You could do jumping
Equibase.com has lists of jockeys, horses and trainers plus a lot of other info.
no,sometimes they do but mostly they get them from other owners
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The 1970s featured several notable flat racing jockeys, including Lester Piggott, renowned for his exceptional skill and numerous classic victories. Other prominent jockeys of the era were Willie Carson, known for his success in major races, and Pat Eddery, who also became a leading figure in the sport. Additionally, figures like Geoff Lewis and Brian Taylor made significant contributions to flat racing during this decade. Their performances helped shape the landscape of British horse racing in the 1970s.
There's harness racing and flat out racing.... Flat out racing is most common in thoroughbreds, appaloosa's and quarter horses. Harness racing is saddlebreds.
Quarter Mile Racing, Barrel racing and other sports, rounding up cattle, various ranch jobs
Yes. Ireland is one of the top nations in the world for breeding horses and for training them for racing and other sports. So Ireland has a huge amount of horses living in it.
Just about any type of horse can be trained to do barrel racing. Some horses are just naturally better at it then other horses. Usually you want a horse that is fast and can turn fast. Alot of people use QH and paints. I have Ridden a mustang and a paint in barrel racing and they both did very well.
No. This is dangerous to both the horse and the Jockey.
Thoroughbreds are often what are thought of most when thinking about racing, but there are racing for other horses like standardbreds, which are used for trotting or pacing races, quarter horse races that go over a quarter of a mile, Arabian racing, appaloosa racing, even mule racing! Many breeds are used for racing.
The jockey known as "The Long Fellow" was John "Long John" McGinty. He earned this nickname due to his tall stature compared to other jockeys, which was relatively unusual in a sport where shorter riders are typically favored for their weight advantage. McGinty was active in the late 19th century and made a significant impact in horse racing during his career.
You have to build a racetrack first. After that you click on create race and drag the horses in that you want to race. Racetracks cost and are expensive to maintain.