Horse racing makes me think of the Lone Ranger and his saying, â€Hi-yo, Silver, away!â€, as he rode his famous horse, Silver, galloping into the sunset. There are many famous horses in television and the movies. But many more are known for the speed and stamina shown in winning championships in the ageless sport of horse racing. Horse racing has been a popular sports event for centuries, often referred to as â€the sport of kingsâ€. Today there are four types of horse races. They are distinguished by the type of horse, distance, and terrain of the race track. These are the four types: 1) Thoroughbred Horse Racing Thoroughbred horses run on a flat, oval shaped dirt track, -mile in length. 2) Quarter Horse Racing Quarter horses run on a flat, straight course at great speed over short distances ranging from 220-660 yards. 3) Harness Horse Racing Horses, called trotters, pull a driver seated in a sulky (light 2-wheeled vehicle), around an oval-shaped dirt track, usually a mile in length. 4) Steeplechase Horse Racing Many horses are half breeds, a term loosely applied to any horse that is not a thoroughbred. The steeplechase involves jumping a variety of obstacles. The course covers a distance of 4- miles, with 30 obstacles. The names of the race horses can be amusing. A unique name is required to register a horse in any race. Many owners take pride in coming up with clever names. For others, it would be interesting to know the story behind the name. Smile and take a look at these names: Tapping Toes, Flashy Dancer, Aggravated Battery, Catch a Thrill, and Sermon of Love. It is a spectacular sight to see the beautiful, gallant, well-bred horses galloping to the â€finish lineâ€. The race horses are magnificent! So enjoy, good luck, and â€happy trails to youâ€.
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