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The Story of Jockey Declan Murphy who Lived to Race Again

Posted on April 6, 2017 by MMFisher

From the BBC News Magazine of 6 April 2017,  an article about leading jockey Declan Murphy, whose horrendous fall from his horse almost killed him. No one expected this brave man to ever mount a race horse again, given the extent of his injuries. Go … Continue reading →

Posted in Horse People, Jockey Accidents, Races

Two Horses Die at the 141st Running of the Preakness

Posted on December 10, 2016 by MMFisher

The Preakness Stakes is one of three prestigious races that make up the Triple Crown series of races: the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. Horses that manage to win all three are famous: you’ve heard of Citation? … Continue reading →

Posted in Horse Events, Horse Protection, Horse Rescue, Races, Uncategorized

The Buzzer and a Question: Should Horse Racing Be Abolished in the US?

Posted on July 24, 2015 by MMFisher

I seem to be addicted to reading the morning news online before I start work for the day. This morning I found a disheartening article in my electronic reader, a Matt Bonesteel story in the Washington Post (23 July 2015) about three jockeys’ arrest … Continue reading →

Posted in -Horse Abuse, Jockey, Races, Soring, Thoroughbred

American Pharaoh Races This Afternoon for the Triple Crown

Posted on June 6, 2015 by MMFisher

  My thanks to Gene Kershner of the Buffalo News for this excellent May 15, 2015 analysis of the Triple Crown race this afternoon. BALTIMORE – American Pharoah’s Kentucky Derby performance has inspired hope that this powerful 3-year-old son of Pioneerof … Continue reading →

Posted in Horse Events, Horse People, Races

Can Breezes Hurt Two-Year Olds?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by MMFisher

Horse people are taking another look at breezes and the danger they pose to two-year-olds who are forced to run them. Breezes, according to a new article in The Wall Street Journal by Dionne Searcy, are exercises that these young … Continue reading →

Posted in Horse People, Horse Rescue, Races, Thoroughbred

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