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My Experience Touring Lane's End Farm
Visiting Lane’s End Farm had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. My longing to go grew even stronger when Union Rags...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Sep 9, 2019
Triple Crown Near-Misses: 10 Disappointing Endings
Triple Crown Near-Misses: 10 Disappointing Endings For every horse who has won the Triple Crown, four horses have come close but missed...
Peter Lee"spethea
Sep 8, 2019
Is Code of Honor 2019's Champion Three-Year Old Colt?
This year’s crop of three-year olds has been struggling to produce a true “star”. Everyone has their favorite in this crop, but at this...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Sep 5, 2019
Bull Lea: The King of Calumet
Bull Lea could be called “The King Of Calumet”. His studly duties allowed Calumet Farm to reign in the 40s and 50s. His bloodlines were...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Sep 4, 2019
Noble Mission: Emerging from the Shadow of Frankel
Noble Mission has been making headlines as the sire of recent Travers Stakes winner Code of Honor. His recent success as a sire has...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Sep 3, 2019
From The Streets Of Brooklyn to Trainer To The Stars - Book Review
John Parisella is known as both a successful racehorse trainer and a man who knew everyone - from Yankees player Mickey Mantle to actor...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 30, 2019
The Life of Hall of Fame Trainer Ben A. Jones
Early Life: Ben A. Jones was born on December 31, 1882 in Parnell, Missouri. His father, Horace Jones, had founded Parnell and owned...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 28, 2019
Training Racehorses on the Trails - Beyond The Rail
Ashley Massengale had been retraining OTTBs for six-years when she came across a horse that had no desire to be a riding horse. He had an...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 27, 2019
The Economy Needs Horses and Horse Racing
The days of horses being needed for transportation and farming are nearly gone, but the horse is still extremely important to the...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 26, 2019
California Group "We Support Horse Racing" Is Making Waves
California horse racing has come under a lot of scrutiny since the string of breakdowns occurred at Santa Anita early in the year. Animal...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 22, 2019
The Horse Named After Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra is one of the most popular singers of all time. He was also an Oscar winning actor. But perhaps most relevant to this story...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 20, 2019
10 Facts About A.P. Indy
1. A.P. Indy descends from two Triple Crown winners. His sire is Seattle Slew, winner of the 1977 Triple Crown. His damsire is...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 19, 2019
The History of Indiana Grand & TB Racing in the Hoosier State
Horse racing has been a big part of Indiana for many years. Harness racing has been occurring at county fairs since the mid-1800s. The...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 16, 2019
Twilight Tear: 1944's Champion 3-year old Filly and Horse of the Year
Early Life (1941-1942) Calumet Farm owes much of its early success to their foundation sire Bull Lea. The farm had purchased him as a...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 15, 2019
The Turbulent History of Churchill Downs
The words “Kentucky” and “horses” are practically synonymous. The state boasts 450 farms in the Bluegrass Region alone. It is only...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 14, 2019
The Spicy Mare that Made Morgan Better
Social media has proven itself to be an excellent marketing platform not only for businesses but for non-profits. CANTER, a non-profit...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 13, 2019
The Levels or Classes of Horse Racing
Horse racing is a complex sport with many different levels, or classes, at which horses compete. These differing levels even out...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 12, 2019
10 Facts about Equipoise
Equipoise raced from 1930-1935, earning himself a record of 51:29-10-4. Read 10 facts about this incredible racehorse below! 1. Equipoise...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 11, 2019
Lane's End Farm: 40 Years of Excellence
The black fences of Lane’s End Farm greet visitors long before their entrance does. Green pastures stretch as far as the eye can see....
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 8, 2019
Quality Road: A Story of Success
Early Life (2006-2007) Quality Road ticks every box of the requirements of a good Thoroughbred. Successful on the racetrack? Check. Good...
Kaeli Bartholomew
Aug 7, 2019
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