Secretariat’s Annual Birthday Celebration Will Bring Three of His Former Jockeys Together
February 20, 2014 Comments Off on Secretariat’s Annual Birthday Celebration Will Bring Three of His Former Jockeys Together
The annual Secretariat Birthday Celebration at The Meadow in Doswell, Virginia will offer fans a triple treat on Saturday, March 29, reuniting the three men who rode “Big Red” at the peak of his spectacular racing career. Slated to appear at the event are Hall of Fame jockeys Ron Turcotte and Eddie Maple and exercise rider Charlie Davis. It will be the first time all three men have been together at Secretariat’s birthplace in Virginia.
Continue reading …How Technology Allowed a Grandmother to be Present For a Unique Double Birth: A New Foal and A New Grandson
February 19, 2014 Comments Off on How Technology Allowed a Grandmother to be Present For a Unique Double Birth: A New Foal and A New Grandson
“As I watched the birth on StallWatch, I apparently announced out loud the arrival of one hoof, then another, and finally a nose,” she says. “While our family was interested in the announced activities, the other families in the waiting room were a bit perplexed.”
Continue reading …Check Out What True Horsepower Can Do!
February 19, 2014 Comments Off on Check Out What True Horsepower Can Do!
Once again, horses proved invaluable for working in a wilderness where motorized and mechanized equipment are prohibited, including carts, wagons, chainsaws, wheeled vehicles, and landing aircraft. All the decking, tools, material, spikes, rigging, and camp support for trail crews staying at the site had to be packed in by horses and mules, a trip of seven miles from the nearest trail head.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Two For One! Fraternal Twins
February 18, 2014 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Two For One! Fraternal Twins
“Collin” is by Iron Age and out of Enchanted Irons. He is the fraternal twin of “Harvey,” who was born one day later. Because Enchanted Irons double-ovulated, the embryos were placed into separate recipient mares for the duration of the pregnancy.
Continue reading …US Olympian Bode Miller Would Like to be a Horse Trainer When He Retires From Ski Career
February 18, 2014 Comments Off on US Olympian Bode Miller Would Like to be a Horse Trainer When He Retires From Ski Career
No, this isn’t an early February Fool’s Day joke… According to a piece posted yesterday by USA Today Sports, one of the most decorated men’s skiers in US history might consider a career in horse training when he retires from the sport.
Continue reading …HRTV Debuts New Weekly Series, “Saddle Up!”- Riding Through the Most Spectacular Scenery in North America
February 18, 2014 Comments Off on HRTV Debuts New Weekly Series, “Saddle Up!”- Riding Through the Most Spectacular Scenery in North America
Throughout the 13-week series viewers will experience one of the best wilderness areas in North America. Four riders, accustomed to a city environment, take part as they meet with different tour guides and hone riding skills while traversing through Banff National Park in Western Canada.
Continue reading …SaddleLockers, An Invention that Could Help Prevent Horse Show Theft?
February 17, 2014 Comments Off on SaddleLockers, An Invention that Could Help Prevent Horse Show Theft?
“We know the most important and costly investment, next to a horse, is saddle and gear. We’ve created SaddleLockers to satisfy the need in our industry for safe, practical and portable storage of riding equipment.”
Continue reading …“A Night With Bobby Kerr and Friends”- A Night of Horsemanship, Live Music, and Entertainment in Texas
February 17, 2014 Comments Off on “A Night With Bobby Kerr and Friends”- A Night of Horsemanship, Live Music, and Entertainment in Texas
Lifelong horseman Bobby Kerr will headline a unique first-time event Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center in Fort Worth Texas. Joined by international stars Jerry Diaz and Dan James, “A Night with Bobby Kerr and Friends,” will present a night of horsemanship, live music, and pure entertainment unlike any other equestrian performance.
Continue reading …What’s a Clear Round Worth? Cheer on TEAM USA!
February 17, 2014 Comments Off on What’s a Clear Round Worth? Cheer on TEAM USA!
The United States team of Brianne Goutal, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden and McLain Ward will be a force to be reckoned with, as they proudly represent all of us on the international stage. All proceeds will go towards the Show Jumping High Performance program and the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France.
Continue reading …Birth of Foal to be Broadcast LIVE Online, Pregnancy Made Possible by Advanced Reproduction Procedure
February 17, 2014 Comments Off on Birth of Foal to be Broadcast LIVE Online, Pregnancy Made Possible by Advanced Reproduction Procedure
This foal, in particular, is very special because it represents the first successful pregnancy by Penn Vet using the advanced reproductive technique intracytoplasmic sperm injection, known as ICSI, which involves injecting a single sperm into a mature egg.
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