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What Happened Next for These Famous Former Racehorses
Even non-racing and non-horse fans know the names of famous racehorses — especially those who have won the Kentucky Derby. But what happens after a horse’s racing career is done? Learn what these famous horses went on to do. →
Kentucky Derby 2022: Everything We Know So Far
The Run for the Roses is coming up in less than two weeks. Here’s a bit of background as well as what we know now. →
Op-Ed: Has Bob Baffert Jumped the Shark?
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby offers a retrospective on the career of Bob Baffert and wonders about the →
The Horse’s Quality of Life & Role in Society: Then vs Now
Horses have been a part of human life for over 6000 years, but has their quality of life →
SmartPak Monday Morning Feed: Gaining Some Peace of Mind
“In the first seven months of owning Leira, she colicked five times… Between each colic episode, we frantically →
U.S. Horse Racing Should Remember Washington Post Editorial: ‘Horse Racing Has Outlived Its Time’
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby has been following the progress of American horse racing closely. Given the developments →
Op-Ed: American Horse Racing Scandals Continue to Pile Up Alongside Track Deaths
Marty Irby of Animal Wellness Action makes a plea to stamp out doping and end the drum beat of →
50th Anniversary of Wild Horse Protection Law Coincides With Largest-Ever Removal
Although the 50th anniversary of the Wild Horse Protection Law just passed, Wyoming’s Mustangs are scheduled for one →
Lessons of Grit and Grace: Kate & Luis
“I have used this event to set goals for myself and it has kept me on track to →
Congressional Proposals to Fund Federal Government in 2022 Include Significant Wins for Horses
Here’s a breakdown of the provisions included in Congressional appropriations for 2022 that show progress for equine welfare. →
Desert Gallop
“They’re gonna run. We don’t want ‘em to but they will. Especially with that gray leading the pack. →
Two Weeks Later: Britany & Kittie
Two weeks after the Mega Mageover, Britany looks back on her experience at the Kentucky Horse Park. Her →
The Death of a Dream: Libby & Spider
“I wanted to be one of the cool kids that actually made it there, even if we were →
Feds Launch Unprecedented Push To Remove Wild Horses From Western Rangelands
Dr. Joanna Grossman shares her thoughts on the latest push to remove wild horses from the western states. →
Staying in the Mental Game With Reflections: Kate & Luis
“I am just too close to the day to day. Feeding, watering, grooming, trimming, handling, and riding. I →
Showing Heart: Britany & Kittie
“Every single OTTB I’ve ever worked with has had that in common. They try their hearts out and →
7 Tips for Giving Your Young Horse a Positive Show Experience
Heading to a show with a green horse? Take this advice from Shannon Riley of Infinity Sport Horse →
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Allows Convicted Horse Abuser Jackie McConnell to Return While Reform Efforts Continue to Fail
“Allowing McConnell to return is a disgrace that has given both the Celebration and Governor Bill Lee, who →
Daniel Bluman Wins $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix
Dr. Gregory Beroza, aka the HorseDoc® ‘Talking Horses’®, reports ringside from the 2021 Hampton Classic. →
Tell a Gelding, Ask a Mare: Michelle & Peewee & Sadie
“My two horses … could not be more different. Sadie has a distinct go button and is game →
Mental Preparation: Libby & Spider
Mentally preparing for a show can be just as — or more! — difficult than physically preparing. Today, →
Shop for a Cause With The Compton Cowboys and Corro
“The streets raised us. Horses saved us.” The Compton Cowboys is an organization that is committed to uplifting its community with →
A Yoga Pose To Keep Your Hips and Lower Back Happy
In this excerpt from her book Yoga for Riders, horsewoman and yoga teacher Cathy Woods explains how to →
It Takes a Village: Catherine & Nova
For many Makeover trainers, their journey does not take them down the path they expect. However, no matter →