Did you know that horses have been around for over 55 million years?

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They have played a significant role in human history, and continue to be an important part of our lives today.

Horse racing has been around for centuries and is one of the oldest organized sports.

The first recorded horse race is believed to have been in Babylon in 1174 B.C., with chariot races being the main form of entertainment at the time; however, mounted horse racing also took place. The ancient Greeks developed an additional approach to horse racing

called a “cross-country steeplechase” which involved multiple hurdles, ditches, and other obstacles.

The Roman Empire then adopted this type of racing and spread it throughout their lands. During the Middle Ages, horse racing began to emerge as its own distinct sport with courses being set up in England and Europe. The first official English racecourse was established in 1666 at Newmarket and soon became the epicenter of horse racing.

As time went on, more organizations sprang up to facilitate the sport’s development, such as The Jockey Club in 1750 and the National Stud Book in 1894.

Horse racing is still a popular sport around the world, with many different countries having their own racing events. Today, there are two main types of racing: flat and jump or steeplechase. The objective of both is to have the horse complete a predetermined course in the fastest time possible.

Flat racing involves horses running Horse racing then spread to other countries around the world, including the United States, where it became a popular and professional sport in the 19th century. During this time, some of the most legendary horses emerged such as Man o’ War, Seabiscuit, and Secretariat.

Today, horse racing is still an important part of American culture, with millions of people attending races each year and betting on their favorite horses. There are many different types of races, including quarter horse racing, harness racing, and steeplechasing. The Kentucky Derby is one of the most famous events in the world and attracts large crowds each year.

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