Horse racing as a sport for the noble and high-class nowadays

Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in the world and also attracts a large number of participants. Are you also one of the millions who are passionate about this aristocratic sport? So you know the history of its birth yet? Do you know the existing Vietnamese horse racing?

Horse racing history

Horse racing can be considered one of the oldest sports in the world because up to now it has been nearly 3,000 years old. This form has appeared from the ancient Greek Olympics in 684 BC. Horse racing was also a very popular sport in the Roman Empire.

Also according to historical records, in the East, in the Warring States period about 400 years BC, the story of horse stacking contains many specialized elements with the “match 3 wins 2” genre of modern sports nowadays. Owing to a long history, it is very difficult to list all the types of horse racing that have existed.

The horse racing was also included in the European Olympic horse racing tournament. There have been many different competitions since 1900 such as horse-riding competition, horse-riding competition on complex terrain, horse-jumping competition.

Popular types of horse racing

It is difficult to list all types of horse racing. the most popular in the world today are still three main types of racing, including purebred horse racing.

Each of horse models has its differences. Among them, the most popular is the purebred horse racing. It can be held in any location in all weather conditions. Meanwhile, racing over the hurdles require to prepare barriers and obstacles for the racehorse to pass. prepare a rickshaw for the operator in the horse-drawn race…

This purebred horse racing is also known as British flat racing, the horse will race on a flat track with a certain distance, the horse that finishes first will win.

Purebred horse racing is now popular in many countries around the world. To enter the race, war horses are purebred racehorses with complete and clear records. And this subject is allowed by law. Therefore, not only horse racing, but also playing for money racing or betting on horse racing is becoming more and more popular, they have developed very popularly in England and North America since the 18th century.

Hopefully, the article has helped you have a better understanding of this noble and fascinating horse racing sport.