Secretariat movie trailer — just in time for the Derby!
Just when everyone’s thoughts are turning to horse racing and the Kentucky Derby, the trailer for the Secretariat movie has hit the airwaves. Enjoy the eye candy!
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Amazing equestrian act from 1936: the Cristiani family
This may have been filmed 74 years ago, but this equestrian act is still amazing!
Read MoreUpdate on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horses. And, what’s the best way to manage herds?
The round up of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horses began on Thursday. As of tonight, 35 of the herd has been rounded up and 17 have already been returned to the range. The remaining 18 are being “processed”, which includes gathering hair samples for DNA testing and providing contraception to several of the mares. Five […]
Read MoreIt’s a sad day for the Pryor Mountain Wild Horses
Today U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan denied a temporary restraining order to halt the roundup of the Pryor Mountain’s wild mustang herd. The round up by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which will begin on Thursday, is aimed at reducing the herd’s population from 190 to 120. The 70 horses culled will […]
Read MoreSecretariat movie makers looking for their star(s)
If you’ve always thought your horse looked a lot like racing great Secretariat, here’s your chance to find out if he makes the grade. He doesn’t even need to be fast. Walt Disney Pictures is shooting the movie Secretariat later this year and the producer of the film, Mayhem Pictures is conducting an online “casting […]
Read MoreSamurai rides again
Look carefully at this photo and try to figure out how the horse was created. It was created on a rice paddy. It’s the Japanese variation on crop art. According to the blog Art in Japan, To obtain the best visual effect, the farmers of Inakadate get busy as early as when they prepare to […]
Read MoreWhat was it like to ride a diving horse?
Some time ago I wrote about the diving horses of Atlantic City — Don’t Try this at Home — a story that has captured the imagination of many readers. Yesterday, I received a comment from Louise Lamoureux who has first hand experience. Rather than leave this as a comment, I thought it deserved its own […]
Read MoreParagon Carousel wins popular vote and will receive $100,000 restoration grant!
After receiving 15% of the popular vote, the Paragon Carousel in Hull, Mass., bested 24 other historic sites in the bid to win a $100,000 restoration grant. Members of the COTH deserve credit for keeping the contest front of mind on the popular bulletin board. Partners in Preservation will announce the other grant winners on […]
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