Jan. 2, 1945: As the end of World War II approached, racing throughout the U.S. was banned indefinitely at the request of James F. Byrnes, War Mobilization Director. While Thoroughbreds...
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It could have happened any time. I knew when I bought Annapolis ten years ago that he had an old tendon injury that had ended his career. However, his recuperation...
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Farrier Associations American Farriers Association Official Web site of the American Farriers Association. Read about the AFA and the various programs they sponsor. The Guild of Professional Farriers The official Web site of...
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[/caption] Adaptive Riding Institute The Adaptive Riding Institute offers an opportunity for the disabled rider to break away from the arena and head out to the trails. Golden Dreams In addition to riding lessons,...
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The Bit Gallery [/caption] The names of the various types of bit are taken from the characteristics of the bit in question. The most basic names are taken from either the bit rings,...
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Jan. 4, 1946: Canadian-born jockey George Woolf, known as "The Iceman" for his coolness in the saddle, died after falling head first from his mount, Please Me, during a race...
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July 3, 1937: The Del Mar Turf Club, with crooner Bing Crosby as president and actor Pat O'Brien as one of the club officers, opened for racing. July 3, 1977: Seattle...
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July 11, 1997: Breeders' Cup Ltd. announced that supplemental entry fees would be added to the purses of Breeders' Cup Championship Day events. July 12, 1971: Bold Ruler, sire of 82...
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Aug. 15, 1972: The 15-race winning streak of England's Brigadier Gerard was ended by John Galbreath's American-bred Roberto, ridden to a three-length victory by Braulio Baeza in the Benson and...
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Oct. 10, 1974: With female riders still a novelty, Lincoln Downs staged a $5,000 match race between jockeys Denise Boudrot and Mike Lapensee. The race, dubbed the 'contest of the...
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