caviar, retired in 2013 just four days after winning her 25th straight race. Here are some interesting facts and numbers about Black Caviar: She was born on August 18, 2006, and was bottle fed as a foal. 1. At what age is Black Caviar being retired? She stands 165 centimetres.…