Number 30 – Santa Anita
As horse number 30 was euthanized after a training accident at Santa Anita, the Stronach Group, owners of the California track, took action. They banned trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer, from having any rights to...
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...
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...
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...
Fair Hill Point-to-Point
The 8th running of the Fair Hill Point-to-Point, which takes place in Fair Hill, Maryland, was held on April 21st, Easter Sunday. My Breyer Heart was a vendor and we had the chance...
A Third Horse has Died in just 9 Days – Santa Anita California Race...
This past Sunday marks the 26th horse death at the California Santa Anita race track day, but it was the 3rd death within the past 9 days. Officials stated the latest horse to...
King Of Dubai Offers to Cover all the Medical Expenses For a...
Rebecca Chisholm was left with dangerous wounds when she was tossed from a Horse on May 10th.
Ms Chisholm, from East Bridgford, was riding with her mother when the horse bolted and she was thrown...
In the Spotlight Continued…
In yesterday's blog, we featured Trigger. Today let's talk about another famous palomino, Mr. Ed, The Talking Horse. Bamboo Harvester, aka Mr. Ed. was born in 1949 to two prized show horses...
Blame it on the Full Blue Moon?
Are you asking yourself like I am, "What is going on in this world, lately?" It's just one crazy thing after another or so it seems. Yesterday I mentioned that we should...
