Hey everyone! Sorry I've been slacking on the posts lately. If you know anything about me, you likely know two things: 1. I'm getting ready to graduate. 2. I'm looking for a job (well, the career kind of job, you know.) So, with that in mind, I bought a horse last week. Smart, right? Well, barrel … [Read more...]
Derby hats debut for a good cause
While the horse racing takes center stage at the Kentucky Derby, the hats of derby spectators are definitely a close second. The colorful, overly embellished and over-sized headgear choices are always a sight to see. To celebrate the road to the 136th Kentucky Derby, Maggie Mae Designs … [Read more...]
Female jockey Julie Krone is a “Freak”
I was delighted to read that award-winning filmmaker Katherine Brooks ("Loving Annabelle," 2006, and "Waking Madison," 2009) is making a film based on legendary female jockey Julie Krone. … [Read more...]
A Horse Is a Horse - Not a Female Athlete.
The second-most-notable female athlete of 2009 according to the Associated Press was the first female to win one of the most celebrated contests in her sport and has a perfect record, winning all 14 of her major competitions. She is also the youngest woman to receive the honor, and at five years of … [Read more...]
Zenyatta: The perfect antidote to a bad day
Does it really get better than this? … [Read more...]
‘Secretariat’ film to tell story of Triple Crown winner, woman behind his inspiring run
The racehorse considered by many to be the best ever and the housewife-turned-breeder who soared in a male-dominated sport are now coming to the big screen. "Secretariat" has begun filming in Kentucky with Diane Lane portraying owner Penny Chenery and John Malkovich cast as trainer Lucien Laurin. … [Read more...]
Fast Females: A 45-year-old and a filly plunder expectations and find victory
By Laura Pappano That blur you see is a 45-year-old woman breaking a record. (OK, snapping with an iPhone enhances the effect in this case). That's right. Yesterday at the Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race - which was also the Men's and Woman's 20K National Championships - Colleen DeReuck set a … [Read more...]
Gozzip Girl the talk of the track
Gozzip Girl No, not that Gossip Girl. While GG is on summer hiatus from TV, it has become clear that females have taken over as the stars in thoroughbred racing. The latest filly to strut her stuff is Gozzip Girl, a 3-year-old who overwhelmed a 14-horse international field in the Grade I $700,000 … [Read more...]
Jockey Jenna Joubert talks about horse personalities, fitness, and fillies winning “Boy Races”
By Laura Pappano Just two days before filly Rachel Alexandra made a splash by beating the boys at the Preakness Stakes, another female athlete tore up the racetrack - from in the saddle. On May 14, 24-year-old Jenna Joubert became one of the few jockeys (ever) to ride three different horses to … [Read more...]
Fashionable Filly: Rachel Alexandra poses for Vogue
It was just announced that Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will NOT run in the June 6th Belmont Stakes. The first filly to win the Preakness in 85 years, Rachel Alexandra delivered a brilliant effort on May 16 to win the second leg of the of the Triple Crown series. She will be taking a "well … [Read more...]