By Bill Giauque Dublin, Ireland, is a long way from Ocala, Florida, and 40 years ago the distance seemed even greater. That’s when a young Irish lad named Gabriel Dixon accompanied his father to the old Phoenix Park Race Course in Dublin to watch the horse races. “I was first introduced to racing by my father,” Dixon... »
By JACQUELINE T. LINKOUS, MRCVS June has to be my least favorite month of the year. It is incredibly hot here in north-central Florida and the bugs have arrived in droves. The breeding season is nearly at its end, and with the close of the breeding sheds looming, the race is on to get every... »
By Courtney Sloan Horses come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, with coats smooth and short or fluffy and long, but did you know that they also come in different textures? It’s true, so take a few moments to learn about one of the world’s more unusual equids: the Curly horse. There are several Curly horse... »
By Ben Baugh Julio Bozano’s Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A. has established itself as a winning organization on two continents. The team effort has produced optimum results at the racetrack and in the breeding shed. Patience, experimentation, and the willingness to listen have played a large role in the success of Haras Santa Maria de... »
Chaplain Bob Miller of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America Inc. and the Ocala Farm Ministry Hold Your Horses: What drew you to the ministry and how did you end up in Ocala? Chaplain Bob: I grew up in a Christian home with parents who lived the Christian life about as well as any human can. But... »
The spring classics drama came to an abrupt end in deep stretch on Saturday, when Summer Bird was in the hand and Dunkirk and Mine That Bird were in the bush. Summer Bird probably did everyone a favor, especially Mine That Bird’s jockey in the Kentucky Derby, Calvin Borel. The Derby winner’s trainer, Chip Woolley... »
This spring marked the 20th anniversary of one of the best classics series ever in American horse racing: 1989, featuring Sunday Silence and Easy Goer. Although well-publicized at the time and compared to the rivalry of Alydar and Triple Crown winner Affirmed, the contests between Sunday Silence and Easy Goer deserve to be remembered... »
Irish National Stud graduate now TVG host By Ben Baugh – Photos by Joe DiOrio TVG analyst and host Frank Lyons, born in Dublin and raised in County Meath, has enjoyed the proverbial “luck of the Irish” during his career. Passion for Thoroughbred racing, natural talent and ability, and an affable personality have made him one... »
