SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will offer a variety of tours, programming, and special events this summer, as well as eight daily showings of the Museum’s new signature film, What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame. Here are some of the highlights at the Museum this summer: Tom Durkin Museum Tours
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New Film ‘The Fall’ Focuses on Jockeys and Mental Health
Equine Productions have released a trailer previewing the film The Fall, which will be shown on television later this year. The powerful short film focuses on the mental health of jockeys and aims to raise awareness of mental illness within the sport of horseracing. The 22 minute film centers on a jockey having to deal with the suffocating aftermath of a high-profile fall at the final fence in an important prep race for the Cheltenham Festival.
Where to Watch/Listen: 2021 Independence Day Holiday Weekend
An enjoyable extended weekend of horse racing is just around the corner as the U.S. celebrates Independence Day on Sunday, July 4. Several tracks are hosting important races, highlighted by a trio of Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” preps.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Developing Routine and Listening to the Horse
I am constantly reminded as I work with this lovely, young horse, preparing him for the Thoroughbred Makeover and his new life, that training any horse is not a linear progression. I continually assess and reassess all the aspects of managing and training him as I do with all my horses. Each time I think I have one thing figured out, another matter presents itself.
