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Kinds of Horseracing
There are many different kinds of horseracing. The most popular is thoroughbred racing. Horse owners normally hire a trainer to train and condition horses for particular events. A jockey is also hired to ride the horse for the event. In thoroughbred racing, there are other subcategories, depending on different factors. Some examples are handicap races, stakes races, maiden races, and steeple chases. Another type of horseracing is harness racing. This is a race wherein horses pull sulkies. Sometimes, saddles are also employed. In harness racing, horses have to race at a specified gait – either trot or pace. Quarter racing employs American Quarter Horses, which were bred specifically to race the quarter of a mile. The Quarter Horse is believed to be the fastest horse in the world. It is also well-suited for other tasks such as roping, reining, and cutting. |
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