You might not know a furlong from the finish line but I’d be willing to bet you know the name Secretariat. Secretariat was one of the greatest American Thoroughbred racehorses of all time and nearly…
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How to Kentucky Derby
Spring is in the air, May is just around the corner and you know what else that means: it’s almost time for the Kentucky Derby, the longest running sporting event in the United States. That’s…
History of the Thoroughbred: American Triple Crowns & A Lasting Legacy (Part 3)
Consider this: the Thoroughbred as a breed is only a few decades older than America as a country. Now compare that to the first known horse, estimated to have lived around 55 million years ago….
Legends of the Track: Northern Dancer
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve hopped on Facebook and seen something like this in horse groups. [Insert breeding chart] “What do you think of my new guy’s breeding?” … “Would he make…