How does a professional jockey like Mike Smith, age 50, keep up with the younger mounts? He credits his daily three- to five-milers (on his own two feet) near his home in Sierra Madre, California, for ...

STORY: These are the world’s first genetically edited horses. They’ve been breed by scientists at the Argentinian biotech firm Kheiron, in the hope of creating superfast polo horses. Here’s the ...

The speed of horses has been renowned since time immemorial. Some horses were so fast that they served as the primary means of rapid transportation in the ancient world. Horse speed was such an ...

Choosing a first horse isn’t just about looks—it’s about finding a steady partner that lets a new rider learn with confidence. When it comes to finding the best horse breeds for beginners, temperament ...

There are many breeds of horses in the world today and dozens of breeds in the U.S.—many of which are used on ranches for showing or just ridden for pleasure. They come in various sizes, shapes and ...