The early part of the 21st century saw hordes of newcomers and experienced poker players flocking to Texas Hold’em, especially the No Limit variety. As this decade has rolled along, though, many have decided to look to other disciplines of poker to test their skills. While Omaha has its fans, many have started to learn about the game that is considered the true test of a poker player’s knowledge: H.O.R.S.E. H.O.R.S.E. is a contest that combines five different disciplines of poker - Texas Hold’em (H), Omaha Hi/Lo (O), Razz (R), Seven Card Stud (S) and Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo (E, for Eights or better) – all played in a limit format. In cash games, the limits are preset but in tournaments the blinds, antes and completions (for the non-flop games) go up after the completion of play of each of the five games (in some online rooms, however, the levels go up with each game played). The strategies that players should take to the tables depend upon which games are a particular player’s strong suit and which games they are weaker at. Texas Hold’em (H) Every poker player is familiar with this particular segment of the H.O.R.S.E. equation, but there are some nuances ...