GB - Pontefract - Race 3

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.