To compete in any event and win, you need to have the right equipment. Barrel racing is no different, but something you don’t need to do it to run out and buy everything at the tack shop that says “Barrel Racing” on it, and you don’t need to go buy the most expensive saddles or ...
A race horse is any horse that competes in speed events on the flat, which means that there are no obstacles, such as jumps or barrels. The speed events—races, steeplechases, barrel racing, pole bending—are some of the most exciting equestrian sports, and racing is the oldest of them all. Race horses are generally Thoroughbreds, though ...
Horse trading is very competitive and the buyer of a horse can be very critical. The person looking at the horse wants to be sure that the animal is sound and sturdy not to mention healthy. When it comes to selling your horse take some time to groom the horse well and make it look ...
Sacramento area residents and rodeo fans look forward to the Folsom Pro Rodeo every year, which takes place over Fourth of July weekend. The four-day event is kicked off by several fun events on the first day, followed by three days of rodeo excitement. Pre-rodeo Events Before the rodeo begins, there are plenty of fun ...
It’s the holidays again and you’ve got a huge list of people to shop for, all with different interests. And to make shopping even more difficult for you, several of the people on your list are crazy about horses! Where are you going to find horse themed gifts for them? You can give them another ...
When you compete in a 4D barrel race, all riders run, no matter their ability, beginner or professional. The divisions are then determined by the times run, with the fastest horse setting the 1D time. The number of horses that are in the divisions depends on how many horses are at the race. If the ...
Horses lead stressful lives, especially horses competing in competitions such as three-day eventing, dressage or barrel racing. When horses become stressed, they produce more hydrochloric acid in their stomachs. Over time, this acid can eat away at the stomach’s natural lining and can cause a gastric ulcer. Omeprazole, a human protein pump inhibitor used to ...
