Triple Crown hopeful Big Brown experienced a supposedly minor setback this weekend when he developed a slight quarter crack on the inside of his front left foot. It has since been treated, and his farrier and trainer are confident that he will be in shape to run in the upcoming Belmont Stakes. And he might [...]

There’s a reason that it has been 30 long years since a horse has won the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing: it’s nearly impossible. In the 130 plus years that the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes have been run, only 11 horses have managed to capture all three. Secretariat may be the most [...]

Recently I’ve seen conversations cropping up more and more often about the benefits of barefoot trimming versus traditional shoeing. The natural hoof movement seems to be gaining ground slowly and surely, advocating the shock absorption and other benefits of an unshod hoof. Many horses with severe hoof issues have recovered and are now completely sound [...]

The death of Kentucky Derby runner-up Eight Belles is just the highest-profile accident in a rash of incidents all across the equestrian industry bringing the safety of horses (and riders) to the forefront. I’ve talked a lot recently about the dangers of eventing. That’s been big news between Darren Chiacchia’s accident and several equine deaths [...]

At 6:04 pm this Saturday, 21 of the top 3-year-old Thoroughbreds will step into the gate at Churchill Downs for the running of the 2008 Kentucky Derby. People in big, wild hats will watch from the sidelines and infield clutching their betting tickets and cheering on their favorites. Millions around the world will tune in [...]

This hilarious article was featured in the New York Times Online yesterday: A Pampered Champion’s Finicky Taste. And I just had to share. 2002 Kentucky Derby winner War Emblem is apparently facing a little performance anxiety – or he’s just unusually picky – now that he’s started his second career as a stud. According the [...]

Hopeful owners, trainers, and jockeys are sending horses to prep races and hoping that their 2008 Kentucky Derby odds will be good. Handicappers, bettors, and fans in general are watching the prep races to see who is most likely to take the 134th Run For the Roses. And every year it’s in the back of [...]