Racing History Highlights – Jan. 4-15

…gone to drink from a man-made lake. Top Booking was unharmed, but Peck suffered a broken arm. Jan. 13, 1997: The National Steeplechase Association became the first horse racing organization…

Racing History Highlights – Feb. 22-Mar. 5

…Seven-year-old Azucar, a former steeplechaser, won the inaugural Santa Anita Handicap at Santa Anita Park. Feb. 24, 1947: Acting upon an earlier recommendation by The Jockey Club stewards, the Thoroughbred…

Racing History Highlights – Oct. 24-Nov. 6

…he won the Breeders’ Cup Mile. The three other runners with consecutive victories were Miesque, Bayakoa (ARG) and Morley Street (IRE), the latter a two-time winner in the steeplechase division….

Postcard: 2002 National Horse Show

…and steeplechase, and running cross-country on its own. The FEI (international equestrian federation) converting to a CIC will cut down on costs, one of the prime objections to the sport…

Put An End To Saddle Slip

…helpful in preventing the back of the saddle from sliding, which event and steeplechase riders appreciate. Event riders also use over girths as insurance in case their regular girth breaks….

Rolex Kentucky: Cross Country

…overnight leader, Springleaze Macaroo with William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain, who decided to call it a day after struggling on the soggy steeplechase course. Going to the head of the…