Tips for Ex-Racehorse Shopping Online
Is a retired racing Thoroughbred you find while surfing the Web a good choice for you? Here are some things to think about and places to look. From the editors of Practical Horseman magazine.
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Secretariat Star Will Be North Dakota Thoroughbred Named Larry
Two-year-old Larry, whose real name is Cyclone Larry, will be shipped to Kentucky to begin filming Disney's "Secretariat" this fall. Check the Jurga Report for more info and photos! -
An Inside Look at Animal Planet's New Series JOCKEYS
Go behind the scenes of a new "docu-soap" featuring Thoroughbred race riders, set to begin February 6, 2009. Plus, watch a preview of the show. -
Track Enforces Antislaughter Policy
A Massachusetts track implements a rule prohibiting the practice of sending former racehorses to slaughter. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
Program Tracks Racing Injuries
Racetracks gather horse injury data for a new reporting system. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
EQUUS Special: What's at the Heart of Racetrack Breakdowns?
May 6, 2008 -- The death of Kentucky Derby second-place finisher Eight Belles is causing many to question the safety and ethics of horse racing. The May '08 issue of EQUUS magazine explores research into why breakdowns occur. -
What Made John Henry Run?
Gait, heart and sheer will combined to ensure racehorse John Henry's unparalleled success. By Mary Kay Kinnish for EQUUS magazine. -
John Henry Fights for His Life
September 28, 2007 -- John Henry, the 32-year-old richest racehorse in history, has been fighting deyhdration and weight loss since mid-September. Despite the setbacks, he maintains his feisty attitude. -
Wanted: Kentucky Derby Trophies
Kentucky Derby Museum collects trophies from past Derby winners for its 2010 exhibit. By Joanne Meszoly for EQUUS magazine. -
On the 30th Anniversary of Ruffian's Last Race
Lyn Lifshin reflects on the life of the super racehorse Ruffian who died during a match race against Foolish Pleasure on July 6, 1975.
