Clubhouse Q&A: Straight talk on riding OTTBs
There are no gimmicks that will turn a racehorse into a show horse. Like anything else worth doing, and doing well, it’s all about commitment, time, repetition, and above all, patience. That’s why Tammy Hicock never promises the moon when her clients show up, all eager and bubbling with the high hopes for their brand new off-track Thoroughbred. She settles them down right away. Ask her what type of rider tends to be more suitable for an OTTB, and her reply often begins with the word patient. Ask what the best practices are in OTTB training, and there’s that word […]
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How an older, gray gent charmed Lisa Molloy
Petite and pretty though she is, there is little evidence in Lisa Molloy’s sharp wit and oh-so-British demeanor that would ever indicate she’s just a big softie at heart. The longtime horseman has heard just about every story in the book in a profession devoted to horses, most recently as a Thoroughbred trainer for Akindale Thoroughbred Rescue and ReRun, Inc. In other words, Lisa Molloy has heard your story. She has got your number. She would never, ever accept a free, 18-year-old Thoroughbred gelding she found on Craig’s List! Not, that is, until she broke with her usual no-nonsense protocol, […]
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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 […]
