-Owning a racehorse is taking your lifestyle to the next level. It is about embracing a whole new world, taking you to another echelon of sophistication and elegance and almost everyone has the opportunity to become one. There are various types of racehorse ownership available from the National Horseracing Authority (NHA), namely: Individual/ Sole […]Read More
-The Cape Thoroughbred Sales (CTS) and Bloodstock South Africa (BSA) had around 1200 new yearlings (18month old, turning 2 on the 1st August) that were sold between January to April 2018. All horses in the southern hemisphere celebrate their birthdays on the 1st August, whereas the northern hemisphere celebrate on the 1st January. These yearlings […]Read More
-Helmet- to protect the jockey’s head in the event of a fall or even being kicked by horse while mounting/ working with it. Goggles- in going (conditions) where there is a lot of kick back, a jockey may wear goggles to protect his eyes from any flying debris Silks- these are the shirts that a […]Read More
-Everyone wants to make a statement stepping out track side on the big day. The races are all about bright colours and a bold print dress will ensure you make heads turn at the finish line. A pair of chunky heels will will keep you from sinking in the grassy areas as you shout your favorites […]Read More
-It might come as a bit of surprise to you, but there are certain phrases and terms that you possibly hear quite often that are closely linked to the world of horseracing. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the sayings you might already know. Chomping at the bit A reference to being keen. […]Read More
-Seabiscuit If this isn’t your favourite horseracing film of all time then are you really a fan? Everyone loves a David versus Goliath story and this is one of them. A ragtag bunch made up of a quirky trainer, an underdog jockey, an owner with a big dream and a horse with massive heart. The […]Read More
