Harness racing takes over at 3 p. Thoroughbred Racing at Perry County Fair. Jockeys Leave the Gate during Monday's thoroughbred racing at the Perry County Fair on Monday. Copyright 2007 Du Quoin Evening Call.

Statistics show that live betting on thoroughbred horse racing in Delaware has dropped by 40 percent since slots were legalized in 1996. In Delaware, for example, 11 years after that state allowed slot machines at its racetracks, hardly anyone is there to watch the horses, much less bet on them. But the experience of those states demonstrates that slots have done nothing to attract more people to horse racing. But that has done nothing to stem the declining popularity of horse racing. In...

She has traveled around the country with race horses and knows what you need for such a job: You have to be addicted with horses to work with them. Every horse has a purpose, Hudson insists, if they are retired from racing, they can take care of the young ones. I have a deep love and a great passion for horses since I was a little kid, she said, there is nothing greater than a horse. In the weeks before they are showed to future buyers, the horses are usually brushed every day and kept...

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The horse show ringmaster. But the show had to go on and no show can takes place until the ringmaster buttons up his frock coat and puts on his top hat. One of the horses, spooked by all the excitement in the crowd and show ring, broke free and was running uncontrollably for the gate, leaving its handler in the dust. Whitley, who managed $65 billion for the benefit of the retirees among North Carolina's teachers and public employees before he retired recently, had plenty to do at the time...

Off-track betting posting declines as horse fans age The expansion of entertainment options is another factor shrinking the lines at Maine's four betting parlors. In 1993, the law was amended, allowing restaurants to operate off-track betting parlors after receiving licenses from the Maine Harness Racing Commission. The total handle, the amount wagered, in Maine's four off-track betting establishments last year was close to $25 million, and another $25. The Triple Crown of thoroughbred...

They also have him ride on the horse backwards, sideways and even on all fours to help with his muscle tone, Dennis said. During a hippotherapy session, the horse is a therapeutic tool. Hippotherapy comes from the Greek word "hippos," which means horse. Some patients can walk and others can't, but this helps everyone learn how to use their muscles for walking, Freeman said. When he gets put on a horse, they work on his motor skills and all his muscles. There is a lot of activity involved...

Additionally, the horse show has added some English and Jack Benny classes to accommodate expressed interest in those areas. Ranch horse entries are due as soon as possible to ensure there are enough cattle available, said Kinkelaar. Comments will be approved within 48 hours. Friday, July 20, will be the Ranch Horse day with six events scheduled as well as a youth fence work class. Saturday is reserved for English and Western classes, as well as speed events in the afternoon. The...