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For one couple in Kentucky horse country, home is a haven
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Brielle and Chad were one of the couples we featured, along with their three kids. During the episode, Brielle shared her background story with our viewers — a background that was nothing short of jaw-dropping. I...
Belmont Stakes 2022: What to know about the final and longest leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown
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There will be no chance of a horse winning the Triple Crown this year, after Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike did not race in the Preakness in May. But Rich Strike will still have a chance at making history on Satur...
Memorial Day: Horse therapy helps veterans heal from the invisible wounds of war
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But, perhaps a less-talked-about issue remains: More veterans have died by suicide since the 9/11 attacks than in combat. More than 30,000 American active military personnel and veterans involved in post-9/11 wars ar...
Ohio deputy encounters ‘drunk Amish guy’ slumped over in moving buggy: ‘The horse knows how to get home’
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Ashtabula Sheriff's Deputy Mike Talbert attempted to stop the buggy at around 2:43 a.m. in Orwell, Ohio, but was unsuccessful and told other officers that the driver of the horse and buggy looked like he was asleep, ...
Preakness Stakes 2022: What to know about second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown
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Rich Strike’s handlers announced last week that the Kentucky Derby winner will not go forth with the Preakness Stakes, opting to give the colt some rest ahead of June’s Belmont Stakes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVE...
Rich Strike’s handlers praised for ‘refreshing’ decision to keep horse out of Preakness
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Owner Richard Dawson, trainer Eric Reed and others involved with the Derby winner agreed to rest the horse instead of pursuing a Triple Crown and will keep the thoroughbred out of the second race, opting to wait unti...
Queen Elizabeth makes surprise appearance at Windsor Horse Show amid ‘episodic mobility issues’
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The reigning monarch was driven from her Windsor Castle home to see three of her Fell ponies participate in the race. The 96-year-old was all smiles as she comfortably watched from her Range Rover. She later became o...
He considered leaving the horse business after tragedy struck. Now this trainer just won the Kentucky Derby
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Nearly six years ago, Eric Reed almost called it quits from the horse training business. A fire engulfed one of the barns at his Lexington, Kentucky, equine center, in the middle of a December night, killing 23 thor...
Kentucky Derby 2022: What to know about first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown
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The year’s derby will be one of the more interesting ones in recent memory since legendary trainer Bob Baffert will not be allowed at the track as he’s serving a 90-day suspension. The ban was given to him by Kentuck...
Blue states blasted for ‘appalling’ move to use COVID relief money to fund CRT: ‘A trojan horse’
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"It is appalling, and it is also unsurprising. Let's look at the words that the department used in February 2021 when they passed this initiative or when they were trying to pass it. Many of us thought that it was go...
Second horse in 2 days dies in training at Santa Anita
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Cayton Kid, a 4-year-old filly trained by Gary Stute, suffered a musculoskeletal injury during training at the Arcadia track, according to the California Horse Racing Board's website. She earned her lone victory on A...
A federal wild horse facility in Colorado is under quarantine as 67 horses have died from an ‘unknown and highly contagious’ disease
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An "unknown yet highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease" has plagued a federal wild horse holding facility in Colorado, killing 67 horses. The Cañon City facility, located 115 miles south of Denver, is under v...
Legendary horse trainer Bob Baffert banned from California races amid 90-day suspension
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The CHRB released a statement on Saturday announcing its ruling which, in addition to upholding the suspension beginning on Monday, will also prevent him from being involved in the training of any horses previously u...
‘Real Housewives’ alum Lisa Vanderpump hospitalized for broken leg after being bucked off horse: report
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On Sunday, the "Vanderpump Rules" star was horseback riding at The Paddock in Los Angeles when her horse got spooked, reared up and bucked her off, according to TMZ. An eyewitness told the outlet that the 61-year-old...
Death of horse tripped while filming stunt for South Korean drama prompts outcry
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Seoul, South Korea South Korea's public broadcaster has apologized over the death last year of a horse that was tripped during the filming of a stunt, in a case that has sparked outcry from animal rights advocates. T...
Gang sold tons of horse disguised as beef and put rotting meat in hamburgers, Brazilian officials say
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A gang of six people accused of stealing horses for slaughter and selling the meat to restaurants disguised as beef has been arrested in southern Brazil, according to officials. A statement from the Public Ministry ...