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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CBD oil seems to be a very popular option for treating many health issues in humans, dogs, and horses. There appears to be plenty of evidence that it may help with pain, inflammation, digestive problems and much more. The folks at ...
The three highest earners on PonyBox are from the same stable. All have successful offspring and two are from the same line. As we swing into April, here’s a look at these top winning horses. ...
Do you have twenty minutes and a big bottle of ketchup? That might be all you need to take your horse’s winter-stained tail from dingy yellow to sparkling white. This quick tip shows you how this common condiment can become an ind ...
Bergen County Horse Rescue is located near Mahwah, New Jersey. Recently, the rescue was the subject of a film short produced through Sony I Alpha Universe. While many of the viewers will be analyzing the quality of the film, the r ...
Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are looking forward to warmer weather, and that may mean we are planning some outdoor adventures such as camping. If you’re taking your horse with you, it’s not going to fit in your tent or c ...
Do you have snow left. Winter isn’t over for many of us, and that means there is still time to try a new winter sport. And, just maybe you know of a small pony that isn’t busy. Just grab a harness and a sled and go dashing throug ...
For most of us, the passion to ride takes hold at a very young age. That’s how it was for a young Senegalese boy, who has become a top jockey in his country. With the support of his community this young man has his sights set high ...
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