The Head and Not The Heart: An Interview with Natalie Reinert
“Our lives as horsepeople are exciting and sorrowful and wonderful and tragic on a daily...
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Celebrities & Horses: William Shatner, Queen Elizabeth II & Patrick Swayze
Sussim osim nissim — translated from Hebrew, “horses make miracles.” William Shatner...
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What is an OTTB?
An OTTB is a brave soul, an animal with movement in his bones, an athlete of tremendous power; but...
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What is Il Palio ?
The winner is the horse that crosses the finish line first, regardless of whether it has a rider....
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Who Won the 1968 Kentucky Derby?
A Trick Question Who won the 1968 Kentucky Derby? If you look at most listings of Derby winners,...
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The Horse Who Played Phar Lap
Phar Lap was such an exceptional individual that the producer of the movie Phar Lap wanted the...
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Unexpected Greatness: How Phar Lap Galloped into Australia’s Heart
A dirt-cheap colt becomes a national hero, an immortal icon, and an enduring mystery. An...
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Ferdinand’s Legacy Saves the Lives of Ex-Racehorses
I remember watching Ferdinand win the 1986 Kentucky Derby on TV. It was a surprise win, with the...
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Shetland Ponies Race for Ribbons and Charity
What could be more adorable than Shetland ponies running full speed over jumps with kid jockeys...
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Who Was the Godolphin Arabian?
A small Arabian stallion had a huge influence on equine history. Foaled around 1724, the Godolphin...
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History & Video Tour of Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park is one of those marvels that many people outside of horses don’t know...
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The Race that Secretariat Inspired
In celebration of this Saturday’s Belmont Stakes, let’s take a look at the Marlboro...
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