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I'll start off by saying that today's topic is entirely out of my element.  For this discussion to be useful, I'm counting on you, the reader, to share your knowledge. While I've studied Thoroughbred pedigrees my whole life, it's always been with racing in mind.  But there's more to the Thoroughbred breed than racing on a flat ...

Courtesy of Becky Johnston  There are annual events in one's life that will cause you to take a moment and be grateful for the experience in a life that is limited by it's duration.  Your birthday, your children's birthdays and holidays are some such events.  For sports fans, there are numerous annual events that should be ...

Temporary Tack Emergency Halter Repair Kit Four Footed Essentials of Midway, Ky. has developed Temporary Tack, a kit that includes sized, color-coded sections that can be used to repair broken halters in emergency situations.Designed for use on all types of livestock, Temporary Tack comprises the crown strap, throat latch, cheek piece, nose ...

From 2002, when he was one of the top-ranked 3-year-olds in the country, to his current status as one of the hottest and most sought after stallions in the world, Medaglia d'Oro has captivated people with his magnificent physical presence. He was sensational looking then and he's sensational looking now, his coat still gleaming and dappled and ...

There were several quick interviews done with Hal Wiggins after the sale of Rachel Alexandra and the day after she won the Preakness. But now a few weeks removed, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit her former trainer. It's easy to forget but important to remember that he and his team are the ones who deserves all the credit with this ...

As one final thought regarding Calvin Borel, in my Triple Crown wrapup I said it was learned that Borel attempted to get mounts during Belmont week, but was unable to secure any. I qualified that by adding, “If that is true…” Just for the record, this is what I was told by someone close to Borel. Although, as I also wrote, “It’s hard to believe,” ...

 PRESS RELEASE6/10/09Rolled-Up Newspaper Activates Dual-Action Hoof ConditionerSAV-A-HOOF  PROTECTANT  has been introduced by SBS Equine Products after a year of testing at the Everglades Ranch in SW Florida.  According to SBS Researchers, this is ground zero for the worst environmental conditions a hoof can endure.  Half ...

It can be argued that after nearly six months of racing and three Triple Crown races, we still have not determined who the best 3-year-old is. This is debatable not only because we had different winners all in three classics, but because some of the top 3-year-olds, like Quality Road, were sidelined by injury. Here is the latest NTRA 3-year-old ...

A mare that earns $1 million in a season is one thing -- one that can come back the next year and repeat the feat is an entirely different league of greatness.  The back-to-back Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) victress Bayakoa (ARG) accomplished that and more during her six-year campaign that banked more than $2.8 million during which she ...