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Del Mar Bob Lovka's Handicapping 101 For Beginners.
Supplement Alfalfa Hay With Triple Crown Feeds. Call 800.451.9916.
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1978 Triple Crown Commemorative Art Print Painting, Autographed ...
Leroy Neiman Signed Horse Racing Jockey Art Print Painting, ... Sports Prints Collectibles Memorabilia Horse Racing Horseracing Enthusiasts Gifts, 1978 Triple Crown
25th Anniversary
Affirmed vs. Alydar
Artist: Fiorentino
Signed Limited Edition Giclee of 1978
Thoroughbred Racing Art
Autographed by Hall of Fame Jockeys Steve Cauthen and Jorge Velasquez.. Funny Cide
Winner of the 129th Kentucky Derby & the 128th Preakness Stakes
Artist: Fiorentino
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http://www.cleveland...Racing_page_2.htm
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Personalized Plaques and engravings for gifts, awards and sports ...
Bid "good luck" to that special graduate with a personalized engravings and plaques high school and college graduation gift that is customized to reflect high school and college colors, graduation date and name of school.
These graduation gifts are a lasting token to acknowledge your special graduate. Personalized Engraving and Plaques can be adapted to include a copy of the graduation announcement or invitation.
Have yours done with inspirational selections from Scripture or a poignant pe |
http://www.bonchance...gravedPlates.html
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Churchill Downs Panoramic Aerial Photo Poster Print, Kentucky ...
Kentucky Derby Horse Racing Art Artwork, Thoroughbred Racing Art, ... A nostalgic memorabilia print commemorating 125 years of Kentucky Derby tradition. Kentucky Derby " Through The Years"
The Kentucky Derby Millennial Collection
A nostalgic memorabilia print commemorating 125 years of Kentucky Derby tradition.
Print #1 of Series
The two print series includes the nostalgic memorabilia print & history of all 125 winners of the "greatest two minutes in sports"
Signed Limited Editio |
http://www.skylinepi...Racing_page_3.htm
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SMARTY JONES 2004 KENTUCKY DERBY CHURCHILL DOWNS BANNER
This is the actual
seating banner that was used by Churchill Downs on
Kentucky derby day May 1st, 2004. Due to the
construction of Churchill downs in what will be known in
history as the "Demolition Derby", these placards were
used to show people what section they were seated in. A
classic collectors item for sure, as there was only so
many of these used and this will probably be the only
year that temporary banners are instituted thus making
them a rarity. Written on each of them is th |
http://www.7horses.com/contact_us.html
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Horse Racing Julep Glasses
Below you will find many different Kentucky Derby julep glasses along with other horse racing glassware. Looking for Preakness and Breeders cup julep glasses? You'll find it here. You will also find horse racing mugs, shot glasses, and bottles. You will find everything to add to your horse racing collection from books, horse racing tips, julep glasses, horse racing photos, bobbleheads, horse racing cards, and even old horse racing programs. Looking for horse racing jockey silks? Then you hav |
http://www.horseraci...rabilia/Glassware
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The Kentucky Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby Museum, which sits on the front steps of historic Churchill Downs, is a very visible part of our community as one of Louisville’s premiere attractions. Graciously welcoming over 210,000 guests through the doors each year and giving them a first hand look at the event for which Louisville, Kentucky is known worldwide. The Museum aims to provide a lasting impression of tradition, hospitality and pride to our many visitors.
Opening to the public in April 1985, the Kentucky Der |
http://www.derbymuse...sit_giftshop.html
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Fred Stone Posters - Horse Racing Artwork - Horse Smarts
Equine artwork posters by horse racing artist Fred Stone. Seattle slew, Secretariat, Alydar, Affirmed, Seabiscuit, John Henry and many more! 2004 marked Fred Stone's twenty-eighth year painting Thoroughbred racing. During this time he has released and sold more than eighty thousand of his limited editions prints. The Los Angeles Daily News and the Chicago Tribune have called him the most successful painter of horses in the world. He has been featured on both ESPN and ABC Television. More people |
http://www.horsesmar...Posters-23-1.html
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Horse Racing Postcard Museum
Race Track Postcard Tour Part 1
The original postcard tour of tracks, mostly from the 30's and 40's, some no longer in existance.
Race Track Postcard Tour Part 2
More nostalgic postcards from race tracks.
Race Track Postcard Tour Part 3
Includes several postcards from 1912 and back, including Churchill Downs, Saratoga, Oaklawn, and Belmont.
Race Track Postcard Tour Part 4
This batch of postcards includes the oldest card in my collection from Saratoga in 1903.
Past Champions Po |
http://www.horse-races.net/postcard.html
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Horse Racing Memorabilia Collectibles
Seabiscuit Horse Racing Unsigned 8" x 10" Vintage
Code: #50-029
This unsigned vintage 8" x 10" photo is of the horse Seabiscuit racing. It includes a descriptive plate. This item has a dark frame and includes a decorative v-groove. Perfect for any home or office and a unique addition to any collection. Secretariat Horse Racing Unsigned 8" x 10" Vintage
Code: #50-030
This unsigned vintage 8" x 10" photo is of the horse Secretariat racing. It includes a descriptive plate. This item has a d |
http://www.framewort...ng-p-1-c-897.html
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Del Mar Bob Lovka's Handicapping 101 For Beginners.
