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Quote of the Day:
"The Arabian stallion is magnificent, and
the mare quite glamorous, but the airy-fairy foal is so delicate and fawn-like,
he steals your heart away!"
~ Gladys Brown Edwards
Training Tips:
Sometimes, horses just don't seem to get that humans don't
want to be pushed around! Crowding can stem from insecurity, pushiness, or just
excessive sociability. This is a dangerous habit to let your horse get into - it
can lead to pushing, shoving, and even trampling - and everyone knows that in a
strength match between a human and a horse, the horse will win every time. You
can use the butt end of a crop or dressage whip to tap your horse's shoulder,
very deliberately (don't tap lightly - he'll ignore it) until he moves away a
couple of steps, or tap him with your elbow - resist the impulse to lean into
him, because he'll just lean right back into you. Use the end of the lead rope -
twirl it towards his head so that if he comes over farther than he should, HE
will run into the rope - in other words, he won't associate you hitting him with
the end of the rope. From this point, you will be much more set up to teach your
horse things where he needs to respect your space. He'll have to learn to
respect people in any situation - no matter who's working with him.
There's no better time to start than now. |
Today in History
In
1964, Northern Dancer, with jockey Bill Hartack, won the
Kentucky Derby. Hartack had been on quite a win streak, completing four
major victories in six months. The racing legend was atop Iron Liege, Venetian Way,
Decidedly and Northern Dancer (not all at the same time, of course). Hartack then rode
Northern Dancer to a win in the Preakness Stakes in Maryland.
Interesting fact for all ya'll: In
1964, another jockey had
ridden Northern Dancer three times then suddenly switched to
Hill Rose for the Run for the Roses in Louisville. He was Willie Shoemaker.
In 1970,
the
"First Lady of Horse Racing" (first to ride
at a major track, first to win a major feature), Diane Crump, rode Fathom and made
history as the first woman jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. She finished in
12th place.
1904: Laska Durnell became the first
woman to own a Kentucky Derby starter and winner when
longshot Elwood took the 30th Run for the Roses. Elwood, the
only Missouri-bred to win the Kentucky Derby, was also the
first Derby winner to be bred by a woman, Mrs. J.B. Prather.
1934: Future Triple Crown winner War
Admiral was foaled at Faraway Farm, Lexington, Ky.
1953: Native Dancer suffered his only
defeat in 22 starts. He finished second in the Kentucky
Derby as the 7-10 favorite, beaten a head by a 25-1 shot,
Dark Star. Going into the Derby, Native Dancer had 11
consecutive wins.
1970: Diane Crump became the first female
jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. Her mount, Fathom,
finished 15th in a field of 17.
1981: The first simulcast of the Kentucky
Derby took place, with three outlets -- Centennial Park, Longacres Racecourse and Yakima Meadows -- receiving the
signal. Total simulcast wagering was $455,163. The Derby
simulcast was suspended for the next two years, pending
approval by Kentucky horsemen, and was reinstated in 1984
2000: Jockey Julie Krone became the first
female elected to Thoroughbred racing's Hall of Fame. |
