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Way Back
Horse bitThere is evidence of the use of bits, located in two sites of the Botai, dated about 3500-3000 BC -
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The mouthpiece of the bit does not rest on the teeth of the horse, but rather rests on the gums or "bars" of the horse's mouth in an interdental space behind the front incisors and in front of the back molars. When a horse is said to "grab the bit in its teeth" they actually mean that the horse tenses its lips and mouth against the bit to ignore the rider's commands -
When Horse Racing became Professional
Mr.MikeQueen Anne</a>Horse racing began to become a professional sport during the reign (1702-14) of Queen Anne -
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Equipment
What your horse needs bridle made of leather straps is fitted onto its head to hold the bit and reins in place. And blinkers, which are cup-shaped devices placed next to the eyes, will keep the horse from seeing anything but what is in front of him or her. -
GSB
RecordsIn 1791 the results of his research were published as the Introduction to the General Stud Book. -
Only Thourough Breds
By the early 1800s the only horses that could be called Thoroughbred and allowed to race were those from horses listed in the General Stud Book -
The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club wrote complete rules of racing and sanctioned racetracks to hold meetings under these rules. -
Horse origins
OriginalSince 1814, five horse races for three-year-old horses have been designated as "classics." Three races, open to male horses "olts"and female horses "fllies",make up the English Triple Crown: the 2,000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby and the St. Leger Stakes. -
For Years
The first tracks for harness racing were constructed in the first decade of the 19th century, and by 1825 harness racing was an institution at hundreds of country fairs across the nation. -
England Horse Racing
Organized steeplechase racing began about 1830, and has continued to be a popular sport in England to this day. -
Women Jockeys
WomenDuring the 1850s amateur “ladies only” events were held in Victoria, Australia but women were not permitted to ride as professional jockeys or on professional tracks -
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The Greastest Jockey
The GreatestArguably, the greatest jockey in American history Isaac Burn Murphy (1861-1896) was born on a horse farm to a former slave -
The First African American Jockey
WikiAfrican-American jockey Alonzo "Lonnie" Clayton, age 15, became the youngest rider to win the Derby. -
American Racing
By 1908 the number of tracks had plummeted to just twenty five. That same year, however, the introduction of pari-mutuel betting for the Kentucky Derby signaled a turnaround for the sport. -
The First Televised Race
Tv TimeOn May 3, 1952, the first national television coverage of the Kentucky Derby took place, aired from then-CBS affiliate WHAS. In 1954, the purse exceeded $100,000 for the first time. -
First Female Racer In America
In 1969, Diane Crump was the first female rider ever registered to ride in a Thoroughbred race in the United States. This event was at the recently closed Hialeah Park Race Track in Florida.[ -
That Horse Fast
Too FAstThe fastest time ever run in the Derby (at its present distance) was set in 1973 at 1 minute 59 2/5 seconds when Secretariat broke the record set by Northern Dancer in -
Ladies Only Event
Women OnlyThe Victoria Racing Club in 1974 permitted female jockeys to be registered for professional ladies only events -
Women Can Race
Women Permitted To RaceIn 1978 racing rules in New Zealand were amended to permit female jockeys. -
Women Fight To Ride
Women Are Riders TooIn Australia Pam O’Neill and Linda Jones, in 1979, were the pioneers that forced jockey club officials to grant women the right to compete on an equal footing in registered races against men. -
BHB
BHBFrom 10 June 1993 until 30 July 2007, the British Horseracing Board (BHB) was the governing authority for horseracing in Great Britain. It was created in 1993, and took on responsibilities previously held by the Jockey Club. -
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First Woman
Woman RacerIn 2004-05 Clare Lindop won the Adelaide jockeys premiership and became the first woman to win a metropolitan jockeys’ premiership on mainland Australia -
Only The Sixth
SixthOnly the sixth female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, Rosie Napravnik gave her best effort to make it to the winner's circle but ended up finishing in 9th place. -
How to obtain your a racing license
Before You RaceGo to the live meet track license office.
Go to the KHRC office located at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Mail your application along with the fee to the central office.
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The 10 Greatest Race Horses of All
The GreastestThe Secretariat,Man o' War,Seattle Slew ,Spectacular Bid ,Kelso,Native DancerDr. Fager ,Miesque,Holy Bull and Affirmed. -
Vision
VisionA hackamore, put simply, is headgear that controls a horse via pressure points on the face, usually with a nosepiece instead of a bit. A hackamore is not the same thing as a halter, as a halter is primarily used for leading and tying up an animal. -
Certain Amount
Only 20 Only the 20 horses that have won the most money in the winter's biggest races will earn the right to run.
