Raw Egg Challenge, a Police Horse Birthday, and More Must-Click Links of the Week

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Welcome to our link roundup, where we share our favorite stories from around the internet! Know a link that should be included? Email it to americasbestracing@gmail.com

It goes without saying that times are tough right now, so it’s really nice to read a roundup of everything the horse racing community is doing to help with coronavirus relief. (US Racing)

Speaking of horse racing, it’s in a unique position in sports to rebound from the pandemic. (Sportsnet)

Top jockey Gary Stevens just joined the#DoItForDan raw egg challenge, which is raising money and awareness for a wonderful cause. (Just Horse Racing

This is right up my alley: Here’s the true history behind the legendary Trojan horse. (Ancient Origins

British racehorse owner Kulbir Sohi will name a Thoroughbred Enaitchess to honor the U.K.’s healthcare workers. (Hindustan Times)

Reggie and Grace are two Lexington, Ky., horses bringing joy to a nursing home in Kentucky. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is going to have some amazing upgrades to show off! (Saratoga Living

Meatball (!!!) the miniature horse made Auburn, N.Y., residents very happy last week! (Auburn Pub

If you have a horse, this is great advice on how to be the leader in the relationship. (Peninsula Daily News)

In lovely news, horse lovers used their downtime and steeds to brighten the day for residents of a Minnesota nursing home. (Minnesota Post Bulletin

How cool is this? Senna Jenkins is a high school senior who’s learning all about logging with horses! (WDBJ)

Alert! Alert! Watch the video of this police horse’s 16th birthday party, because it’s adorable. Horses in birthday hats! (WRIC)

I had to copy and paste every spelling of every name involved here. Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Eglwyswrw, Wales, just welcomed their newest baby. (Welsh names are wild, y’all.) (Tivy-Side Advertiser)

Queen Elizabeth has been forced to give up horseback riding during lockdown and is watching too much news instead. This confirms my long-held belief that she and I are essentially the same person. (The Sun

Meet the St. Louis family who owns a racehorse running at Oaklawn Park. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Look at this adorable foal! This is very unusual coloring for a Thoroughbred: 

Veterans in Illinois are expressing their creative sides through equine artwork. Click through on this one - the mosaic pictured is beautiful! (Danville Commercial-News)

When Shania Twain performed at her home, her horse was super into it. (The dog, not so much.) (TODAY)

A third wild horse foal was born on North Carolina’s Outer Banks! (My FOX 8)

The horse farms of Lexington, Ky., are seeing thousands of virtual tourists per day, which is absolutely wonderful. Here’s how you can (digitally) visit Horse Country. (WTVQ)

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