Horse Agistment Providers – What To Look For
The first place to begin looking for horse agistment services is on the internet. On the internet you will find many horse directories (which will include a section on horse agistment) or be totally dedicated to horse agistment. Many properties are now setting up their own websites so you will be able to have a look at the services they provide and possibly their rates too. If you don't have access to the internet then I recommend checking out your local business and telephone directory. Another great place to look is in the classified ads of your local newspaper or your favorite horse magazine.
Posted by Michelle Rudge Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Categories: animals
Tags: animals, equestrian, farm, horse agistment, horse racing, horses, Pets, ponies, pony, vets
An Introduction To Horse Race Betting
One of the reasons that the popularity of sports gambling has skyrocketed in recent years is its accessibility. It's easy to bet on most major sports because everyone understands the basics, which teams are good and why they win. Horse handicapping, on the other hand, is a completely different and somewhat arcane discipline. Where there are some shared concepts, success at sports betting doesn't guarantee the same playing the ponies. Legendary sports handicapper Jimmy 'The Greek' Snyder was famous for killing the books with his sports plays--and giving it all back with his inept horse bets.
Posted by Ross Everett Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Categories: animals
Tags: animals, entertainment, gambling, hobbies, horse racing, marketing, recreation, sports, travel
1977 Triple Crown Winner Seattle Slew
Seattle Slew died on May 7, 2002 at the age of 28. One of only 11 winners of horse racing's prestigious 'Triple Crown' he is by default considered among the all time greats in thoroughbred racing. Of the eleven horses to win the Triple Crown, he is the only one to do so with an undefeated record. He was also notable due to his humble beginnings, and is the only Triple Crown winner to have been purchased at public auction. He retired to stud in'78 and sired over 100 stakes race winners including'84 Kentucky Derby champion, Swale. Slew's offspring have earned a combined $76 million dollars at the race track. Slew wasn't the most majestic looking creature by the lofty standards of race horses, but was possessed with the heart, toughness and courage of a professional prizefighter.
Posted by Ross Everett Date: Monday, October 25, 2010
Categories: animals
Tags: animals, enteratinment, hobbies, horse racing, horses, leisure, recreation, sports, thoroughbred racing, travel
Super Saver Shines In Kentucky Derby Mud
In the muddy mess of a rain soaked Churchill Downs, jockey Calvin Borel continued his mastery of the track as he guided Super Saver to victory in the Kentucky Derby. Super Saver had gone off as an 8-1 choice behind 6-1 favorite Looking At Lucky, and Borel took the 'Run For The Roses' for the second consecutive year and an unprecedented third time in four years. Borel was aboard 50-1 longshot Mine That Bird in 2009 and rode Street Sense in 2007.
Posted by Ross Everett Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010
Categories: animals
Tags: animals, hobbies, horse racing, recreation, sports, travel