My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
During the countdown to the big race I’ve been looking at one of the main spectacles at the Derby: Women’s hats. The competition in this arena is fierce with entries ranging from the fabulous to the fantastical. Here are some of the hats that called to me along with a link to a slide show […]
Read MoreIs it that kids have no fear? Or are they just so close to the ground already that they don’t worry about falling off? Whatever the reason, the Shetland Pony Grand National is just too cute! The Shetland Grand National was first run in 1981 and was created to benefit charities. Money is raised through […]
Read MoreNot all horses are interchangeable — as the folks in this funny dutch commercial discover. Most non-horse people don’t really see the difference among breeds and disciplines. Four legs and a mane and tail covers it. Here’s a nice example of 15 different horse breeds:
Read MoreOne of the fun parts of getting a thoroughbred off the track is that sometimes they have quite famous lineage, but just got the slow genes rather than the fast. It’s a thrill to ride a horse who’s father raced as a favorite in the 1991 Kentucky Derby (he came in 5th) and won some […]
Read MorePlease read this inspiring story about Lorita Lindeman, a trainer known at the track as the Angel of Suffolk Downs. It appeared in the Boston Globe on September 7th. Lindemann has been a force to be reckoned with when it comes from saving thoroughbreds from the Killer. She was one of the leaders in the […]
Read MoreAs racing begins to wind down for the season at Suffolk Downs, the number of horses that will need non-racing careers is beginning to rise. Given the uncertainty facing the economy, there will be more horses than ever who need a soft landing. If you are looking for a “prospect” or just a horse to […]
Read MoreWe’ve all seen the listings or read the stories about horses that gave their heart and soul to the racing industry, won hundreds of thousands of dollars, and are now racing in the the lowest level claiming races with uncertain futures. Well, thanks to some crusaders in the racing industry some of these horses are […]
Read MoreI know how many of you are addicted to that “eye candy”! Even all of us who need another horse like a hole in the head check those sites with religious fervor. If everyone who clicked on a CANTER site donated just $5 to their local organization, think how much it would benefit OTTBs all […]
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