Marisha Kazaryan
A writer by profession, a storyteller by spirit, and an ardent team sport fan by affiliation, Marisha enjoys covering sport events, while also working on improving her own athletic skills. Swimming remains her all-time favourite, and she is currently trying herself in skateboarding.
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01
Oct
The Grand National lives up to its name for a whole bunch of reasons. As it is a National Hunt type of racing, horses have to overcome a number of obstacles but in Grand National they are much larger than it is common for other similar races. The competition purse is £1 million.
But above all, the Grand National is not just a race, it is a cultural event in the life of Great Britain that attracts even those who don’t normally engage in equestrian sports.
National Hunt races, to which the Grand National belongs, are one of the most popular...
30
Sep
Matched betting is a technique bettors use to utilize free bets and other incentives they get from bookmakers. At its core, matched betting means placing various possible bets on the same event to make a profit in case of any outcome.
Let’s take a look at how it works and how to use it to your advantage in our comprehensive matched betting guide.
What is Matched Betting and How Does It Work?
Essentially all bookmakers offer their bettors free bets. The first one usually comes as a welcome gift after the signup. There are also various incentives and benefits for the existing...
24
Sep
It would be very interesting to know who first came up with the idea to not just have two horses compete with each other in speed, but also turn this into a spectacle for an audience. Unfortunately, history didn’t preserve any names in regards to horse racing.
What we do know for a fact is that from very ancient times it was a popular sport and pastime for many. Evidence shows that horse races were conducted in Babylon, Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, and many other old civilizations. We even know that the ancient Olympic Games included both riding and...
18
Sep
As women continue establishing their presence in various sports, more and more female teams and tournaments emerge on the scene. But even now there are still very few sports where men and women would compete in the same event on an equal basis. Equestrian sport is one such example.
When it comes to gender, equestrianism treats all its athletes, humans or animals, with equality. Horse riding championships and tournaments aren’t segregated by gender, allowing all riders to participate. In fact, currently equestrianism is the only sport in the Olympic Games where men and women compete for the same medal. While...
11
Sep
With the Olympics and Paralympics happening this year, 2024 proved to be a very busy year for almost every sport, and the equestrians are no exception. And while there are various events happening in every season, autumn is especially full of competitions and trials that you don’t want to miss.
Burghley Horse Trials is undoubtedly one such event. Taking place over the course of three days in early September, it brings together renowned athletes, crowd-favourite horses, and a variety of spectators. The official programme consists of three events — dressage, cross country, and show jumping, but in reality the Burghley...
10
Sep
We may not have exact records of who was the first to start horse racing or when the first horse race was conducted, but we do know that from time immemorial, horse racing would gather large crowds of spectators during the race events. Historians have evidence that horse racing was a popular sport in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Babylon, Egypt, and various other ancient civilizations. In Greece, both riding and chariots were part of the Olympic Games.
At the essence of any race lies the same idea: to determine which of the two or more horses participating in the race...