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 horse. The traditional food is Benedictine sandwiches. And it’s been called the greatest two minutes in sports. But, part of the pageantry is the spectators themselves. People go to see and be seen. And what better way to be seen than by wearing a spectacular hat. Here’s a minute and sixteen of slo-mo millinery magnificence caught in the Derby crowds.
Since we recently had a story about Man O’War, I thought this month’s biography should take at look at what may have been his greatest descendant – his great grandson Kelso. Born in 1957, Kelso didn’t have the looks of his great ...
Winning the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is considered the greatest accomplishment of a Thoroughbred racehorse. The Triple Crown consists of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. One might think th ...
Did you realize that American Pharoah’s name is misspelled? My spellcheck picked it up right away! The Thoroughbred’s breeder, Zayat Stable held a contest to name their two-year-olds. And, the woman who submitted the winning name ...
The newest triple crown winner may have been aided by a block. The newest Triple Crown winner may have taken his lead thanks to another horse, a long shot, Restoring Hope, swerving and then pinning another horse to the rail, keepi ...
Horse racing is one of the few professional sports that has resumed, albeit without the cheering crowds in the stands. Some of the biggest contests of the year in several countries have gone by almost without fanfare. And the famo ...
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 ...
In a time of physical distancing, a remote island seems like the perfect destination. But remote doesn’t mean uninhabited. Join equestrian and adventurer Emma Massingale as she packs up her van to frolic with the seals, goats and ...
After pictures of two emaciated horses accompanied a news story about horses rescued from the Valley Fire in California, viewers wrote expressing their concern. But, both horses are doing as well as could be expected for very seni ...
The Census Cowboy was intended to be an motivational ‘superhero’ sent to neighbourhoods in Chicago where response to the national census was the lowest. But, Census Cowboy has gone from promotional hero to heel after a publicity s ...
What do you do if you fall off your horse? Why, you get right back on! We’ve always heard this advice and have probably followed it after an unscheduled dismount. But, is it good advice? ...
Top (1st) ranked horse GS Magic Treasure currently holds the High Jump record for Moyles, a rare breed. Magic Treasure is out of the BMC General Store stable, carrying the GSMoyle brand. The 13 year-old, 16hh mare has a best jump ...
The mystery of the 150 horse deaths in France may have been solved. After a horse owner spotted suspects trespassing in their pasture and injuring a horse, police were able to identify one man and arrest him. Continued vigilance i ...
Perhaps you’ve had a bit more time to indulge in some reading lately and need some ideas about what to read next. Melissa Banczak who created the video series Books Cubed interviews two authors who write novels with an equestrian ...
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