Oh my, but the Derby field looks great. Jill Byrnes takes us into the action today, where she says “it’s hard to find a horse who doesn’t look good on the track.” (more…)
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EN Today: Kentucky Conversion
Amanda Kerchevale took her non-horsey mom to Rolex and came home with an Allison-Springer-stalking, epic-course-walking eventing addict. (more…)
Dexter Does Rolex
Our nation’s biggest event now boasts its own Flat Stanley: Rolex, meet Dexter–a laminated photocopy of the Forest Park Veterinary Clinic’s office cat. Photos abound. (more…)
Videos du Jour: Sheldon Russell
Jockey Sheldon Russell, 24, will ride Done Talking in his first Kentucky Derby. Either Russell’s playing it cool under pressure, or he’s just pretty cool. Plus he’s got an awesome accent. Need I say more? (more…)
Going the Distance: Conformationally Speaking
Is your horse built like a radiator? Then he’ll probably excel at endurance. Sharalyn Hay follows up last week’s column with some prospect-selecting tips. (more…)
The Secret Life of McKenna & Dorito: Four-Star Inspired
A training level move-up this weekend, a working student position with Emily Beshear just 40 days away: Big, exciting things are on the horizon for M & D.
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Deep Thoughts by Horse Nation
“The homestretch is 1,234 feet of heartbreak. Trainers swear it’s uphill.” – Jim Murray
Do you have a Deep Thought you’d like to share? Email it to [email protected]. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
Good Morning, Horse Nation! Abby at your service. While Wylie’s off tying a non-slip-release knot, she’s daringly left me at the helm. How much mischief can we get into? (more…)
Derby Fever, Show Tunes Style
Less than five days until the biggest day in racing, and if this Guys and Dolls ditty doesn’t get your Derby spirit going, check your pulse.
Derby Fever: Garrett Gomez
Talk about resilience: Two-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Garrett Gomez had 10 screws and a plate put in his heel after a paddock accident in January. He’ll pilot Daddy Nose Best in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. (more…)
Derby Fever: Gemologist
In the past 10 years, three undefeated horses–Smarty Jones (2004), Barbaro (2006) and Big Brown (2008)–have won the Kentucky Derby. Could Gemologist be the fourth? (more…)
Aww: Baby Z’s Photo Timeline
“Baby Z,” as the nearly two-month-old, yet-unnamed son of Zenyatta and Bernardini has come to be known, is growing up fast, and the folks behind the “Queen of Racing’s” website aren’t letting a day go by without documenting his fuzzy, adorable progress. (more…)
Jim Wofford, Rolex Sage
I don’t know about you, but part of my annual pre-Rolex tradition is sitting down with the Chronicle‘s Rolex roster to compare my predictions with The Wofford’s. (more…)
Unconventional Tale: Rescue Turns Racehorse
Tomorrow, some 40-odd partners of 5R Racehorse Stables will be trackside at Aqueduct to witness their filly, Notinrwildestdremz, run her first race. Three years ago, Notinrwildestdremz was one of 177 horses rescued in a raid on owner-breeder Ernie Paragallo’s farm. (more…)
Ann Romney’s Horsey Cake
Ann Romney celebrated her 63rd birthday at Donald Trump’s house on Tuesday, where for $1,000 per plate or $2,5000 per VIP meet-and-greet, guests were subjected treated to a “Cake Boss” creation featuring Ann on a horse. (more…)
100 Days Till the London Games
Are your loved ones your #1 fans? Are they cheering you on–remotely or in person–every time you compete? If so, this P&G Olympic ad is for you. Caution: Tissues probably necessary. (more…)
My Little Pony Pop Idols
Art or sacrilege? Finnish sculptor Mari Kasurinen made a medium of everyone’s favorite pony playthings, creating My Little Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Lady Gaga and Princess Leia, amongst others. (more…)
Derby Fever: Union Rags
For IRS purposes, Phyllis Wyeth sold youngster Union Rags for $145K to prove she was running a business, not a hobby. A year later, painfully regretting her decision, she bought him back for $390K. And she hasn’t looked back. (more…)
Bent Jensen’s LMFAO Freestyle
Rumors have been circulating that Olympian Bent Jensen debuted an LMFAO freestyle at Dressage Under the Stars (Fla.). Now we have proof.
TGIF: Dressage Jamz II
When I was a kid, imagining how my future life with horses would look, this video played on repeat in my dreams.
Edgar Prado’s High Speed Rein Save
How’s this for sportsmanship? Mid-race, Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado notices the rider on his outside’s in trouble and lends a helping hand (or whip). (more…)
Campaign Trail: Mitt’s Horse Talk Video Leak
With the news that Santorum has dropped out of the race, the heat’s on Romney. And what better way to alienate him from the voting public than the only-for-the-rich subject of horses? (more…)
Derby Fever: Great White Hope
I’ll never forget a family friend’s advice on the occasion of my first trip to the racetrack: “On a rainy day, bet the gray.” Bad tip? Not if Hansen’s on the card. (more…)
TGIF: Dressage Jamz
It’s after five o’clock on Friday, and whether you’re going out riding this weekend or just going out, we at HN have your back.
Fat Ponies Can’t Help Themselves
According to an Australian Pony Club-based study, Norman Thelwell may have been on to something more than the creation of the world’s greatest cartoons. (more…)