This week, at a different show, and with a different class of walking horse, the industry tried to put the scandal in the past. But this time last year, a scandal plagued the high-stepping horses, and the controversy led to some changes. It takes plenty of long hours and an eye on the prize to train a champion. The scandal all but shutdown the showcase for the high-stepping horses. Champions at the event will now have their shoes and hooves tested. The controversy caused problems, and...

I ve always been envious of those who could look in their rearview mirror and align the ball and hitch in one try, or back a four-horse trailer into a tiny parking space. They also went for rides inside the trailers to see what its like for the horses they were hauling. Though it s harder to maneuver, with a little modification, once the mules are out, the four-horse can be transformed into a comfortable tack and dressing room complete with port-a-potty and drink coolers. I also arrive at...

Injured horses are tended to, and all horses are retrained for trail riding, jumping or dressage. The horse was spending the day lazing in the sun at the non-profit Wood End Farms, which leases 36 acres near Barrington as a haven for unwanted thoroughbreds that have retired from the track. The couple are seeking new homes for five horses, and Nicola Birch said she recently received calls from racehorse owners who want to relinquish their animals. The farm offers various programs, including...

So maybe you would make a selection based on how the horse or jockey looks, or the name of the horse. Given that you have a very good knowledge of the horses, you decide to pick a horse with the name Mwenda Pole because you know it s the fastest horse in the race despite its name. Since you re all newcomers to horse race betting, you d most likely use a gut feeling to decide which horse to put your bet on. In this case, if you placed a huge bet on your horse, you would be making a high...

The weather is good; 26,000 exhibitors and competitors are signed up; tons of wonderfully coiffed animals are being judged; hundreds of blue ribbons are at stake; well-known singers are appearing nightly; and just about all of the 220,000 anticipated visitors will sample some of that once-a-year food that tastes so good but is so terrible for their diets. The weather is good; 26,000 exhibitors and competitors are signed up; tons of wonderfully coiffed animals are being judged; hundreds of...

Sunday, July 29, 2007 By Nick Warsaw The Grand Rapids Press Tuesday night at the Ottawa County Fair featured the Wolverine Futurity harness races and a couple of others: the Under the Saddle and the opening race, the CKG Billings National Amateur Drivers Series. Sunday, July 29, 2007 By Nick Warsaw The Grand Rapids Press Tuesday night at the Ottawa County Fair featured the Wolverine Futurity harness races and a couple of others: the Under the Saddle and the opening race, the CKG Billings...

Schadt, 18, has been riding since age 6 and specializes in teaching beginners and intermediate riders, while Dumas, who has been teaching for 12 years and riding for 29, handles dressage for all disciplines. Resident instructors, Amanda Schadt and Amy Dumas, have years of riding and showing experience and the program aims to work with students of all skill levels. I like to deal with the horses and stuff like that because that s my life, it s like my second nature, it just comes to me...

Ottawa harness racing fans can get a glimpse of some royalty tonight. Majestic Son tied the track record in a lone elimination for this year's Frank Ryan a week ago with a time of 1:53. EST each day and includes stories and columns from the day's print edition of the Sun. Profiles on bands and musicians, Ottawa's best What's On listings and more. Majestic Son, Canada's Trotter of the Year and Horse of the Year last year, will headline the $155,250 Frank Ryan Memorial Trot at Rideau...

A few good horses and sparkling performances interrupted the mediocrity of Texas racing, but the ineptitude was relentless. They're the folks who control and regulate horse racing in Texas. Earlier he had announced that because of heavy rain the race had been moved from the turf course, where the distance was to be 7 1/2 furlongs, to the main track, where it would be one mile. But about four minutes before post time, after all Pick Three and Daily Double wagers were long gone, bettors...