Supplement Alfalfa Hay With Triple Crown Feeds. Call 800.451.9916.
When I was a kid, I somehow figured out how to buy and fit horse blankets without too much trouble. But, now that I'm middle aged, I use a horse blanket consultant to make sure my horse's comfort and well being is assured. Ecole Lathrop, of Valencia Saddlery, was kind enough to drop by with a variety of day sheets and blankets to demonstrate some of the basics behind fitting your horse for a new blanket. "Equilink's Search," aka, "Rio," is the model in this video. Enjoy!
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It doesn't take long to figure out that ponies are for girls and horsepower is for boys. At least, that's the way things used to be. But, behold, the times, they are a changing. Forget all the chitchat about Ipads and Angry Birds, THE hot new social renaissance involves a passionate group of geeky, tech-savvy guys and gals, who happen to love the new television series currently featured on Hubworld: "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic."
With websites dedicated to the noble pony pals like Equestria Daily, fans are encouraged to wax rhapsodic about the ponies, their mystical surroundings, friends, alliances and adventures. So, why are a group of guys drawn to an online cartoon that was meant to target 6+ year old girls?
According to several online reports, the combination of beautiful drawings, intriguing story lines and complicated characters makes for truly compelling story telling. Well, we were keen to get our own take on the ponies appeal, so we dove right into a few episodes on Hubworld.
The first thing you'll notice when watching "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," is the caliber of production values. Every scene is deliciously designed in candy colored hues, with utterly adorable, hand drawn style ponies, animated in a visually entrancing manner. And, these ponies have incredible story lines. Remarkably upbeat and witty dialogue combined with charming pony performances, make the latest generation of My Little Pony episodes truly not to be missed.
Each episode, we find the ponies proving their honor as they deal with major challenges. Successfully confronting an infestation of adorable but ravenous insects known as Parasprites is a big fan favorite. Upon successfully dealing with invaders and challengers such as these, they meet with the Princess Celestia to review strategies and lessons learned. Pony reconnaissance, such as it is. So, perhaps that's part of the appeal. These ponies are both magical and involved in friendly police actions on behalf of the crown. And, even though it's fairy tale fiction, what's really interesting is the way the writers have managed to merge real world equine issues such as fly prevention with mystical storytelling. So, there is truly something for everyone from the true pony enthusiast to the person who's never even met a pony. (One thing to be said about fantasy toy ponies, . . . except for the toy horse cookies and bales of hay, there's no horse feed bill.)
Now, the thing that makes this tiny phenomenon particularly fascinating is that it's actually news worthy. We've always been proponents of the idea that both boys, girls, men and women should love and enjoy ponies and horses. Yet, except for certain niches like rodeo riding and horse racing, most horses are loved and/or owned by women. Why? Because you can't build a potentially explosive nitro burning funny horse that goes 250 miles an hour, that's why. And, you can't pop a horse into a toy hauler, race out to the dunes and surf the sand with it. Horses and ponies are primarily girl toys, so, in the popular conscience, horses and especially ponies, have become synonymous with the female psyche.
So, the fact that a product, designed to target women, is somehow of interest to men, this is a quandary for some people. We had to ask the question, "why?"
Why Do Increasing Numbers Of Real Men Love "My Little Ponies?"
One of the overwhelming concerns may be that enjoying, "My Little Pony," products means that a man might be gay. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!) According to BroNYCon's organizer, Jessica Blank, "Actually, the overwhelming majority are straight." BroNYCon was created by My Little Pony fans called Bronies—a mash-up of "bro" and "ponies." There is some debate as to whether the term Bronie applies both to men and women or just men. According to sources, some women prefer to be known as, "Pegasisters." This group has been the catalyst for other pony-inspired sites and is spearheading a new subculture of artists who enjoy expressing themselves through the My Little Pony fanstyle.
One of the things that we noticed immediately was how adorable the "My Little Pony" horse games, are. You can dress up a pony, create a castle for her, etc. My only complaint is that none of this stuff was around when we were kids. Our ponies had to walk uphill to school, both ways, in the snow, when we were children. Today, ponies are available through a computer, phone or idevice, near you, 24/7!
At the end of the day, whether it's watching young riders get packed around a 1 1/2 foot high course by real life, tiny pony hunters or an animated series replete with fantasy ponies, absolutely nothing on the planet thrills us like ponies. They are the chocolate bon bons of the horse world. And, if a select group of red blooded young men want to join in the fun, we say, welcome aboard!
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So, it's another jumping lesson and I'm standing there, listening to my mom and the other horse's moms and our trainer, (Madame as I call her.) talk about the new show pony in the barn. He's a perfectly decent, mid size bay pony, nice mover, and Madame announces that he's cheap cause he's only $80,000. That a lot of the ponies that have big showing pedigrees are now going for $200,000 to $500,000! Mom, as you can imagine, is shocked. A solid hunter prospect can still be had for $50,000 to $90,000, these days, so, why on earth would anyone pay half a million dollars for a child's pony? Well, it all comes down to looks, performance and safety for the offspring of these wealthy folks.
To be honest, I recommend you limit your child's exposure to ponies to the occasional pony party with a reputable pony party company. It will cost you far less than any pony showing ever could.
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