Tag Archives: equestrian sports

The Sports Archives – Horse Racing You Can Bet On

The sport of Horse Racing goes back many centuries.  Soon after man learned to domesticate the horse, it was realized that horses can be used as vehicles for racing competitions.  Shortly thereafter, man would put up whatever was considered valuable at … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Planning The Hickstead Derby Meeting

Hickstead is an event that takes a lot of planning – from selecting staff to ensuring that there’s enough power to keep things running smoothly. The Hickstead Derby Meeting is regularly cited as one of the most important show jumping … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Training A Racehorse For Flat Track!

Training a horse for horse racing is very similar to the basic training techniques for all disciplines of horse training. Any breed of horse can race, but the most common racing breeds are the Quarter horse, Thoroughbreds and the Arabian … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Inspired by the Olympics – 5 Equine Sports to Get Involved in!

London 2012 was an incredible few weeks for the equestrian world. 18 medals were won, with Team GB bagging 5, the Germans and Dutch taking 4, and Switzerland securing its first gold in over 80 years. All this extra publicity … Continue reading

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