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Behind The Scenes At The Races – How Racehorses Are Cared For

A day at the races is as popular as ever, and with events like Cheltenham Gold Cup week attracting thousands of people, not just from Britain but from overseas too, it proves that going to the races is still as popular as ever. Horses are much-loved animals and a lot of hard work goes into looking after them. Of course,, it is not possible for everyone to own a horse, but the next best thing is a bronze horse sculpture from But if you wonder how racehorses are cared for and how much work goes into those amazing creatures, then read on…

The horses first of all, have to be trained by a qualified horse trainer. This takes years to guide them to the perfect racehorses that you see at the races – without the trainers, they wouldn’t be there. They have a daily routine with their trainer, and a feeding schedule, just like a human athlete would have if they were training for the Olympic Games. Having a routine helps the horses as they always know what to expect so they are kept calm and well looked after. They receive massage treatments and specialist therapies to ensure that their bodies are in top condition and that they are not in any discomfort or pain.

Once a horse has trained for long enough, they can finally go and do what they are so good at—racing! As soon as the race is over, the horse is then ‘cooled out’ – this means that they are walked around slowly to let their heart rate return to its normal rate, and to let their muscles cool down (the same as humans do after they finish a work out at the gym). They are given a drink once they have walked around and their heart rate is normal, They will be taken to their stall for this. They are not given any hay or grain for a little while longer, however, as they can choke on it if they haven’t cooled out properly. The horse is then checked over to make sure that they have not suffered any sort of injury during the race. If they have, they will be seen by a qualified equine vet, who will make sure that they are fit and well again before they begin to train for their next race. They have a few days of recovery time after a horse has run in a race, just to give them a chance to relax before training begins again.

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Varied Activities To Entertain And Educate Our Beloved Kids

Someone has rightly said that all work and no play may lead to boredom, tiredness, and exhaustion too. We all and the young learners, in particular, find it difficult to continue working for long which could result in irritation, fatigue, and some psychological and physical problems too. Why not approach a professional entertainer for our offspring who is able to enjoy fun and merriment for restoring their lost energy due to studies and overwork? Children’s Entertainer is the right answer to such situations.

Different methods – The following ways could work well to entertain youngsters that are always fond of fun and joy:

Painting – Many schools include painting activities in their courses for youngsters. Encourage your children to take a deep interest in these activities that boost their creative talents. Painting on paper, marble, or other things is good.

Gaming while travelling – Known as the ‘travel alphabet’, this is an excellent children’s entertainer when playing in a car while going on long trips. Make the kids spot all the letters of the English alphabet sequentially by having a glance at the number plates of the side-by-side cars that run on the road. The same procedure may go well with numbers, cars, objects, or varied buildings. This is a nice game for entertaining the kids.

Elders’ Biography: Known as the Grandparent Biography, this too is a good game for kids in their teens. Children living with their uncles, aunts, and other elders may be advised to record the names of their parents, brothers, sisters, etc of the elders in the joint family. The same goes true with the nicknames of their elders. Dates/places of birth, nature of the joint activities, friends’/ schools’ names, favorite subjects & teachers, and the beloved ones of all the elders in the family could be the subject matter of the kids as regards entertainment.

> A to Z scavenger or leaf hunt: Make the children place different items in a box in an alphabetical manner, starting with the first letter of their particular names. It could be anything like an apple, safety pin ballpoint pen, etc. The kids should store such items in a fitting manner in the box. A single child may prefer playing a solo scavenger hunt, and many kids could do so with their friends. Leaf Hunt is such an entertainer. The kids may be advised to collect different plants’ leaves from the garden or the public park and match the same with the leaves in an alphabetical manner collected by the parents or guardians. Thus the inner talents of the children can be boosted with this hunting method.

Other significant activities that can be fruitful as a Children’s Entertainer include the family tree, walk chalk murals, car racing track, magazine scavenger hunt, bull’s eye, life-size selfie, balloon volleyball, indoor bowling track, room cleaning race, bird feeder making, cooking, and others. Ask the children to get involved to their maximum.   

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The Ultimate Experience Day Treat

There are loads of activities available for those who want an action-packed, adrenaline-fueled experience. If you can imagine it, then there’s probably a company selling it as an experience. However, not all experiences are equal. Here are some reasons why the only experience you need in your life is to drive a tank for a day:

  1. Not something you do every day

Ok, you could say this about any number of experience events, but seriously, a tank? Bungee jumping and zorbing are so popular last year and chances are there are dozens of people in your workplace who have done that already. Yawn! How many people can you name who have driven a tank? Exactly.

  1. Respect

Earn some serious respect and admiration from friends, family members, and colleagues after a day of tank paintball battling. You’ll be ‘the one’ People will look at you in a new light, hold doors open for you, and bring you coffee to your desk. Well, you’ll earn some kudos anyway. It might not get you that job promotion, but it wouldn’t hurt, right?

  1. Pure Excitement

Some experiences are a mixture of 90% fear and only 10% real fun. Take bungee jumping or skydiving, for example. Unless you’ve got nerves of steel or are totally crazy – part of you won’t want to make the jump. You’ll feel sick, and dizzy, and your knees will wobble. Ok, so the feeling of accomplishment is pretty cool, but why not cut out all the scary stuff and just focus on pure, unadulterated joy? There is nothing to fear on Tank Driving Days, just the sheer thrill of big roaring machines and lots of mud. Still not sure?

Tanks are Cool

Yes, you can choose an experience day driving a small hovercraft, a digger, or a Segway, but they’re just not as cool as a tank. Everyone loves tanks, whether they’re young, old, male, or female—tanks are just cool. Imagine two photos—one with you on a Segway and one with you in a tank. In which photo are you going to look way more epic?

  1. 2-in-1

Why restrict yourself to one activity when you could do two? Like tanks? Like paintball? Put them together and you’ve got an outrageously good time for all involved.

  1. Educational

Driving a tank will teach you new skills and a bit about the unique world of tank warfare. While these are skills you might not easily be able to bring back into the workplace (take note, driving instructors), they give you a chance to try something totally different, unusual, and highly unique.

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