triple crown

For the 6th time in the 145 year history of the Preakness Stakes a mare has won the roses at Pimlico! The three-year-old filly was the only mare in the field of 11 competitors and was the only filly to run in the Preakness since Ria Antonia in 2014, who finished last. The last filly...

If your horse has been acting off, it could be Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS). LGS happens when your horse’s gastrointestinal tract is compromised, allowing harmful substances to “leak” into the blood stream. These leaks can result in: • Changes in personality/behavior • Reduced performance • Weight loss • Loose manure/diarrhea • Chronic/recurrent colic • Girthy...

Summer is a time to get outside and enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious green grass. But for horses, summer pasture can be dangerous, especially for those suffering from laminitis and metabolic diseases. While grass is a natural food source for equines, nonstructural carbohydrates (starches and sugars) are abundant in summer pasture and horses with...

On the first Saturday of May, the horses still run. Although there will not be spectators or actual horses, the Kentucky Derby will once again grace the tracks. Since Sir Barton won the first Triple Crown in 1919, only thirteen horses have ever held the title: Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), Count Fleet (1943), Assault (1946), Citation (1948), Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1977), Affirmed (1978), American Pharoah (2015), and Justify...

Since 1875, the most coveted and celebrated achievement in American horse racing has been the Triple Crown.  The prestigious honor is awarded to the three-year-old Thoroughbred that wins the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes in a single season.  Only 13 horses have accomplished the feat.  The Lucky Thirteen: The Winners of...

Rodeo athletes are now fighting for an even bigger prize. The WCRA’s Triple Crown of Rodeo (TCR) will give any athlete or group of athletes who win three consecutive WCRA major events a bonus of $1,000,000. “We endeavor to lift the entire sport of Rodeo,” says WCRA CEO Gary McKinney. “The WCRA Triple Crown of...

The Kentucky Derby: Mint Julep Race Day: May 4, 2019 (First Saturday in May) Signature Flower: Red Rose The record of 1:59 2/5 for the fastest Kentucky Derby ever was set in 1973 by the mighty Secretariat. He broke last out of the gate and languished at 11th place in a field of 13 until...

Author Edward Bowen reaches the winner’s circle with this thorough, enthralling look at the magnificent horses who have won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes.  In the history of the Triple Crown, thirteen horses have won all three races.  Veteran turf writer and racing historian Edward Bowen takes readers through the rich history...