Let’s say you have $100,000. Where would you invest? Forget about the stock market. Australian horse racing saw a $603 million prize money return last year. But you can set that aside too. Because Thoroughbred Breeding, as it turns out, is where the money is. Though just like the sport of kings itself, it’s a…
In a game of gaps, a jockey can mean the difference between winning and losing. So take pride, it’s more than just sitting on a horse. In fact, only a few can make a profession out of it. Hence, in order for you to master how to become a professional jockey, you’ve got to do…
“Mommy, daddy, I want a pony.” Sure, the best things in life are free. And let’s say you can get a horse for free too. But be prepared. After that, horse care, even basic horse care for beginners require money, time and knowledge. Good thing, each and every step of that commitment, you can rely…
It’s not like in the movies. You don’t just leap into a wild stallion’s back and run away, unharmed. So, beginners, be warned. If it’s your first time to break a horse, safety should always come first for the sake of all lives. As gentle as the giant is, horses have prey instincts that can…
To fill up a bet slip on horse betting, first, collect a slip from the counter. Write down race details (time and place of the race), the horse you’re betting on, the odds available, your stake amount and type of bet. Hand it over and pay your stake money at the counter. Don’t lose the…
Horses are herbivores who love to graze on grass. Their long digestive system requires a high-fiber diet like pasture grass and tender plants. To keep them healthy, a horse food list can include grass, hay, grains, concentrate mixes and other nutritious treats like fruits. These types of horse food can serve as your complete guide to know…
Horses need both fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins for normal growth and metabolism. Fat-soluble (dissolve in fat) vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K, while water-soluble v(dissolve in water) vitamins include vitamin C and the B vitamin group—thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), folacin (B9), pantothenic acid (B5), biotin (B6), and cobalamin (B12). The more…
The Melbourne Cup is a race that stops a nation, for a reason. Each year, on the first Tuesday of November: Crowds unite. Offices close. The world watches as history lives on. Even money stops moving for six minutes or so. Then cash flows. Some people make millions the first time around. So what’s stopping…
Once upon a time, horses graze upon fresh, healthy pasture. With the variety of grasses and legumes in rich soils, old folks could say neigh to the best horse vitamin and mineral supplement. But times have changed. According to Dr. Lydia Gray, Medical Director at SmartPak even with a good quality forage-based diet, horses may…
It’s a struggle horse owners share with their equine seniors: What to feed older horses to gain more weight? In horses, skinny and seniors seem a natural pair. Until you see 40-year-old Sarge’s video. At 40 years of age—roughly 120 in human years—Sarge, an appaloosa was rescued from a kill pen when he was 35….