Animal Sports

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

Ever wondered how the sport of kings is doing now? This article looks at the interesting sport of falconry- using trained birds of prey to 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 the Triple Crown winner if that prestigious racing honor is still in contention.

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.

We've all been there . . .you watched "National Velvet" or read "Black Beauty," and suddenly, you just have to ride a horse. 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 its share of horseracing winners, some as underdogs, and some as sure winners. Let’s take a look at the top racehorses from 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 Hyper Bike. 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 gallop is and how to stay balanced in a two-point position while galloping.

A comprehensive article explaining the ways to prevent falling off a horse, with instructional videos that you can use at home to learn the best way to fall off a horse as safely as possible.

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.