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Visit Horse Country: Adena Springs a Testament to Stronach’s Vision

Contemporary Thoroughbred racing in North America is indebted to several significant individuals, and perhaps none more than Frank Stronach, who purchased his first racehorse in 1962 and in the 57 years since has expanded to own several racetracks, campaign numerous champions, and develop bold, creative ideas such as the Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: ‘Pop Pop’s’ Love for Speed Inspires His Horse Training

Competition comes naturally to my teammate and father-in-law Oliver “Pop Pop” Keithly and he is not shy when it comes to speed. Pop Pop has over 15 years of motorcycle racing experience; his top speed was 165 MPH. He has raced his Buell 1200 and Suzuki 750 at Daytona International Speedway, Pocono Raceway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, NJ Motorsport Park and Summit Park. Pop Pop is “retired” from motorcycle racing now and has transitioned his passion for speed and excitement to horse racing and horse training!

Visit Horse Country: Tradition, Innovation Drive Three Chimneys Farm

For over 40 years, Three Chimneys Farm has been a major presence in the competitive Thoroughbred industry. Starting as a small family operation boarding mares in 1972 by Robert and Blythe Clay, the Woodford Co., Ky., farm entered the competitive stallion market in the early 1980s but emphasized quality over quantity in its approach.

Visit Horse Country: Rood and Riddle a Benchmark Equine Hospital

Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital has grown from an ambulatory service founded in 1982 serving central Kentucky’s horse farms to an international leader in equine medicine. The facility provides comprehensive medical services for Thoroughbred and other horse breeds, and is recognized for its expertise, innovation, and dedication to the horse industry and to the protection and safe care of each individual animal.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Hillary Ramspacher Eager to Participate with New Filly

This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 2-5 at the Kentucky Horse Park. This diary is by equestrienne and horse racing industry professional Hillary Ramspacher, who shares how she came to acquire her filly Tapanista that she is training for the Makeover.

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