Plainsman, R Rated Superstar Reunite in Governor’s Cup

Plainsman, R Rated Superstar Reunite in Governor’s Cup

Last year, only a neck separated Plainsman   and Rated R Superstar  in the $175,000 Governor’s Cup Stakes, with the latter getting the best of it at the wire. Despite the loss, Plainsman, a 7-year-old horse trained by Brad Cox and owned by Shortleaf Stable, has been made the 9-5 morning-line favorite over Rated R Superstar (4-1). They will leave the

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Jalen Journey Benefits from DQ in Chesapeake Stakes

Jalen Journey Benefits from DQ in Chesapeake Stakes

Necker Island , with Mitchell Murrill in the irons, fought valiantly to rally from seventh early to what appeared to be a record-setting victory in the $150,000 Chesapeake Stakes Aug. 16 at Colonial Downs. But instead of a dramatic victory by a neck, Necker Island was disqualified for drifting in, causing a competitor to steady.  The disqualification made

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Ella Fruchterman and Holts Le’mans Win Individual Junior Dressage Gold at FEI North American Youth Championships

Ella Fruchterman and Holts Le’mans Win Individual Junior Dressage Gold at FEI North American Youth Championships

At the midway point of the 2022 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), Ella Fruchterman has already racked up a pair of gold medals in the Junior Dressage division. Fruchterman (West Lakeland, Minn.) and Holts Le’Mans, her own 2011 Danish Warmblood gelding, were part of the Region 4 team that won gold on Wednesday’s Junior

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Top 5 Largest Horse Breeds For Riding. All You Need To Know About Them

Top 5 Largest Horse Breeds For Riding. All You Need To Know About Them

1. Shire: Traditionally, the largest horse breed is the Shire. The Shire originated in Europe, tracing its roots back to older English and Dutch breeds. It is named for the countryside “shires” where the breed originated.  These horses were used primarily for plowing and farming before the Industrial Revolution and have since decreased in popularity

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