The American West–that fabled stretch of land still brings to mind a great deal of romanticism, even in these modern times. Often people will say you cannot understand it until you see it. When two of my cohorts and I had the opportunity to find out for ourselves, we jumped at the chance. What ensued [...]

Monomoy Girl (Tapizar) heads into the GI Kentucky Oaks as the morning line favorite, while Take Charge Paula (Take Charge Indy) will be more of a price, but they came into the world the same way. Literally. The two fillies were born a few weeks apart at Brendan and Olive Gallagher's Frankfort Park Farm in [...]

Louisville takes center stage this week ahead of the GI Kentucky Derby, but about an hour away is a case study in the unpredictably of the sport and the importance of life after racing. Currently residing at New Vocations at Mereworth Farm in Lexington is Thirtysevenliveson, a horse who in his day had all the [...]

The thousands of men and woman who care for race horses on a daily basis are widely regarded as unsung heroes of the sport, but it remains easy to forget that the life of a backstretch worker can often be a transient and lonely one. However, most racetracks offer both practical and spiritual support through [...]

Before the Hammer is a series presented by Keeneland that spotlights consignors, their stories of success and their featured offerings at the upcoming Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Few things put consignors in better moods than leading up quality horses to the auction ring at a time when buyers are interested. Coming into the Keeneland [...]

Come December, a lengthy debate will take place in Hong Kong among the members of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings Committee. It will last for days, and by the time it is done, the end of year ratings will be set. These figures will serve as the final Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings of [...]

Before the Hammer is a series presented by Keeneland that spotlights consignors, their stories of success and their featured offerings at the upcoming Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. While no one knows beforehand who the topper of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale will be, it's always a safe bet that Taylor Made Sales Agency, [...]

First Hurricane Harvey, and now Hurricane Irma, have devastated Texas and Florida, respectively, but a spirit of camaraderie is emerging after the natural disasters as Thoroughbred rescue organizations from coast-to-coast are doing their part to help. “When you love horses, you love all of them,” said Donna Keen of Remember Me Rescue in Burleson, Texas. [...]

Fresh off its successful All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show this past weekend, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is hosting an Aftercare After Hours event at its Mereworth Farm in Lexington on Friday for those who are in town for the Keeneland September yearling sale. “What we are trying to do is similar to what the stallion [...]

Few are as direct and honest as children. Whispers of “It smells like horses,” “Whoa, that's a lot of money,” and “What is this place?” have been exchanged in Keeneland's sales pavilion this week as fifth graders take part in a field trip arranged by the Lexington organization. Every day this week, Keeneland is teaming [...]

When Horse Country was announced in 2015, one of its biggest champions was Headley Bell of Mill Ridge Farm. Bell, a fifth-generation horseman, and his son, Price, are on the board of directors, and Mill Ridge is one of farms that welcome visitors-and is one of the most enthusiastic participants to do so. The organization, [...]

Equestricon, the first all-encompassing horse racing convention held this earlier this month in Saratoga, made a point to highlight the importance of Thoroughbred aftercare during its two-day run. Now, its official charity partner, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), is already experiencing dividends from the exposure. The aftercare of racehorses remains a critical talking point both [...]