The horseshoes measure more than 20 inches from end to end and weigh about 5 pounds - more than twice as long and five times as heavy as the shoe worn by a riding horse. The gentle giants, which each weigh between 2,000 and 2,300 pounds, are descended from the great war horses of Europe and bred to pull heavy plows and wagons. Fairgoers can see the horses being harnessed and fed and watered, and watch them pull Budweiser's red, white and gold beer wagon down the strip. decided to present a...

It's the story of so many jockeys across the world, the same story that's been the business' dirty little secret for decades. A run here, a swim there and galloping as many horses as possible keeps the Assiniboia Downs rider in the shape he needs to be to compete. Rohan Singh's had the same set routine since he became a professional jockey in 1984. In a business that's all about 'what have you done for me lately?' Singh said you might as well find a different occupation if you're not...

For thoroughbred racing fans and much of the general public the world over this is the midpoint between the ecstasy and the despair. It was a year ago at the Kentucky Derby when Barbaro entered the history books with the largest victory margin since 1946 and became the favorite to be the first winner of the Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes since Affirmed in 1978 the longest drought of Triple Crown winners in the sport's history. It was a year ago at the Kentucky Derby when Barbaro...

Polo enthusiasts pony up for medical research-Entertainment-The Washington Times, America's Newspaper advertisement Advertise . RSS . Sitemap . About TWT . Contact Us . Subscription Services . Insider Login . News Front Page. THE CAUSES: (1) Giving "the sport of kings" its rightful place in a local equestrian scene already renowned for fox hunting, steeple-chase racing and horse breeding; (2) boosting Loudoun County as a high-end travel destination; (3) contributing funds to the fight...

As the family drove down Sixth Street, passing feed stores and the equine veterinary clinic, a sudden intruder from the modern era hit -- hard. Kathleen Kay harnessed Homer, her even-tempered quarterhorse, and loaded her two sons and the dog into the family's custom-built metal cart for a leisurely circuit. But for her and other locals, the accident underscored an ongoing problem they fear is getting worse: Speeding out-of-towners with no concern for Norco's equine traffic. The car's...

Topping, who had been competing in equestrian events since the age of 12, decided to parlay her strengths into a business designing horse barns and homes. Participating in horse shows gave her name recognition and access to the exceptionally wealthy families who participate in the upper realms of the equestrian circuit. Horses are an expensive sport which is why so many people who own horses attempt to game the system in order to write off some of the costs. The former states that losses...