The History Of America’s Favorite Horsing Competitions
Written by admin on November 14, 2011 – 12:00 am -Horse racing has been around for a long time. Some archaeological records show that horse racing even took place in the ancient civilizations of Babylon, Egypt and Syria. Chariot racing as well as horse racing were popular events in the Greek Olympics around 648 BC. Horse racing was called the “Sport of Kings” in British society where it was a popular event with aristocrats and royalty.
Horse races and games started out to be a way that equestrians honed their riding skills, especially those skills needed on the battle field. With time the sports also provided entertainment for the crowds that soon assembled to watch, to cheer and to wager. When the races and games developed into competition, specialized skills were required of the rider and the horse. As the competitions became more specialized, horses were bred for certain events. Because the skills required for combat were similar to the skills required in competition, these skills were preserved long after the horses were used in combat situations.
The care and conditioning for particular horses depends on the length of the race. The fitness plan of each horse must coincide with the race and must be coordinated to prevent injuries. Because a horse’s skeletal system does not fully mature until about four years, exercise must be monitored carefully to protect the health of the horse.
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