Days after the running of the 145 Kentucky Derby race fans are still debating the disqualification of Maximum Security. The owner of the horse made an appeal to have the decision overturned. But, officials, who have examined the video of the horse veering into the path of another, have made their final decision. And, argues lawyers, if the owner, who believes his horse was fouled on, decides to appeal the outcome in court, they are unlikely to be successful.
The incident has assured that there will be no Triple Crown winner for 2019. The Kentucky Derby is the first race in the prestigious contest and the final winner of the Derby, Country House, will not be running in the second race, the Preakness Stakes. Following the Derby race, the horse developed a cough and it was decided he was not in peak condition to run.
One of the benefits of being in a syndicate is the farm visits that the organizers arrange for their members. Out here in the Pacific Northwest, we don’t have many of the massive breeding farms that you find in Kentucky, but do ha ...
Days after the running of the 145 Kentucky Derby race fans are still debating the disqualification of Maximum Security. The owner of the horse made an appeal to have the decision overturned. But, officials, who have examined the v ...
Bob Baffert, trainer of five Kentucky Derby winning horses is going for a sixth win. But, his efforts are shadowed by reports of horses in his care are again testing positive for performance enhancing drugs. Details are sparse as ...
Tentative schedules for many equestrian events are set, and the Kentucky Derby will be taking place with modified festivities. The race is set to broadcast live on NBC on Saturday, May 1, 2021 beginning at 5PM with race post time ...
Not all the excitement during the Kentucky Derby celebrations happen on the track. There are many traditions surrounding the Run for the Roses. The name comes from the blanket of roses draped over the shoulders of the winning hors ...
Bob Baffert is known as the most successful Thoroughbred trainer in U.S. history. He’s trained several Kentucky Derby winners, the latest being Medina Spirit. But, a string of doping allegations have earned him racing suspensions ...
The Kentucky Derby has been run since 1875 and is the first race in the competition for the coveted, but often elusive Triple Crown title. There is a lot of history and tradition behind the race. Here are nine things you might not ...
There is a reason Kentucky is horse country. But what is it about that state that makes it the epicenter of the U.S. horse industry? The answer is steeped in history, influenced by the sometimes tumultuous upheavals of American s ...
Here’s a quick demonstration of how to separate out a horse from a photograph so it can be used with other backgrounds. Specific software is mentioned in the video, but similar free software exists that can result in very satisfyi ...
Travelling long distances, whether across the country or overseas isn’t as simple for horses as it is for humans. Horses have some unique needs when it comes to long distance travel, especially by air and to tropical destinations. ...
We’ve seen plenty of Thoroughbreds, lots of Friesians, Moyles, and Standardbreds hit the top rankings, but Arabians haven’t had a huge showing lately. ❊ Adder is the exception recently, achieving #1 rank and clearing a jump ...
It’s devastating for a mare to lose a foal. And, if a mare dies during foaling, but leaves a healthy foal behind, it can lead to an agonizing search for a nurse mare. When the Friesian mare Uniek lost her colt, she quickly fostere ...
An investigation into who shot seven horse in Otero County, New Mexico is ongoing. Five horses were found in March of 2021, and a two more were discovered in April. Rewards are being offered and tips are being solicited by Animal ...
PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR stable’s 3P *Zeus By Magic* was the #1 ranking stallion as we entered the last full week of May 2021. Foaled April 11, 2021, throughout his career he was itemed with Diamond Saddles, Saddle Bags, a Lucky ...
Almost one hour in length, this documentary explores how the equines that are now called Iceland Horses arrived on the island of Iceland, how they affected the colonization of Iceland over 1000 years ago and how they continue to i ...
The race horse industry frequently comes under scrutiny each time there is allegations of illegal drugging. Many wonder if there are better alternatives, especially when it comes to recovering from the strains of training. Fortuna ...
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