State barrel-racing champ to be crowned in Kissimmee Sara Sheckler . Special to the Sentinel Posted May 31, 2007 Fans of barrel racing can see riders compete for prize money, custom-made saddles and other awards now that the National Barrel Horse Association is holding its state finals at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee through Sunday. State barrel-racing champ to be crowned in Kissimmee Sara Sheckler . Special to the Sentinel Posted May 31, 2007 Fans of barrel racing can see riders...

Saturday, June 16, 2007 Poughquag farm aims to save, retrain racehorses Annual fundraiser slated for June 30 By Jim Sheahan Poughkeepsie Journal When thoroughbred horses are past the point of being competitive on the track, they have plenty of life left to live, but very few places to go live it. Saturday, June 16, 2007 Poughquag farm aims to save, retrain racehorses Annual fundraiser slated for June 30 By Jim Sheahan Poughkeepsie Journal When thoroughbred horses are past the point of...

Of course we are talking about actual horses here. The club here is set up for riding, jumping, we do flat classes. Saturday's event was one of nine shows held throughout the year at the DCSC show grounds. Saddling up in Dougherty County. Albany -- Saturday's good weather allowed for some horseplay in Dougherty County. Participants of the Dougherty County Saddle Club horse show took home ribbons and prizes in various Hunter / Jumper categories. We have people from about 7 or 8 counties...

But with the track possibly closing its doors to racing at the end of today's card, there are kind words coming out about thoroughbred racing in Calgary. From complaints about the track surface to the massive rodeo grandstand in the track infield, there has been no shortage of gripes. Track announcer Joe Carbury even admitted yesterday there might be tears in his eyes when the horses turn for home in the final race. Frustration or bitterness has often been the way to describe the feelings...

If Barbaro captured America's imagination last year and left it wondering what-if because of his demise, she certainly should have exclusivity to that imagination now. The thoroughbred racing industry has no excuse now for declining attendance numbers. They now have at their disposal what they've claimed to be lacking. Her performance was remarkable and one for the ages. Builder wants to bring his plant-based vehicle to the world's poor. Many have written that racing needs a star to become...