Horse Racing
With the popularity of the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown races, horse racing is a popular topic for equestrians and non-equestrians people alike. In the United States, there are flat races by Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, Arabians, and other breeds; harness races by Standardbreds; and jump races, national hunt races, or steeplechasing (hurdling) by Thoroughbreds and French-bred jumpers (Selle Francais). There is also endurance racing. Horse Illustrated shares stories about famous racers, the Triple Crown, historical stories, personality profiles about those involved with the sport, research regarding the sport, and more. And we have several breed profiles about the Thoroughbred and Standardbred breeds.
2024 Kentucky Derby: Make Your Pick
Read along for a look at each horse competing in the 2024 Kentucky Derby. In 2021, 17,779 Thoroughbred foals in…
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown
“He is moving like a tremendous machine!” This moment of Chic Anderson’s call of the 1973 Belmont Stakes is forever…
A Look at the 2023 Kentucky Derby
It's the first Saturday in May, and in Louisville, Ky., that can only mean one thing: it's Kentucky Derby Day.…
How Santa Anita Changed Horse Racing
"People just love the horses—they love to pet them and they love to watch them run,” says Fran Burns, head…
Retired Racehorses Succeed after Adoption with TIP
Did you know you can get rewarded for success with your retired racehorses? The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP)…
Common Off-Track Thoroughbred Injuries
In addition to finding the right personality and ability when searching for your next equine partner, oftentimes it feels like…
Santa Anita Announces Santana Mile to be Renamed John Shear Mile for Recently Retired 100-Year-Old Paddock Captian John Shear
On the day Santa Anita unveiled a plaque commemorating six decades of dedicated service to its recently retired 100-year-old paddock…
Santa Anita’s John Shear Celebrates His 100th Birthday on January 17th; Has Race Named in His Honor
We can all hope to reach 100 years of age with just as much gusto for our passions in life…
mRNA Biomarker Study to Build on Promising Research to Prevent Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries
Catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses is a top concern for the industry and for its fans. That sentiment is shared…
Which Triple Crown Winner Won the Triple Crown Showdown?
Who would win a race of all of the Triple Crown winners if they could have raced together? Now we…