Animal Sports

Shergar was a magnificent thoroughbred that disappeared in an unsolved mystery in 1983. The enigmatic legend of this stolen racehorse has only grown over the years.

Competitors ride across 1,000 kilometres of Mongolian steppe in the world’s longest endurance horse race.

The hawking sport of falconry, the "sport of kings," has been around for a very long time. This article looks at the fascinating world in which falconers spend years training their birds of prey to strategically hunt.

He was one of the greatest and saddest jockeys ever to grace the sport of horse racing in Britain.

The so-called “sport of kings” has a nasty dark side that the industry would rather have the public not know about.

Born in 1861 to free black parents, Isaac Murphy became one of the greatest jockeys in America . . . and then white people squeezed him out of horse racing. Learn more about his story here.

Wondering what your fur-pal might be able to compete in? Check out this curated, easy-to-understand list of dog sports in the United States. Each sport listed includes training expectations and physical requirements for both dogs and humans.

Held five weeks after the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes is the third leg of the Triple Crown and may determine a Triple Crown winner. This article will explore the history of the Belmont Stakes race track.

Every May, two weeks after "The Run for the Roses," the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, hosts the Preakness Stakes, which is the second leg of the prestigious Triple Crown.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This premier horse race culminates in two weeks of races, parties, and many other special events. Read on to expand your Kentucky Derby trivia knowledge.

We've all been there...you watched "National Velvet" or read "Black Beauty," and suddenly, you just have to take up horseback riding. If this is the case, don't rush out and saddle up a pony quite yet. Here's what you need to know first.

History has horseracing underdogs and sure winners. Let’s take a look at the top racehorses in the past.

A part of the annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair, the people of the Akimel O'Odham (Pima) and Pee Posh (Maricopa) tribes welcome rodeo fans to the All-Indian rodeo in Sacaton. Community spirit meets rough stock!

The Easy Entry cart is the generally accepted "standard" first cart, but there are alternatives. One of these is the HyperBike. Here's how they compare.

What can miniature horses do? PLENTY! Combined Driving is the fastest-growing equine sport, and miniature horses are the fastest-growing division!

Rosie Napravnik is on a mission to rewrite the record books when it comes to the success of female riders. However, she also would love nothing more than to be considered the best jockey overall.

Learn exactly what a horse gallop is and how to stay balanced in a two-point position while riding. Do not attempt by yourself until you learn from a trained professional how to gallop on a horse.

Injuries from falling off a horse can be life-threatening. This article explains the ways you can prevent yourself and others from falling off a horse, with instructional safety videos included.

John Francome's love of horse racing started when he was six years old. From humble beginnings in a council house in Swindon, Wiltshire, he went on to become a seven-time champion jockey, best-selling author, and leading commentator and racing pundit.

France has some idyllic racecourses including Longchamp, the home of the lucrative Arc de Triomphe race, and Chantilly, 30 miles north of Paris. Germany boats brilliant courses at Baden Baden and Cologne, while Australia has more than 700 courses across the outback.

Queen Elizabeth, grandmother of Prince William and Harry, is a passionate horse racing fan and owns a large number of horses. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson also owns racehorses, as does striker and former David Beckham team-mate Michael Owen.

In horse racing, racecards are used to give information about the races and the particular horses running in them. Read on to learn how to interpret this information.

This article will looks at the stellar career of the legendary race horse known as Secretariat.

Here's a list (with photos and descriptions) of 10 of the most important types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding

If you haven't been to a race track in person, then you're missing out on some of the greatness of the thoroughbred racing experience. Every horse racing fan should visit these ten great race tracks at least once in their life.