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A Good Idea Made Better3 comments

Canterbury Park wrote 5 days ago: Sometimes what seems like a good idea turns out to be something altogether different. In this case, … more →

Tags: retired racehorses, good idea, Heather Parish, Lynn Hovda, minnesota retired racehorse project, Retired, Tyne Hovda, Vic Hanson

The Sports Archives - What to Consider When Choosing a Racehorse Trainer

thesportsarchives wrote 1 week ago: Buying a racehorse is a long-term investment. To get the best out of your horse it is essential to c … more →

Tags: Horse Racing, animal training, buying a racehorse, horse racing, horse training, racehorse trainer, racehorse training, Sports, Sports Archives

warning sportif ahead!!

thelonelycyclist wrote 1 week ago: Those who follow me on twitter may be aware that a while ago I signed up for the http://velove.tv/co … more →

Tags: Me, twitter, sportif, Cycling, biking, facebook, aintree racecourse, late finish

Toxic Irish horse meat sold on the black market in Europe4 comments

VGFarrell wrote 1 week ago: Buyer beware. Package of horse meat, Switzerland, probably full of yummy cancerous toxins. Many hors … more →

Tags: Horse Slaughter, horse meat, Bute, toxins, carcinogens, Ireland, pet ponies, Europe

From the TDN Blog: Photos and Results of the Garden State Horse Show's $4,000 Thoroughbred Jumnper Classic

Sarah K. Andrew wrote 2 weeks ago: On May 5, Kentucky Derby Day, I attended the Garden State Horse Show and photographed the $4,000 Tho … more →

Tags: Spotlight, Riding/Training Journal, Photography, sarah K. andrew, Thoroughbred, George Morris, arena, sarah andrew, Thoroughbred Daily News

The Dark Side of the Race Track

hmgrover wrote 3 weeks ago: The trumpets blow their familiar tune. It’s time to line up. The contenders take their places … more →

Tags: horses, Injuries, death, New York Times

A Second Career for Racehorses

Canterbury Park wrote 3 weeks ago: Early in the last century the Milwaukee and Northern Pacific railroads transported settlers intent o … more →

Tags: retired racehorses, canterbury park, Retired, Dr. Bowman, Dr. Hovda, Second Chance Ranch, minnesota retired racehorse project

Derby Day2 comments

gingkochris wrote 3 weeks ago: Candi and Coyote Kallie, Candi and Mule Deer Our two pensioner mares were once racehorses. Now they … more →

Tags: mammals, Mule Deer, coyote, Kentucky Derby, horses

Wanna bet?

heatherit wrote 3 weeks ago: Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917). Racehorses, ca. 1895-1899.© National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Time … more →

Tags: Museums, Art, Bet, Edgar Degas, Gambling, Hansen, Horse, impressionist, Kentucky Derby

From the TDN Blog: Thoroughbreds on the First Saturday in May... in New Jersey

Sarah K. Andrew wrote 3 weeks ago: We all know about Hansen, Bodemeister, and Union Rags, but the real wiseguy horses this week are Mom … more →

Tags: Horses in need, Photography, Spotlight, garden state horse show, George Morris, hennessy, John Forbes, Kentucky Derby, Less Is More

"RACE BRED"1 comment

wordsmithsix wrote 1 month ago: “RACE BRED” Rare But Special is a horse you would call, “Race bred.” His sire comes from … more →

Tags: writing, Joe Nichols, horses, Trails End, Novel

Cabin Fever, Triggerpoint Therapy and Clothes...

thelonelycyclist wrote 1 month ago: I’m just a little hacked off that I failed 30 days of biking. Well a LOT actually! Most of you … more →

Tags: 30 Days of Biking, Just Me, 30 days of biking, Exercise, Sports, Work, Triggerpoint Therapy, Zen*therapy, Bike Gear

Loula Had a Colt1 comment

Sky King's Girl wrote 1 month ago: Just home from work… I would have been home earlier, but as I was pulling out of the driveway, … more →

Tags: horses, Thoroughbreds, Horses, horse racing, Sports, animals, foal

Rain? What Rain!?

thelonelycyclist wrote 1 month ago: I know we were only meant to get showers this afternoon, at work we had a few raindrops – all … more →

Tags: 30 Days of Biking, basingstoke, rain, 30 days of biking, wet weather gear, Weather, Black clouds

I Write for Many Reasons, but Most of All for Fun2 comments

Freeda Baker Nichols wrote 1 month ago: I am a writer, and I write.  Racehorses run races because they are compelled by forces larger than t … more →

Tags: General, writing, First Person, Writing #2, writer

Video Clip of Bernice's Foal, Delilah

Sky King's Girl wrote 2 months ago: Delilah is quite a little character. She is not in the least bit shy. Yesterday when we took her out … more →

Tags: horses, Thoroughbreds, Horses, Foals, animals

Video Clip of the Newborn Filly

Sky King's Girl wrote 2 months ago: Here’s a bit of footage of Dora’s new foal. This was taken this morning, a few hours aft … more →

Tags: horses, Thoroughbreds, Horses, Foals, animals

Dora's New Filly

Sky King's Girl wrote 2 months ago: We had another foal arrive early this morning. This one is a very flashy little chestnut. Isn’ … more →

Tags: horses, Thoroughbreds, Horses, Foals, animals

Rowdy Yearlings

Sky King's Girl wrote 2 months ago: Reno and Albert have been separated from Esmerelda for a few days now. And they are having a grand t … more →

Tags: horses, Thoroughbreds, Horses, animals, Playing


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