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At a time when horse racing is struggling to stay in the spotlight, having big-name owners with star horses can be a major shot in the arm for the industry. We've seen that over the past few years with people like Bobby Flay and Mike Repole. There may be no bigger celebrity with a passion for horses than country music superstar Toby Keith. As you ...

I have something a little bit different to share with you guys today. Chris McConnell, a talented artist living in Ohio, recently sent me an email with photos of a 1,900-pound steel horse that he constructed from recycled materials he found at a local junkyard. I thought it would be interesting to talk with Chris about his artwork, which was ...

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The Equine Academy at Lexington Catholic High School Lexington, KY - In the fall of 2012, Lexington Catholic High School will unveil the Equine Academy, a unique educational opportunity for students interested in learning all aspects of the horse industry. The program will be available to incoming freshmen. The Equine Academy's primary ...

Darley's young gun Bernardini (TrueNicks,SRO) proved himself with two classic types over the weekend, one in America in the shape of Alpha, who won the Withers (gr. III) and heads towards the Wood Memorial (gr. I) in his run for the roses, and another in Dubai in the filly Gamilati, who gave the rest of the field a decent thumping in the UAE 1000 ...

Over the past decade, it almost seems like a rite of passage that Todd Pletcher will dominate the Kentucky Derby preps. When making any Derby list, you have to start with Pletcher horses, and this year is no different. In fact, as we sit here in early February, Pletcher's hand looks as strong as it ever has. He's always the first one to point ...

 (Originally published in the February 11, 2012 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine. Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions at the bottom of the column.) When Willa B Awesome was a foal, breeder/co-owner Terry Lovingier would often stroll from his house to the filly’s pasture with a glass of wine to observe her. “There ...

(Originally published in the February 11, 2012 issue of The Blood-Horse magazine. Feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions at the bottom of the column.)  By Eric Mitchell - @EJMitchellKy on Twitter As you pass through the glass doors, your senses are immediately saturated from the vibrant colors, lights, and sound. A ...