Working with off-track horses is both challenging and rewarding. Although each horse is unique, here are six commonalities that can be found in off-track Thoroughbreds and off-track Standardbreds.
Every Friday, Horse Nation teams up with Ovation Riding to spotlight an individual or organization doing good work in the horse world. Today we recognize Racing Victoria.
With the spotlight on the numerous breakdowns at the Santa Anita Racetrack, the Thoroughbred racing industry has reached a pivotal moment. It’s time to make decisions to ensure the health of the racehorses.
“We believe for too long the conversation has been driven by outside forces. We feel there’s an equally important story to be told, and that’s the one of tens of thousands who live, breathe and sleep horses. For them, this isn’t a job, it’s a way of life.”
The Stronach Group, the owner of Santa Anita Park, has issued a statement promising sweeping changes to California racing after a 22nd horse broke down on the main track this morning. There have been no further statements issued about the surface of the track itself.
The third running of the Pegasus World Cup crowned City of Light the victory, while the inaugural Pegasus World Cup Turf went to Bricks and Mortar. Catch the recap and replays here!
Living legend Winx continues her reign as the best racehorse in the world, notching her 26th consecutive win in exciting fashion over the weekend to break the great Black Caviar’s record.
Ever wanted to dabble in racehorse ownership but your pleasure horses are eating up all of your time (and money?) We’ve got the perfect solution for you, courtesy of Retired Racehorse Project and Wasabi Stables.
History will be made on Saturday in the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes: but whether Justify will join the illustrious elite who have won the Triple Crown or earn his spot on this particular list remains to be seen.
[APRIL FOOLS!] The state-of-the-art facility, with climate-controlled underground stabling, is slated to become the new host of the Preakness Stakes, whose future was in doubt due to deteriorating conditions at Pimlico.
A unique colt named Tough Sunday earned some new fans last week at Del Mar when he captured his fourth career win: the horse was born both deaf and blind but recovered his vision to become a racer.
After attending the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar in California, Kristen Kovatch reaffirms her love for horse racing while considering the sport’s role in the larger horse world.
Behind every Thoroughbred, from the champions to the local claimers, is a groom cheering them home. We speak with Gord Walker to get the details on this behind-the-scenes but critical role.
Photos went viral last week of a young man named Billy Crouse heroically anchoring a young colt at the Keeneland Sale. Meet the man behind the images: we caught up with Billy to learn more about his facet of the industry!
