Many Thoroughbred industry participants, busy with day-to-day tasks, don’t think about the sports challenges such as equine safety and finding an economic model that works.
Tag: The Life
Light Up Racing Aims to Shed Light on Transparency and Awareness
When someone within the Thoroughbred Industry recalls why they got into whatever facet they wake up in the morning to attend to, they don't think about the troubles and dwindling social image that is horse racing; they think of the horse and their love of the sport.
An Inspirational Life: Family Photos Look Back at Cody Dorman and His Love of Horse Racing
One of the most inspiring stories in racing history involves the late Cody Dorman and his namesake, Cody’s Wish. Dorman was born with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects many body parts and can dramatically shorten life expectancy. He was unable to walk or speak and used subtle head movements to communicate on a tablet.
A Taste of History: The Souvenir Kentucky Derby Glass
After the 1938 Kentucky Derby, the Churchill Downs staff noticed that they were short more than a few water glasses. Fans, it turned out, were stealing the glasses to take home as souvenirs of their big day at the races. The track had an idea: rather than continue to lose glassware to pilfering fans, why not make a special glass they could sell to fans to commemorate the day?
