My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Volunteering for a good cause makes you feel better while you’re doing good. For equestrians who want to give back to their sport, there are many opportunities and causes that can benefit from your time, your skill and your donations. While most charities appreciate cash gifts of any size, not all of us have extra […]
Read MoreOn June 27th, Suffolk Downs announced a zero-tolerance policy against selling horses for slaughter by holding trainers responsible for their horses. Trainers who are found to have shipped horses to slaughter will have their stalls revoked and will be denied stall space in the future. The track management should be commended for taking this stand […]
Read MoreThe breakdown of Eight Belles in the Kentucky Derby this year and Barbaro in the Preakness last year started a lot of discussion about whether modern thoroughbreds are now bred for speed at an early age rather than durability. The bloodhorse published a Stallion Durability List that ranks stallions by the number of foals, the number […]
Read MoreAfter a smoking win in the Preakness, Big Ben’s owners revealed that his retirement to stud is already set. According to an article in yesterday’s New York TImes: The $50 Million Horse By Joe Drape It’s true Big Brown’s stallion rights were sold to Three Chimneys Farm for more than $50 million. Michael Iavarone, the […]
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