What Is HORSE Poker?
03. May, 2010 
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There is a game that is quickly rising in popularity around many online poker rooms. It is called HORSE poker. Many people think it is a new form of poker, but it is not – it is just a combination of many different forms of preexisting poker.
HORSE stands for Holdem, Omaha, Razz, Stud, and Eight or better. As you can probably tell, those are the games that make up HORSE. The games are played in equal rotations, usually a set number of hands. So, if the rotation is 5 hands, after 5 hands of Holdem is played, the game switches to Omaha. After 5 Omaha hands, the game switches to Razz.
Why would anyone want to play a game like this? It is super exciting and offers a nice change to the monotonous pace of a single poker game. Also, many players feel that playing HORSE allows them to show their overall poker skills and not give the advantage to one single player.
You need to be warned, though – most players who play HORSE have a higher average skill level than your typical Holdem player. If you are looking to make some easy money, you should probably avoid HORSE.
If you really want to test yourself and your skills, you need to give HORSE a try. It is the most intense online poker experience you can be a part of. Almost every poker room online offers at least one or two HORSE tables, so when you get a chance, sit down and give it a try.