Fair Hill Thoroughbreds for All Show set
The beautiful Fair Hill racehorse facility in Maryland throws open its gate this month and invites ex-racehorse Thoroughbreds, their trainers, advocates, and riders to strut their stuff at the Totally Thoroughbred Show. Organized by Penny Woolley, wife of trainer Tim Woolley, in conjunction with retired-racehorse trainer and advocate Steuart Pittman, with help from exercise rider and book author Alex Brown, the show promises to be exciting, yes, but also deeply informative. “We’re offering a truly unique show,” Brown says. “We’re going to offer an educational component, which will teach people about the life of a racehorse, and we will also […]
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John Murrell: Slaughter is a ‘weakness’ in racing
The rain was heavy and the fog thick as John R. Murrell tried to catch sight of John’s Treasure, his three-year-old gelding, barrel through the muddy track at the 1986 Belmont Stakes. For several nerve-racking moments, Murrell waited. “I was struggling to see through the blowing wind and rain, and I had an uneasy feeling,” he recalls. Then suddenly, his beloved racehorse came roaring through the billows of fog, his fine form streaking toward the finish line near the front of the pack. He was fighting off the great Kentucky Derby winner, Ferdinand, and Danzig Connection. It was an exciting […]
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Get ready! Suffolk Showcase is this weekend
The 7th annual CANTER New England Suffolk Showcase takes place on the backside of the East Boston racetrack this Sunday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Approximately 80 Thoroughbreds, who are available for purchase, will be walked and trotted before a crowd of prospective buyers. All are welcome. Those with questions about the event itself are invited to read CANTER New England’s blog. In honor of the annual Thoroughbred-buying event, OffTrackThoroughbreds.com offers this excerpted interview with Dr. Laurie Metcalfe, DVM associate, Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. She offers insights on what to consider when purchasing an OTTB. Q: What do you consider […]
