My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
As war rages in the Ukraine, horse owners around the world have asked how they can help Ukranian horses and their owners. There have been heart breaking posts on Facebook as families flee the devastation of war. Recently we heard from a friend in Ukraine, that several of the people that own horses are walking […]
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Have you ever had a saddle that you just adored? The one that you’d dreamed about? The one you said would need to be pried from your dead hands? And that no longer fits your current horse or discipline? Maybe one of those old, flat equitation saddles that are hard to even give away? To […]
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The Medieval War horse is fully formed in our mind. They looked like Zelda, more than 16 hands, maybe even 17 or 18 hands, strong and brave. Perhaps stallions, instead of mares, but the ground would shake during combat. The truth may not be quite so impressive. New research, published in the International Journal of […]
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As the Triple Crown season heats up, one notable trainer has been sidelined. Churchill Downs banned trainer Bob Baffert for two years following the positive drug test that ultimately disqualified Medina Spirit. While the Hall of Fame trainer has a barn full of talented three year olds, but even as they win races, they are […]
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Foal Patrol, a initiative of the National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame, was launched in 2017 to provide a behind-the-scenes look at thoroughbred mares in foal. The program was conceptualized by John Hendrickson, the Museum’s president and his late wife, renowned philanthropist and Thoroughbred owner, Marylou Whitney. This year, Foal Patrol has partnered […]
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Having access to an indoor arena this winter has been transformative. I don’t remember the last time I was able to ride on such perfect footing! The only problem with riding inside in the winter is snow. And heavy rain. The first time we were in the indoor when the skies opened the rain hit […]
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Emblem Road, a son of Quality Road, won the richest race in the world, the $20 million Saudi Cup, today. The relatively unknown 4-year old colt beat some big name competition including Mandaloun (recently named the Kentucky Derby winner), Mischriff, the defending champion, Art Collector and Midnight Bourbon. Emblem Road overcame a slow start, after […]
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Two hundred and ninety one days after Medina Spirit crossed the finish line first in the 2021 Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stewards have overturned his win and disqualified the colt for testing positive for betamethasone after the race. In addition, trainer Bob Baffert was fined $7,500. His lawyers are now appealing this […]
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