Arktikos is in the 2020 Class of the Thoroughbred Makeover, so I untied the ribbon on the package last year to begin preparing. Early on I found an easygoing, curious, young horse with a baby brain. I began working on dressage basics with him. He was quick to respond to the leg and learned to go forward and yield quite easily. We worked on basic transitions and simple leg yielding to build balance, obedience, and suppleness. He was calm and happy for grooming, tacking, and in his work.
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NBC News’ Kornacki Joins Kentucky Derby Team for Saturday Coverage
Steve Kornacki, NBC News’ and MSNBC’s celebrated national political correspondent, will join NBC Sports’ 2021 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve coverage this Saturday, May 1 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
Where to Watch/Listen: Kentucky Derby Week 2021
The most-anticipated week of the year in horse racing has arrived, as fans, partiers, and handicappers all prepare for an abundance of top-class racing at Churchill Downs in the coming days topped by the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 1.
Quirks and Nicknames for Seven Kentucky Derby Hopefuls
When the starting gates open on May 1 for the 147th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, 20 Thoroughbreds will be all business as they run in the biggest race of their lives. But have you ever wondered what are these horses like when they’re not on the track? Isabella Leslie caught up with the connections of seven hopefuls for the run for the roses to find out their quirks, nicknames, and a whole lot more.
