‘Three fast barrels’ to challenge Thoroughbreds
The Extreme Retired Racehorse Makeover Barrel Race kicks off Aug. 2 in Negley, Ohio to showcase a spectacle once thought unlikely: tight-turning Thoroughbreds curling around “three fast barrels.” Organized by longtime barrel racer Jackie Harris, founder of nonprofit organization Dreaming of Three, which she named for her girlhood dreams of barrels and of riding the fastest horse, the event will help prove that Thoroughbreds are more capable of the sport than many equestrians might have thought. Even her. “I’m one of those people who thought I’d never get a horse like a Thoroughbred,” Harris says. “But after watching videos of […]
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Jewelry honors 40th anniversary of Big Red’s win
On the 40th anniversary of Secretariat’s jaw-dropping 31-length victory at the Belmont Stakes, the image of the fine racehorse, forever wearing his blue- checkered blinkers, has been lovingly crafted into wearable memorabilia. Jane Heart Jewelry recently unveiled finely detailed sterling silver and enameled pieces that bring the big, red racehorse to mind as a reminder of his goose bump-raising victory at the Belmont Stakes in 1973. Offerings in the Secretariat line include a large and small pendant, a charm and a broach, as well as a sporty blue leather bracelet with charm, a denim lapis bead necklace and classic cuff […]
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RanJan Racing strives to do best for OTTBs
Long before Jan Vandebos knew a thing about horses, or helped head up RanJan Racing, she received some prophetic advice from onetime top racehorse owner Marshall Naify. Calling her attention to the Thoroughbred racehorses who were a passion to both Marshall Naify and his brother Robert, Vanderbos’ future husband, the woman who had only ever taken a trail ride a time or two in her life was told to get ready. “Marshall told me to pay attention to everything to do with horses, because it was going to be the most important thing in my life,” says Vandebos, noting that […]
