Race horse names are a hot topic as the Kentucky Derby that took place on May 7th has concluded. It has been an entertaining event, as always, and certainly a very colorful one as far as race horse names are concerned. Yet, one of the best and most acclaimed horse racing events in the United States prompted some first time viewers to ask: how do race horses get their surprising names? Do you … [Read more...]

Ever consider that your horse could do more than stand in his stall and walk around the padlock? Perhaps you should consider the electrifying world of competitive sports designed just for horse and rider. Originally founded by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), the world equestrian games began in 1990 and run every four years. Back in 1921, when the FEI first … [Read more...]

Movies about horses capture the imagination. They appeal to adults and children, both with real life experience with horses and without. Themes common to horse movies include perseverance, independence, and the plight of animals who are not treated well. Many horse movies detail the bond between a horse and a young person, while others are more related to a horse’s working career. Horse movies … [Read more...]

Not all people who love horses can ever hope to own one. Horses are expensive, need lots of attention and lots of space. For many horseless horse lovers, collecting or showing horse figurines is the next best thing to owning a horse. Showing model horses make a huge hobby in the United States. Models are exhibited in classes to make them look like the real thing. There are live shows where … [Read more...]

Many horses have two names in their lives -- their professional or pedigreed name and then their barn name or nickname. Horse breeders often choose the names of their foals or yearlings for the breed registration but they do not get to choose the barn name. This is something strictly between the horse and the human. Barn names need to be short since horses have poor attention spans. Since … [Read more...]

Acclaimed science fiction author Nancy Springer once wrote a short story about what happens to horses when they are given the perfect name. They become super-horses. Good male horse names will not guarantee to improve the abilities of an individual equine, but they help forge a personal relationship between horse and human. A horse with a name is no longer just a horse. Male horse names tend to … [Read more...]

Let's face it – horse owners need a sense of humor when owning such unpredictable animals. In a world full of Big Reds, Lightnings and other overused names, funny horse names stand out. They not only to showcase the owner's sense of humor but also as constant reminders that one cannot take working with horses too seriously. Horses often need two names: Registered name: this is a long name … [Read more...]