How to Choose a Thoroughbred Horse
The Thoroughbred horse is the premier long-distance race horse in the world. Identify Thoroughbred horses by their sleek, muscular bodies. Measure the adult Thoroughbred at 16 to 17.3 hands, with a weight of 1,000 to 1,300 pounds. Appreciate the ... [... more]
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Bluegrass to Pennyroyal
Trod by Daniel Boone in the 1700s, central Kentucky evolved from raw wilderness to a land of gentility, where local folk became wealthy by raising thoroughbred horses and producing fine whiskey. Indeed, Kentucky was virtually made for these two ... [... more]
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Thoroughbred Horse Blanket
 Super soft and comfy, our Thoroughbred Horse blanket is the softest afghan around. Each Thoroughbred throw blanket combines the detail and color of a fine tapestry along with the softness of 100% cotton thread. True woven art in an heirloom quality [... more]
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Thoroughbred Horse Shirts
Nothing beats the look and versatility of our popular Thoroughbred Horse shirts. Shirt styles for item 11994 include Thoroughbred t-shirts and sweatshirts. Soft and comfortable, they are perfect for those casual days. Our horse shirts are premium weight, [... more]
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Thoroughbred Horse Sign
Our Thoroughbred Horse crossing sign will look great outdoors or indoors. Made from high impact styrene, this durable and weather resistant Thoroughbred sign is both functional and fun. Easy to install with the predrilled hole, each animal sign is ready [... more]
$11.00
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Thoroughbred Horse Shirts
Nothing beats the look and versatility of our popular Thoroughbred Horse shirts. Shirt styles for item 11122 include Thoroughbred t-shirts and sweatshirts. Soft and comfortable, they are perfect for those casual days. Our horse shirts are premium weight, [... more]
$16.00
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Nan Mooney
Nan Mooney grew up in Seattle, half an hour north of Longacres racetrack, and graduated from Scripps College in California. Her work appears in The Blood-Horse, the journal of record for Thoroughbred horse racing. She lives in New York City. You ... [... more]
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How to Charter a Bus in Louisville
If you have big plans for a large group of people in Louisville, charter a bus. The whole group can see thoroughbred horse racing, bluegrass music, sporting events and bourbon together. You can visit the tourist hot spots for shopping, dining and ... [... more]
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Thoroughbred Horse Shirts
Nothing beats the look and versatility of our popular Thoroughbred Horse shirts. Shirt styles for item 11601 include Thoroughbred t-shirts and sweatshirts. Soft and comfortable, they are perfect for those casual days. Our horse shirts are premium weight, [... more]
$16.00
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How to handicap the Preakness
Held on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness Stakes is the second leg of Thoroughbred horse racings triple crown. Sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, the Preakness is run at a distance of 1 3/16 miles. 2008 will mark ... [... more]
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How to Get Pedigree Information on Kentucky Derby Horses
Pedigree information on a thoroughbred horse is the equivalent of a family seal in European royalty. All of today's thoroughbreds, approximately 500,000 of them, are descended from the same ancestors: 27 or 28 stallions and 74 mares. All ... [... more]
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How to Attend the Fillies' Derby Ball
The Fillies' Derby Ball is one of the cultural events that lead up to the Kentucky Derby thoroughbred horse race. The ball is hosted by The Fillies' organization, which is responsible for kicking off the Derby Festival each year. The Derby Ball ... [... more]
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