But with the track possibly closing its doors to racing at the end of today's card, there are kind words coming out about thoroughbred racing in Calgary. From complaints about the track surface to the massive rodeo grandstand in the track infield, there has been no shortage of gripes. Track announcer Joe Carbury even admitted yesterday there might be tears in his eyes when the horses turn for home in the final race. Frustration or bitterness has often been the way to describe the feelings...

If Barbaro captured America's imagination last year and left it wondering what-if because of his demise, she certainly should have exclusivity to that imagination now. The thoroughbred racing industry has no excuse now for declining attendance numbers. They now have at their disposal what they've claimed to be lacking. Her performance was remarkable and one for the ages. Builder wants to bring his plant-based vehicle to the world's poor. Many have written that racing needs a star to become...

What clients don't say in sessions in a therapist's office often is revealed in a few minutes when they're around horses at this small farm called Adagio. It involves a client, under supervision of an equine therapy professional, performing various interactive tasks with a horse. Among some of the most effective uses are addressing behavior problems, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, substance abuse and marital or other family issues. Unlike other therapy involving horses,...

Mote Marine recently resumed its sea horse breeding program. Experts at the aquarium say unlike humans, with sea horses, the female impregnates the male with her eggs. The male fertilizes the eggs and allows the baby sea horses to grow in a small front pouch, like a kangaroo. Authorities in Selmer, Tennessee, now say six, not seven, people died after a drag-racing car went out of control and slammed into a crowd of spectators. Authorities say three people died and two more were injured...

advertisement Cockney Rebel could find the Newmarket third, Dutch Art and The Curragh second Creachadoir totally different propositions on a round track with little draw bias on Tuesday, while on Friday, Finsceal Beo faces tough French and German opposition as well as fellow Irish raider Arch Swing in a bid for her fourth Group One success from five attempts in eight months. When it comes to racing on the level, it doesn't get much better than the fare on offer this week. World-class...

All last year, in addition to her studies, Anderson traveled considerable distances to participate in rodeos to give her the experience she needed to have a shot at the pros. The Schnackers played a special role, according to Anderson, by teaching her how to ride Fred and giving her the opportunity to own such a wonderful horse. North Platte Telegraph - North Platte native competes tonight. It really was a difficult start and several people commented that she wasn t going to make a barrel...

Egyptian kings who established royal stables gathered the finest of these horses for breeding and established a stud book from which all modern Egyptian Arabians have descended. Early in the 20th century, the royal stables were broken up and the horses sold. Miars has only been in business six years but has already won top championships. But you don't have to go to Egypt to see this incredible breed because some of the finest live right here in East Texas. At Bob Miars Egyptian Ranch near...

A little more than a year ago, Kern was diagnosed with severe endometriosis, a condition in which tissue much like that which lines the uterus is found outside the uterus. She gave him another shot anyway, even though it was just as a timed run and outside of the barrel racing competition. She was also recently diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis, a condition that causes severe pain in the bladder and pelvic region. Kern has been passed around from doctor to doctor, dealt with the...

Both the horse and jockey tumbled forward, and Burress lay motionless on the ground for several minutes, but she did not lose consciousness and was eventually taken away by ambulance. Burress was riding Dr Levit in the mile race, who had to be destroyed after breaking his left front leg approaching the far turn. Jockey injures collarbone; horse breaks legs. Since DesMoinesRegister.com does not control user submitted statements, we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find...