My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Many people expected Seize the Grey to set the pace in the Preakness. Most people did not think he could hold onto the lead. But that’s exactly what he did, winning wire-to-wire and dashing the hopes for a Triple Crown winner this year. However, he did give his 2,570 owners the thrill of a lifetime. […]
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While waiting for the Preakness post time, I started wondering about the flower garlands that adorn the winners of the Triple Crown races (and their filly counterparts). Each of the races features an amazing flower garland to honor the winners. But who makes them? Surprisingly, they are not made by a specialty flower shop. Nope. […]
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Horses sure have a talent for getting into places they shouldn’t. When I went to feed earlier this week, Finn came galloping up from the far pasture. That in itself was unusual, but what was more unusual was that, although it was dinner time, Curly wasn’t moving. She was standing in a pile of brush. […]
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“Wow!” is what Kenny McPeek said about winning the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday with Mystik Dan (18:1) after winning the Kentucky Oaks on Friday with Thorpedo Anna. And that was the refrain that spread through the stands and the global online audience. It was a nail-biting finish, for sure. While Mystik Dan was leading […]
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It might have been a sloppy wet track for the 150th Kentucky Oaks, but Thorpedo Anna — who has never run on a wet track — took to the wet conditions just like her namesake, co-owner Mark Edwards’ granddaughter, competitive swimmer Anna Thorpe. The three-old filly broke well from pole position #5, moved into the […]
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I won’t deny it. The last few months have been tough. Zelda was a big personality and one of the most fun horses I’ve ever owned, and I’ve missed her terribly. It’s the primary reason why I haven’t been blogging, although Finn is turning into a sweet, mischievous boy with whom I’m sure I’ll have […]
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When Finn arrived in Massachusetts he was underweight and undermuscled. Although technically eight, he seemed more like a four-year-old — all legs, pretty angular, and wide-eyed. I didn’t feel like he could comfortably carry a rider, as his spine was too prominent and I didn’t want to make the experience uncomfortable for him, so my […]
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White Abarrio, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., delivered a commanding win in the $6 million 2023 Breeders’ Cup Classic, running down the two speed horses in the race, Arabian Knight and Saudi Crown. It was an impressive performance that has come after a long, strange road. Initially purchased for just $7500 as a yearling, and […]
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