Racing History Highlights – Mar. 23-April 3
…at Calumet Farm, Lexington, Ky. April 3, 1962: At the age of 46, jockey Eddie Arcaro announced his retirement. He retired with 4,779 victories, including two Triple Crowns, won with…
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Racing History Highlights – Mar. 29-April 10
…3, 1962: At the age of 46, jockey Eddie Arcaro announced his retirement. He retired with 4,779 victories, including two Triple Crowns, won with Whirlaway and Citation. April 6, 1954:…
Racing History Highlights – Oct. 24-Nov. 6
…fans at Aqueduct, as his final appearance at a racetrack before retirement to stud at Claiborne Farm. Nov. 6, 1993: The Breeders’ Cup was simulcast to England for wagering purposes…
Racing History Highlights – Nov. 21-Dec. 3
…legal at California tracks. Dec. 1, 1962: Ten thousand fans attended a ceremony at Tropical Park in honor of Carry Back’s retirement. By Saggy out of Joppy, Carry Back was…
Racing History Highlights – Nov. 28-Dec ll
…silks, and track saddlecloths became legal at California tracks. Dec. 1, 1962: Ten thousand fans attended a ceremony at Tropical Park in honor of Carry Back’s retirement. By Saggy out…
The Age Event: Arthritis in Horses
…Use these steps to help battle degenerative joint disease in your senior horse. Arthritis Artillery Step 1: Take Him Out of Retirement. Why it helps. Regular exercise, tailored to your…
Veterinary Tool: Bone Scan
…that commonly put a horse into the retirement field 25 years ago. If your veterinarian mentions taking your horse for a bone scan, don’t cringe. The cost isn’t that bad,…
Managing the Changing Needs of Older Horses
…with regular exercise. Total retirement may sound like a just reward for a long-worked horse, but rarely is full-time turnout or complete stall rest in the best interest of any…
Life With Horses: Get the Most Out of Each Stage of Your Life
…retirement, Hudak says, “You really don’t retire from life, do you? Well, you never really retire from horses either. It wouldn’t be life without them!” Every horse owner knows that…
Final Postcard: Bayer/USET Festival
…are going to rest him for six months and see what his future holds. I’m guessing retirement. “This will be the greatest horse I’ll ever know in my lifetime,” said…