A horrific fall during the a race at the The Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, in Western Sydney, Australia has resulted in the hospitalization of jockey Andrew Adkins and euthanasia for his ride, Hot ‘N’ Hazy. Another champion rider, Hugh Bowman has been given a six week suspension for careless riding for the maneuvers that triggered the tragic accident.
A horrific fall during the a race at the The Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, in Western Sydney, Australia has resulted in the hospitalization of jockey Andrew Adkins and euthanasia for his ride, Hot ‘N’ Hazy. Another champion rider, ...
Race riding is a dangerous occupation. The danger quotient increased dramatically for 18-year-old jockey James Bowen when shortly after his horse left the gate a rein broke. In an impressive display of gutsy riding, the jockey ste ...
For most of us, the passion to ride takes hold at a very young age. That’s how it was for a young Senegalese boy, who has become a top jockey in his country. With the support of his community this young man has his sights set high ...
Two horses sat at the top of the rankings as we entered mid-September. Thoroughbred stallion ! Villain Era held the record for the highest jump and * Thestral sat at the #1 ranking and held the record for Best Win Streak. ...
Many new riders struggle with learning how to post the trot. Then next step is riding in two-point with the seat up and out of the saddle. And when they’ve finally mastered that, something new is thrown at them, sitting the trot. ...
If horses could talk, what would they say? That is the question Elaine Heney, filmographer and equestrian asked as she directed and produced the award-winning seven-episode documentary Listening to the Horse. ...
Mirky In A Box captures another top ranking with Thoroughbred stallion *M Satans Heir. He reached the top spot at the age of 13 years on September 7, 2022. At the age of 15, and three days later, the 16.1 hand Thoroughbred stallio ...
When you saddle up, the most important thing is to do the girth or cinch up tight, right? Not so says Olympic Eventing rider, Amanda Ross. There are a few things you need to consider that affect your horse’s comfort and your own s ...
Voices are rising anew to end the carriage horse trade in New York City after a horse named Ryder collapsed on the pavement and did not regain his feet for almost an hour. The air temperature exceeded 85F, but other health issues ...
Even the best rider can have terrible falls. This video covers a period of time shortly after a young woman was found unconscious as her horse roamed freely in the arena they had been schooling in. Even though she was wearing helm ...
Kaleidoscope was top horse on the last day of August 2022. The 16.1 hand Trakehner mare while ranking #1, was 20 years old. She has had a best jump of 104.75 inches and her jumpoff record was 5,335 - 59 with a consecutive win stre ...
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