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Horse racing has long been a popular sport across the world. While people are familiar with the long-standing tradition of Thoroughbred racing, many know little about the world of harness racing. Though it may not be as popular as Thoroughbred horse racing, harness racing has a long, rich history. The origins of harness racing date back to 1500 BC when Assyrian kings used horses to drive chariots for both war and sport. In the 7th

If you are one of those people in a minority, who adore the reptilian creature with its scaly body, you are in august company. Jim Morrison in his own words, always liked reptiles. Keeping a snake as a pet is not a choice that most people would make, but if you are thrilled by the idea of having snakes as pets, then you need to know which are the various types of snakes you can

The Paint horse is a popular American horse breed that’s famous for its unique and colorful coats. However, these horses are more than just a color breed as they descend from Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred bloodlines. As a result, Paints not only have dashing looks but are also talented athletes. In simple terms, the flashy coats of Paint horses are made up of white and dark areas of hair. Because no two Paint horses are

Horses are big and powerful animals that are orders of magnitude stronger than us. Therefore, humans had to devise a clever way to control the horse to harness its power. The idea to use a bit and bridle when riding the horse first came to nomadic herders around 1000 BC. While roaming the Eurasian Steppe, these herders realized they can gain better control of their horses by putting pressure on sensitive areas of the head.