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Bonnie Hutton, founder of After The Races, Discusses Handling and Training OTTBs

In the first question-and-answer session about training off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) of 2020, we talk to Bonnie Hutton, founder and director of After The Races.

We explore how After The Races handles a horse right off the track: from the first turn out to teaching horses about cross ties.

Have an OTTB question you’d like answered? Email it to Melissa@PyroisMedia.com to see featured in a future aftercare training Q&A.

Christine Moore a Featured Milliner of 2020 Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs today announced that Christine Moore will continue for the third year as a featured milliner of the 146th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. Moore became the Derby’s first featured milliner in history in 2018.

From Presidential Tweet to Cultural Influence to Million-Dollar Racehorse: COVFEFE

It began at 12:06 a.m. on May 31, 2017, with a tersely worded tweet of 43 characters by none other than President Donald J. Trump: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe”

The result was a viral sensation that led to memes, jokes, more tweets, and rampant speculation. Three minutes after posting the original tweet, President Trump tweeted again: “Who can figure out the true meaning of “covfefe” ??? Enjoy!”

Visit Horse Country: Coolmore America’s Global Reach

Coolmore Stud is arguably one of the two most important international Thoroughbred owner/breeder entities in the sport over the past half-century, along with Darley Stud. The multifaceted business originated in Ireland during the mid-1970s and through the years has exerted influence in every major racing jurisdiction to one degree or another while also revolutionizing the breeding and sales sectors of the industry.

‘Better Lucky than Good’ a Captivating Inside Look at Churchill Downs, Louisville

The book “Better Lucky Than Good: Tall Tales and Straight Talk from the Backside of the Track” is the stunning result of a three-year project taken on by the Louisville Story Project. They like to partner with people whose voices are often unheard. It’s brilliant! They began on the backside of Churchill Downs in October 2016 spending time with the authors which led to the book launch in December 2019. Skillfully edited by Joe Manning, 32 authors tell their life stories. Thirty-two characters.

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