American Pharoah, the colt with a thunderous gallop, became the first Triple Crown winner in nearly four decades, he couldn’t have had better timing. His victory last month ignited a surge in popularity for the sport, which for years has been on the decline. It also put the horse racing industry in the spotlight just as it is trying, yet again, to change its antidoping and medication rules, which are different in each of the 38 racing jurisdictions in the United States and in some ways give cheaters
These are the four of the 12 horses that have won the triple crown. Relate to Audience: A few weeks ago to first race of the triple crown, the Kentucky Derby, was ran and this being such a huge event, I’m sure you heard about the winner, Nyquist, on some form of social media afterwards. Establish Credibility: Six years ago I became more interested in horse racing and what it took to become a jockey. I went to numerous clinics with my Thoroughbred, Clint Eastwood, and dreamed to race with him someday
watch priceless thoroughbreds race 1.25 miles in a blistering time of only two minutes. Well known traditions were born since the beginning of the derby in the late nineteenth century that have become symbols of the Kentucky Derby. The history of the Kentucky Derby has an unexpected connection to the Lewis and Clark expedition that many people are unaware of. If a horse wins the Kentucky Derby they have the chance to win the most prestigious title in horse racing, the Triple Crown. The Kentucky Derby
our state’s signature event, filled with traditions, legends, and celebrities. On May 2nd, of every year, is the Kentucky Derby and my birthday. The Kentucky Derby is an athletic event, because you get to understand the roles of the jockey and thoroughbred as athletes, as well as the scientific basis for their performance, it helps provide insights and comparisons into human training, nutrition, and health. “The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved” was hailed as a triumph and brought rabid attention
Horses and horse racing have had a substantial impact on the history of America and continue to be a large part of American culture today. It is easy to see how horse racing has evolved by going back in time and identifying how it all began. First off, Thoroughbred: Born to Run, A PBS documentary produced and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Wagner, discusses the origins of horse racing, “The first steeplechase race in Ireland in the 1600s was a race between two steeple churches”
Racehorses On May 20, 2006, Barbaro ran in the Preakness Stakes as the favorite, but after Barbaro started at the wrong time, he cracked three bones in and around the ankle of his right hind leg. The damage any stopped any chance of a Triple Crown win in 2006, and it ended his racehorse career. On May 21, he endured operation at the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania for his leg’s damages. In July he got laminitis in his left back leg. He had five extra operations, and his diagnosis
Man O’ War “Man O’ War was the kind of thoroughbred that brought you closer to divinity than most people had been before.” This quote by an unknown describes Man O’ War well; “Man O’ War was America’s legendary thoroughbred race-horse” (“Man O’ War 1917-1947”) and was the type of horse that taught his rider, the people around him, and the entire world that if you keep pushing you can reach any and all goals. Man O’ War was a loving horse that made many feel as if they were getting closer to God
Some people think of them as animals. Some people think of them as objects. Some people think of them as friends. Then there are the few who think of them as family. Horses have always been like family to humans, except sometimes closer. There are many benefits to owning or being around horses. They come in many different colors. There is a multitude of breeds, also. Additionally, they have a long history with humans. Horses have unique behaviors. Showing horses has been the past-time or even career
multi-billion dollar racing industry, it is important for those involved to understand the factors that will determine successful racehorses. Racing supports people in their livelihoods, and successful horses result in a lot of money. Although it is universally accepted that the greatest factors that result in success for racehorses are breeding and training, I argue that other factors, such as experience, timing, and luck play a big role in their success as well. Most people involved in horse racing would argue