RETIRED THOROUGHBRED RACE HORSES
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- Miniature Horses May Be Soon Recognized as Service Animals in IllinoisThe State Senate of Illinois voted to amend the Service Guide Dog Act to include miniature horses as service animals. The bill now goes to the House for final approval.
- Kentucky Prison Program Lets Inmates Care for HorsesA program at a minimum security prison in Lexington, Kentucky, brings together inmates and former race horses in a way that helps both.
Why Thoroughbreds Make Bad Barrel Racing HorsesWhile most barrel racing riders do not set out to injure their horses, the temptation to grab quick money with a fast thoroughbred is a temptation that should be avoided.
Cruelty in the Thoroughbred Racing IndustryModern Thoroughbred racing is cruel due to breeding practices, training practices and disposing of ex-racers.
The Reality of Thoroughbred RacingThe reality of thoroughbred horse racing is a far cry from the idyllic fairy tale ending that a horse like Seabiscuit had. From only one and a half years of age, horses are trained to be champions
Retiring the Thoroughbred RacehorseMost often retirement from racing comes at an early age in the horse's life. They still have many, many good horse years ahead of them. Factors such as soundness and temperament play a large part as to where that horse is headed.
Just Who is This New Thoroughbred in Your Life?Ways to discover your newly adopted thoroughbred's pedigree and race records.- 20 Top Thoroughbred Racehorses of the DecadeSome obvious inclusions and some not so obvious ones. A look at horses that defined a decade.
- Horses Suitable for DressageA brief overview of the types of horses suitable for Dressage, from the lower levels to the highest echelons of the sport.
- Man O' War: The Greatest of Thoroughbreds HorsesMan O' War is still considered the greatest racehorse in thoroughbred history.
Ban-Ei Horse Breed: History and CharacteristicsThe Ban-ei developed after World War II in Japan by crossing three European draft breeds. The horses are used in a unique type of hilly harness race.
GET a HORSE!!!A humorous look at horse breeds as compared to car models. And only half humorous as this might be a very viable idea in the near future. Many a truth is said in jest.- Thoroughbred Champions: Summer BirdSummer Bird went from an unraced maiden to a champion in one season of racing.
Book Review: Beyond the HomestretchWhat happens to racehorses, once they are no longer fit to race? Beyond the Homestretch, by Lynn Reardon, traces the development of a racehorse rescue program. Beyond the Homestretch is a worthy read for anyone who loves horses.- "You Run like a Girl" - 10 Top Thoroughbred Female AthletesSo often the fillies are forgotten once they retire and in a list of top female athletes Thoroughbreds can't be just equal to the boys - they must be better. Here's some that were - and are!
Wager Wisely - How to Bet on the HorsesRacetrack betting can seem complicated. What is pari-mutuel betting? What is a perfecta, quinella or superfecta? Is a daily double something to drink? Here are simple explanations to help you wager like a seasoned enthusiast.- Roseben, the Big Train: Champion Racehorse Set RecordsMany great horses have competed in the Roseben Handicap. It's safe to say modern trainers would never enter a horse under the conditions and with the weights Roseben did. This champion is little known today for lack of a breeding career - his story is here.
Taking Care of Your Older Horse: Retirement Equine StyleHorses are living longer. While it's not uncommon for some Thoroughbreds to be mid twenties and even thirty there's many less famous horses at the same ages. If yours is one give him the retirement he's earned.- Bite Me! Humor by John Kitchin (Censored Edition)As a tool to prevent suicides, I came up with several brands of internet humor. Too hot for most websites, so this version is censored.
- Secretariat: From Track to Movie to Gift BasketsSecretariat had a larger than life story fit for the big screen. For the Secretariat fan you can create a gift basket for a special Christmas gift.
Great Weekend Road Trips in the SouthIf you're looking for a place to explore in the South, look no further than Tennessee and Kentucky. There's much to see and do!- Willie Nelson V. Ted Nugent: Horse SlaughterTwo music legends; two very different opinions
Journey to the Center of the Equine Universe in Lexington, KentuckyThe Kentucky Derby story begins at Lexington's legendary horse farms.
Meet Some Old Friends in Georgetown, KentuckyFormer film critic provides a place for retired race horses to live out their lives with dignity.- 5 Breeds for Hunt Seat RidersThere are many breeds suitable for hunter under saddle - different colors and levels of competition. If you're thinking of entering the hunter ring consider these.
- Kentucky Derby CustomsDerby Day has become more and more popular over the years, but with all the focus on the culture and the customs, do we need the horse race anymore?
2007 Breeders Cup Turf PreviewThe Turf is often the most "international" of races with good horses coming from around the world. Here's a look into some of the horses that have made this race mean something - and some of the horses expected to be there.- Can a Horse in North Carolina Really Be 52 Years Old?A horse owner claims that her Thoroughbred, named Grand Mogul, was born 52 years ago on the Erdenheim Farm in Kentucky. The owner wants to authenticate the age of this pedigreed animal but is having trouble getting the Jockey Club to take her seriously.
- Best Horse Racing Fan SitesHorse racing fans have varied interests from handicapping to breeding to sales to the horses themselves.
Why You Should Visit Lexington, KentuckyLexington is seen as horse country for a reason - they're everywhere. But Lexington is more than just horses!
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