| Horse racing is an equestrian sport, popular since | | | | ages. You will find a wide assortment of different |
| the early Roman times. The word | | | | types of PC horse racing game in the market |
| ‘equestrianism' is derived from the Latin word | | | | today. |
| ‘equester', meaning horseman. It can broadly | | | | Horse racing is almost always associated with |
| be described as the skill of driving or riding horses | | | | gambling. While there exists a great variety of |
| and includes use of horses for various purposes. | | | | horse racing games, some of the under saddle |
| Horses are not merely trained and ridden in | | | | ones include Steeplechasing, American Quarter |
| competitive sports and non competitive | | | | Horse racing, endurance riding, Ride and Tie as |
| recreational activities but also for practical work | | | | well as Thoroughbred horse racing. Thoroughbred |
| purposes such as patrolling. | | | | horse racing, also more commonly known as |
| Competitive sports like reining, tent pegging, polo, | | | | ‘flat racing' is regulated by the Jockey Club in |
| vaulting, rodeo, endurance riding and eventing are | | | | UK. Horse racing in the USA is governed by the |
| just a few competitive equestrian sports enjoyed | | | | Jockey Club of North America. |
| by millions of people all over the world. Equids | | | | Steeplechasing refers to horses racing on a race |
| such as horses, mules and donkeys are also used | | | | track while also jumping over obstacles. It is very |
| for recreational purposes such as trail riding, fox | | | | popular in UK and is also known as National Hunt |
| hunting and hacking. Besides this, horses are also | | | | racing. The Ride and Tie race is conducted by the |
| commonly used for therapeutic purposes. Horses | | | | Ride and Tie Association and comprises three |
| are very often used in horse shows and various | | | | equal partners. While one of the partners is the |
| other exhibitions also. They are still used in public | | | | horse, the other two remaining ones are riders. |
| services like mounted search and rescue teams. | | | | The riders have to alternately, run and ride in the |
| Horse racing games have always caught the | | | | race. You can enjoy playing such games virtually if |
| fancy of the young and old alike. PC horse racing | | | | you buy a PC horse racing game or you can also |
| game are an instant hit with horse lovers of all | | | | download horse racing games. |