History / Background

History / Background

History of My Life!

Some hobbies have a rich history or background. While it's not necessary to know the background in order to enjoy the hobby, it can sometimes enhance the experience.

The competitive racing of horses is one of humankind's most ancient sports, having its origins among the prehistoric nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia who first domesticated the horse about 4500 BC. For thousands of years, horse racing flourished as the sport of kings and the nobility.

Horse racing is the second most widely attended U.S. spectator sport, after baseball. In 1989, 56,194,565 people attended 8,004 days of racing, wagering $9.14 billion. Horse racing is also a major professional sport in Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and South America.

Kenny Ellis - I have been fortunate enough to be around horses all my life! I was born into the Standardbred Racing Industry. Learning something new everyday! I started working full time at 16 for one of the best trainers in the area. Long hours and many late nights and early mornings I am now 21 and still working with my father none the less I'm happy doing what I do! I have also taken to riding both English and Western I have trained a few and have been showing for a long time. The riding horses are more of a hobby, but I couldn't do with out them!

Horses - Standardbred and Riding Horses