Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., who built Churchill Downs in Louisville, wanted his track to have a race that would rival England's Epsom Derby. After visiting England to study both its tracks and its races, he established the Kentucky Derby, which … More about %posttitle%
kentucky derby horse – Hard SpunMonthly Archives: August 2007
The ancestor of Ewenke people originally lived in the forests northeast of Lake Baikal and along the Shileke River. They mainly engaged in fishing, hunting and breeding reindeer. Later, they continually moved east, living mixing together with the Mongolians, Dahaners, … More about %posttitle%
Ewenke horsemenHorse polo is arguably the oldest recorded team sport in known history, with the first matches being played in Persia over 2500 years ago. Initially thought to have been created by competing tribes of Central Asia, it was quickly taken … More about %posttitle%
Horse PoloThe Sweden Royal Horse Guard claims to be the world's oldest horse regiment, dating from the 16th century. Sweden has one of the highest numbers of horses per head of the population in Europe and there is a deeply rooted … More about %posttitle%
Sweden Royal Horse GuardHave you ever wondered what a horse – zebra crossbreed might look like? Here is a picture of one. Link to this post!
Horse – Zebra Crossbreed