Using Speed Points for Picking Winners When Handicapping Early Speed in Horse Races

Quirin Speed Points are a valuable tool for handicapping horse races because they tell where a horse is likely to try to run, but they are also still misunderstood, even though they have been around for quite some time now. There is no doubt that early speed plays a significant role in many races.

Looking at track models for many tracks, early speed is one of the most significant factors. There are several reasons for this. First of all, the horse who races on the front end gets to dictate the pace and take control of the race. This means that it is running at the speed it chooses so it can settle down and race comfortably.

Secondly, a horse near the front or on the front end has fewer horses in front of it to block it. Racing trouble, having to take up or check or change lanes, can … Read more

The Horse Rider and Taking care of Headaches

In my Physiotherapy apply I treat 100’s of people a year for headaches. Several of these have recurring neck discomfort and stiffness as well as problems. I teach riding and really quite a few riders admit to suffering from complications. Riders have a tendency to get neck suffering and headache right after riding at the conclusion of the working day. Until there is a health-related result in then most complications are what we simply call ‘cervicogenic’ (cervico usually means neck and genic usually means origin of) so cervicogenic indicates the headache commences from the neck and are brought about by the neck joints and muscle tissue. The upper two joints are the key lead to of complications for the reason that the nerves that provide the head, temples and eyes are relevant to the upper two neck joints.

Headaches that originate from the neck are due to the nerves remaining … Read more

Not My Sheep

Have you seen the film, “Babe?” A juvenile pig, Babe struggled to understand the farmer, but he could communicate with the other farm animals at the Hoggett Farm. Yet, he was wary of the male sheep dog and the cat seemed to be evil. The story required Babe to find a way to lead Farmer Hoggett’s herd of sheep during a broadcast public competition. While the other competitors brought their experienced sheep dogs to control their sheep, Hoggett brought his pig to do that. The sheep would not listen to Babe. They were not “his” sheep. Something more was needed or they would not trust and obey Babe’s commands to them.

Web search John 10: 25-30. “You do not believe because you are not my sheep.” This was Jesus’ parable that compares the Hebrew people to domesticated sheep. Jesus explained that he had come as a shepherd to gather … Read more

Females And Horses In Mythology – Epona

In the historical hills just 1.5 miles south of the city of Uffington, England is a 3-thousand year aged drawing of a horse that is equally sophisticated and mysterious. Best observed from the air, the exceptional stylized horse drawn with white chalk is considered to signify Epona, the Celtic horse goddess. The 374 foot drawing was the aim of historic spiritual celebrations. Each and every seven years, the horse drawing was ritually cleansed. Even these days, the associates of the English Heritage cleanse and sustain the lovely drawing which calls to us with an air of thriller.

Why Are Historical Horse Goddesses Vital Now?

Epona, like the horse goddesses from Celtic and other cultures, backlinks the horse, the divine and the feminine. These historical myths and legends can even now inform us nowadays and might aid us fully grasp the unbelievable attract that so a lot of women and ladies … Read more

Father’s Day: Celebrate With 3 New Picture Books

How can you help your kids celebrate Father’s Day?

Older children can enjoy activities that make their dad happy; hiking, fishing, playing catch or watching sports together. They may get creative and make a unique card, a cake or breakfast in bed. Many families enjoy a cook out or camping trip.

Younger children may not be able to participate in all of these activities so what better way to enjoy time together than by reading a book with dad.

Gator Dad, A Brave Bear, and Peppa Pig and the Camping Trip are three new picture books published in 2016 that explore the bonds of father and child.

Gator Dad

By Brian Lies Author and Illustrator

Come on –

Let’s go!

Gator dad and his three little gators are ready to squeeze the day.

Bestselling author and illustrator Brian Lies celebrates the unique ways that dads do things with their little … Read more