Huge Victory for Small Local Breeders
Congratulations to the connections of Knicks Go on winning the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Classic in an absurdly blistering time! The 5-year-old Maryland-bred colt by Paynter posted the fastest winning time in the Classic since Raven’s Pass in 2008. The Breeders’ Cup, which
Delaware Park sold by Rickman family after a 38-year run
http://tharacing.com/delaware-park-to-be-sold-to-investment-group-gaming-company/ Delaware Park racetrack and casino sold by Rickman family after 38-year run - No changes in operations announced William Rickman Sr. bought Delaware Park in 1983 and the family has run the racetrack and casino since then. Check out this story on
TERF Partners With Horsemen-U to Promote Continuing Education
By: Andy Belfiore The Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation (TERF) announced today that it will partner with the new Horsemen U website to promote continuing education for Thoroughbred trainers and assistant trainers. TERF will provide a grant of $4,000 to the Horsemen U project, which
Neurological Conditions in Racehorses (HorsemenU Course)
The topic of this webinar is "Neurological Conditions in Racehorses." Making the presentation is Dr. Barrie Grant, a board certified surgical veterinarian specializing in equine wobblers and cervical stabilization. Dr. Grant will discuss topics including EPM, West Nile Virus, and
2021 Leading Pennsylvania Sires
As we gear up for the 2022 breeding season, it's time to start to think about stallions for our mares. Let's take a look at leading Pennsylvania sires of 2021! The number 1 is Wicked Strong, 2021 FEE:$3,500 Live Foal
2021 Horsemen’s Awards
ATTENTION ALL PRESS, OFFICIALS, OWNERS AND TRAINERS: ** Nomination sheets can be found in the PTHA office and Tack Shop! ** Please submit your suggestions for the 2021 Horsemen’s Awards NOMINEES either at the PTHA office or e-mail ** Nominations
JOE BESECKER PASSES 1,000 WINS
November 14th, 2021 By Dick Jerardi Joe Besecker owned horses in partnerships for decades. The horses began to run just in his name at the start of the 21st Century. As we hit the 2010s, he began to implement a plan. “It became
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
By Rev. Dr. Rick Bunker, Chaplain Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude ofthanksgiving – Colossians 4:2 Have you heard about the guy who was grateful for having been bitten by a great whiteshark? I know it sounds
Work to Ride Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Equestrian Arena
November 17, 2021BY STAFF WRITERSPHILADELPHIA, Pa.--Work to Ride hosted a groundbreaking ceremony as it begins to renovate The Chamounix Equestrian Center in Fairmount Park. Work to ride 2An artist drawing of the finished product of the Work to Ride's renovation of
PARX HANDLE SUMMARY
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