The Slight of Hand
When we think about horses a few words might come to mind such as tail, mane, eyes, hooves, strength, versatility, but not the word "Hand." After all, horses don't have hands or do...
County Girl Won $1000 Breyer Spree
Rochelle D. from a small county in Ohio won 2019
Lucky winner of the Breyer $1000 Shopping Spree! Rochelle D. comes from a small county in Ohio, about an hour northwest of Columbus....
Horse Heroes – Part IV
Sometimes horse heroes are not famously known. Take the story of Fabish.
The year is 2009 and Victoria, Australia is suffering under an oppressive heat wave. On a small farm, a flea-bitten...
A Horse of Many Names
Known as "Big Red" or the "Red Terror." Phar Lap was a big, lanky looking underdog in racing during the time of the Depression. He was purchased for a measly 160 guineas, the...
Santa Anita Seems to Think it Knows Best When it Comes to Safety…Death #28...
After death #27 just last week, the California Horse Racing Board has asked track officials at Santa Anita to close down its racing season, but the Stronach Group, has refused the request!
The state...
Where’s the Sense in That?
It's a crisp, autumn day. The sun is shining and a light wind is blowing. You tack up your horse and decide that today is a perfect day for a ride. ...
Breaking News! Once again Santa Anita is Plagued by Another Unusual Horse...
A 2 year old, unraced colt, named Derby River, suffered a shoulder fracture during his training early Wednesday morning, making him the 27th track related death. He's the 4th since May 17th.
He was...
Pumpkins in June?
Yes! Sure! Why not? Especially when they adorn the sides of the 2019 Breyer Halloween model. I don't know about you, but it makes me wish for Fall, only because...
Misty Eyed
I have always been aware of things that seem to happen to me and around me. Some call it a sixth sense or a heightened sense of awareness. To me it is...
A Sport not for the Faint of Heart
If you have ever had the chance to watch the sport of Equine Vaulting, you probably found yourself sitting on the edge of your seat, praying quietly to yourself, as you watched a rather...
