That’s not an Earthquake . . . it’s galloping drafts!
Given how much the earth shakes when Zelda gallops up, I can only imagine what it would be like to stand on the rail and watch these horses gallop by. They are magnificent!
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Mr. Stickability Part II
Here’s another amazing example of a rider (jockey Nate Hubbard), who refused to let gravity and bad luck bring him down. In fact, Hubbard held on for dear life after the filly, Sweetwater Oak, stumbled in the home stretch. He was still dangling from her neck as they crossed the finish line in second place. […]
Read MoreAn impressive spook
Apparently this horse was spooked by a crab on the beach! Quite an intense reaction and an impressive display of riding — not to mention the jockey nailed the landing. Perfect 10!
Read MoreLord Windermere Wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup
20-1 long shot Lord Windermere made the Cheltenham Gold Cup a nail biter. Although he was at the back of the field for much of the race, the 8-year old gelding ridden by Davy Russell, rallied to win by a half a head with a dramatic sprint. It just goes to show that it’s not where […]
Read MoreAnd they’re off. The Clydesdales, that is.
The Annual Clydesdale Sprint took place on November 24th. Over the 2 furlong course, the Clydesdales reached top speeds of 20 mph and the ground shook. Now you might not think 20 mph is fast, but the sheer power of these horses is impressive. Zelda is half Clyde and she has a good turn of […]
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Japanese World Cup — another kind of horse racing game
This is not your typical horse racing game, to say the least!
Read MoreZelda’s hooves – an update
It’s been seven weeks since Zelda had her first trim (from dinner plates to desert plates). Today she was shod for the second time. I think her feet are looking a whole lot better. The flare is vastly improved and the areas that needed to be resected (to remove bacteria) have grown out considerably. Of […]
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