Guest Posts Category

Three Sites To Watch Horse Races Online

Thanks to writers over at Big Pond Sport for this guest post about watching the races online.

Online horse racing
Spending the day at the TAB may be fun but now you can watch horse races online as well. Here are three sites you might like to take a look at.

No Tracks Nearby?

Can’t get to the track or the telly for a big race? If you can get to a computer or have a mobile phone with Internet capability, you can still see the races.
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Equine Champagne Gene

A guest post about the equine champagne gene by Karina over at Arrow Maker Ranch. You can read more from her about color genetics on her website
Perlino Champagne Dun

Image from Arrowmaker Ranch

In the last 20 years, DNA testing technology has become both equally complicated and commonplace.

Pair this ease of genetic testing with a rage for horses of exotic and unusual colors and the result has been previously unknown locations of the equine genome. One of these genes has been labeled the champagne gene due to its very unique phenotype (what the horse actually looks like).

Defining The Unknown

Champagne colored horses have no doubt existed prior to genetic testing, but were often registered as a more common color such as palomino simply because that was the closest known match. After seeing a champagne horse it is easy to understand the confusion. In an effort to more accurately trace the champagne gene, The International Champagne Horse Registry was created. This registry has mapped the likely history of the equine champagne gene in addition to documenting known champagne horses.
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HorseNet Horse Rescue

A guest post by Juli over at the HorseNet Horse Rescue with some information about their facilities and the animals they’ve rescued.

About HorseNet

HorseNet HorsesHorseNet Horse Rescue (HNHR) is a 501(c)3 equine rescue & sanctuary with two locations in Maryland- New Windsor and Mount Airy.

HorseNet is a no-kill, anti-slaughter horse rescue that currently cares for about 100 horses.

HNHR is also 100% volunteer-run organization with no paid staff, so they’re always looking for new volunteers and donations!

Adopting A Horse

HorseNet has many lovable and beautiful horses currently available for adoption, both ridable & companion animals. Anyone in the state of Maryland or anyone that resides 2.5 hours away from their facilities are eligible to adopt. An adoption contract and appointments are needed before adopting any horse.
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Horsesport is Launching A New Look

A quick quest post by Nikki over at Horsesport about their newly redesigned website & it’s features.

Horsesport Logo

Horsesport has new owners and is coming back with a new look and new feel for all horse & pony lovers.

Everything For Horse Business

It will offer a comprehensive directory listing businesses from around the country which can be updated by the business owner directly.

Private classifieds are available for everything equestrian and will allow the vendor to use our interactive ad creation tool. With the possibility of becoming advertiser of the month and getting a top placing.
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