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Aiming for the Prestigious Eclipse Awards

Every year many breeders and owners hold onto the hope that their horse will walk away with one of the prestigious Eclipse Awards, such as the Horse of the Year Award. It is a ceremony that has been around since 1887, honoring the magnificent race winners of the racetracks for their tireless efforts and sacrifice. Horses are taken for granted so often that their achievements and performances are not noted, but since attention has been brought to this significant part of horse racing, horses have been honored and remembered with fondness and admiration.

The Tin Man – The Heart of a Champion

The Tin Man is well-known descendant of a few noteworthy racehorses, and some might say that he was born to run. But genes have nothing to do with the fact that at the age of nine, when other racehorses have been put to stud or have become a family pet, The Tin Man is still setting the racetrack on fire. It might seem hard to believe, but this magnificent racehorse has proven to get better with age.

The Akhal-Teke Breed in Horse Racing

At first glance, you would think that you were looking at a Thoroughbred horse. But then he walks out into the sun and an almost blinding metallic glow ripples across his coat and muscles and you know, you are looking at something quite unique and spectacular. It is the Akhal-Teke, an ancient horse breed that has in recent years has proved to be a formidable horse and one of the most versatile horse breeds on earth. But why would people even consider using the Akhal-Teke in Horse Racing?

The World-Renowned Grand National Steeplechase

The Grand National Steeplechase is well known all over the world and attracts as many as 150,000 spectators every year. The Grand National is held at the Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on the last day of the three-day Grand National meeting. Aintree Racecourse is located in Aintree, on Merseyside. Before the Aintree Racecourse existed, the Grand National Steeplechase was held in Maghull, a nearby town.

Citation, Thoroughbred Racing's First Millionaire

Citation is one of the most famous thoroughbred race horses of this and any other century. Although his career was somewhat short, this beautiful bay colt would make the most of it, becoming the first horse to win over one million dollars in a single season. Now, a million isn't what it used to be, but Citation's achievement was breathtaking for the era in which he raced: the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Development and Design of the Horse Racing Saddle

Saddles have long been used in horse riding to provide comfort and stability to the rider and the horse. Early saddles were little more than thick padding strapped over the horse's back to provide the rider with added comfort. Horse racing saddles have certainly come a long way from these humble beginnings.

Kauto Star – National Hunt Racing

Kauto Star, pronounced “Kor-toe”, seems to be on everyone’s minds and lips especially concerning the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Kauto Star was born the 19th of March 2000. A French bred horse, Kauto Star is presently been trained by Paul Nicholls as a National Hunt racehorse in England.

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