How to Play H.O.R.S.E.

It may surprise you to learn that you know how to play H.O.R.S.E. already, or at least part of it. H.O.R.S.E. is a mixed game, meaning it is a combination of different types of poker. Hold’em, Omaha8, Razz, Stud, and Eight or Better.

Many of today’s players already know how to play Hold’em. Omaha8 is a four card hi/lo variation of Hold’em. Razz, Stud and Eight or Better are all variations of the same game, seven card stud. In Razz, the low hand wins, and in Eight or Better the low hand (providing it is no higher than 8 high) splits with the high.

Why Play H.O.R.S.E.?

For one thing, H.O.R.S.E. is a lot of fun. When playing a game like limit hold’em, it’s pretty easy to get into a rut and get bored. In H.O.R.S.E., every time you go around, the game changes to something entirely different, so it’s a lot harder to lose your enthusiasm.

You’ll also get to practice a lot of different poker skills in the same session. Additionally, a true poker player is proficient at many different types of poker, and H.O.R.S.E. will help you develop your skills.

Where to Play H.O.R.S.E.?

You can play H.O.R.S.E. at many online poker sites today. You can also find it occasionally in a live tournament series and even spread your own home game of H.O.R.S.E. Careful though, once you start, playing a single type of poker may no longer be enough to satisfy you.