While no single breed of horse automatically makes a great pleasure mount, one uniquely American breed often makes a better "Joe Horse" than any other: the Standardbred.

Aug 29, 2008 - Laura Harrison McBride

While Thoroughbreds, ridden by jockeys, and Standardbreds, who pull sulkies and have drivers, share common descriptive language, some terms differ.

Sep 30, 2007 - BarbaraAnne Helberg

Breeding gives the Standardbred the instinct for pacing and trotting; training completes the instinct. Race horses, Thoroughbreds, use a four-beat gait.

Oct 16, 2007 - BarbaraAnne Helberg

Jockeys in their bright racing silks add a festive air to any racecourse. However, the primary purpose of racing colors is not aesthetic but practical.

Nov 3, 2011 - Sara Walker

A brief history of the Sport of Kings in North America and a look at how racehorse trainers keep their horses fit, fast and a sure bet to win.

May 25, 2010 - Marcus Hondro

Aside from which stallion a yearling is by and which mare it is out of, the racing history of close relatives is also worth considering.

Mar 4, 2011 - Chris Thomas

Andrew Jackson's lifelong love of horse racing enabled him to serve his country, to benefit financially, and to shape the sport in 19th century America.

Feb 11, 2012 - William L. Wunder

Although someone may invest in a racehorse - or a percentage of one - they may be surprised to find associated costs often aren't tax deductible.

Apr 27, 2012 - Chris Thomas

Despite increasing competition from Macau's casinos, betting on the horses remains the first choice for Hong Kong's gamblers.

Feb 7, 2009 - Paris Franz

No horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed did it in 1978 and only 11 have ever won it in the last 89 years.

Apr 28, 2008 - Carroll Trosclair

Horse racing had its beginnings in America with private owners racing their favorites along country roads. Organized races evolved fully in the 1830s.

Oct 14, 2007 - BarbaraAnne Helberg

Champions can emerge early on the road to Kentucky roses as prep starts take shape. An overview of exciting, historic second month moments favors 1948's Citation.

Feb 28, 2007 - BarbaraAnne Helberg

For the novice in any sport, picking up terminology is essential to getting hooked. In the 2003 Seabiscuit movie, recognizing words brings fascination to the hoofbeats.

Feb 22, 2007 - BarbaraAnne Helberg

Laytown stages the only Irish race meeting under the rules of racing, to take place on a beach.

Aug 25, 2011 - Mike Godfrey

With every attempt to band horse racing around the country, people need to realize that horse racing helps the communities it's running in.

Jan 20, 2011 - Keri Sammons

With every attempt to ban horse racing around the country, people need to realize that horse racing helps the communities it's running in.

Jan 20, 2011 - Keri Sammons