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8.00" x 3.00"
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10.00" x 5.00"
Racing Horses Poster
by Alexandra Till
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Racing Horses poster by Alexandra Till. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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© Christine Till
Horse racing is an ancient sport. Its origins date back to about 4500 BC among the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia (who first domesticated the horse). Since then, horse racing has flourished as the sport of kings. The origins of modern racing lie in the 12th century, when English knights returned from the Crusades with swift Arab horses. The nobility would wager privately on match races between the fastest of these horses.
Racing Horses is one of the most widely attended spectator sports in America. British settlers brought horses (and horse racing) to America. The most popular races comprise of Thoroughbred horses racing over flat courses between 3/4 of a mile and 1 1/4 miles. General public interest focuses on major Thoroughbred races such as the Triple Crown and the Breeder's Cup races. These races offer purses in excess of $1,000,000. Thoroughbred tracks exist in about half the states.
Wagering on the outcome of horse races has been the main...
About Alexandra Till
My photography covers a wide range of subjects such as fine art, still life, black and white, infrared, portrait, animal, architecture, landscape, national and international travel and corporate (commercial) images. All my photographs and photo objects are available as fine-quality Prints or as immediate downloads from http://www.ct-graphics.com/. Get them as Calendars from redbubble, or digital per email, or on CD / DVD. If you are serious about upscale photography, please contact me for a free consultation. I cover assignments throughout the United States and abroad. I will also be happy to help you if you have a question about a picture, or would like a different format, size, customization, or need custom stock photos. My...
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