Thoroughbred racing
Where did thoroughbred racing originate?
England!
Where did dressage originate from?
Ancient Greece!
Barrel racing originated from where?
Stamford Texas!
Where did polo originate?
Persia!
Where did horseball originate?
France!
Where did harness racing originate?
Europe and North America!
Where did show jumping originate?
England and France!
The breed thoroughbreds are specifically bred to do what?
Racing!
Name two of the most popular breeds in dressage
Dutch warmbloods,Hanoverians,Trakeheners,and Oldenburgs
Name the most popular breed in barrel racing
American Quarter Horse!
Name two of the most popular breeds we use in polo
Thoroughbreds,Quarter horses,Argentine criollo horses,And crosses between all these breeds
Name two of the most popular breeds in horseball
Thoroughbreds,And Arabians!
Name the most popular breed in harness racing
Standardbred!
Name two of the most popular breeds we use in show jumping
Dutch warmblood,Holsteiner,And Selle Français
Name two of the most popular races in thoroughbred racing?
Kentucky Derby,Preakness Stakes,and Belmont Stakes!
Horses must be how old to compete in dressage?
At least 8 years old!
Is barrel racing a woman dominated sport or man dominated sport?
Woman dominated sport!
Polo is also known as?
The Sport Of Kings!
What was the name of the game horseball is based off of?
Pato!
What centuries did harness racing gain more popularity ?
18th and 19th century!
What year did show jumping become part of the olympics?
1912!
Name 1 common injury in thoroughbred racing for horses?
Bone chips,Stress Fractures, Soft tissue injuries,Musculoskeletal injuries, Joint injuries, Respiratory conditions, And hoof problems
Name 1 of the most common injuries in dressage for horses
Suspensory ligament injuries,Tendon Injuries,Joint Problems,and Arthritis
Name one way barrel racers get around the barrels faster
Master the pattern,Train their horses for speed and agility,And use precise communication techniques!
Which hand is prohibited to use in polo?
Left hand!
What did they use instated of a ball in the game pato?
A live duck
Name 1 of the most common injuries in harness racing for horses
Suspensory ligament failure,Injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon (bowed tendon),Joint disorders,Fractures of the carpus (knee),Fetlock arthritis,Pedal bone,Hock injuries,Soft tissue like wounds,Lacerations,Muscle strains,Joint problems,Osteoarthritis,Synovitis,Ligament sprains,Condylar fractures,Foot,Suspensory desmitis,Joint inflammation,Splints,And chip fractures
Name 1 of the most common show jumping injuries for horses
Tendon and Ligament injuries, Foot injuries,Hock joint injuries,Soft tissue injuries,And bone brusies
Thoroughbred horses turn 1 year older in the northern hemisphere on what day?
January 1st!
Name one thing specialized dressage saddles with in dressage
Balanced and secure position,Facilitate subtle communication,And enhance the performance of dressage movements
Name 1 common injury in barrel racing for horses
Injuries related to lower limbs and fetlock,And soft tissue injuries like tendon and ligament damage
Name 1 of the most common injuries in polo for horses
Soft tissue damage,Flexor tendon injuries,Fractures,And hock osteoarthritis
What is one of the most common injuries in horseball for horses?
Soft tissue damage,Injuries to tendons particularly the suspensory ligament,Fractures,Injuries to the stifle joint,Injuries to the hoof,And concussions
What is the horses name that holds the fastest recorded mile in harness racing?
Always B Miki
What was the world record for the highest obstacle cleared?
2.47 meters (8ft 1in)