Recently it has become a very popular sport. Usually there are two-man races in which two animals take part, of course with a rider who gives commands. Of course, there are also races for more horses, which you can see in the pictures in this section.
Coloring Book Horse Racing
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The entire event takes place on specially prepared tracks that are called hippodromes. Rider also has its own professional term - jockey. However, there are requirements for them. First of all, they must be light and not tall, which makes it much easier for them to steer the animal. There are two popular types of races: gallop and trot.
This competition is based on the fact that horses race at the trot, if one of the horses starts to run at the gallop is automatically disqualified.
Almost every race has a money betting session where spectators can bet money on which horse they think will win against the opponent.
Trivia
- Centennial Tradition: Horse racing is a tradition dating back hundreds of years in various cultures around the world. As far back as ancient times, people competed on horses, a practice that has survived to the present day.
- Miscellaneous Disciplines: Horse racing encompasses many different disciplines, such as flat gallop races on tracks, obstacle races, endurance races, harness racing and many others.
- Flat Gallop Racing: This is one of the most popular forms of horse racing. Horses galloping over distances ranging from a few hundred meters to several kilometers are accompanied by high speed and adrenaline.
- Epsom Derby: The Epsom Derby is one of the most important flat gallop horse races in the world. It has been held since 1780 at the Epsom Downs racecourse in England.
- Obstacle Racing: Horse racing with obstacles, such as hurdle racing and fixed-obstacle racing (steeplechase), requires horses to overcome various obstacles along the course, which adds difficulty and spectacle.
- Race Horses: Specially bred breeds of racehorses, such as the full-blooded English (Thoroughbred), are perfectly suited for racing because of their conformation, stamina and speed.
- Crossbows: Crossbows are special machines used to start horse races. The crossbowman is responsible for starting the crossbow, which opens the gates and starts the race.
- The Big Three Race: The Triple Crown is a prestigious title awarded to horses that win the three most important flat races by gallop in the United States: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.
- Race Rallies: Endurance horse racing is a long-distance competition that tests both the endurance of horses and the skills of riders. The courses can be as long as several tens of kilometers.
- International Character: Horse racing is popular around the world and has a rich history across cultures, from England and the United States to national racing traditions in Arab countries and other regions.