Just because we’re now deep into November doesn’t mean we can’t do a Twitter Round-Up for October 2011. What with the Arc and the BC11, October tends to be a big month for horse racing. But we’re not all-about-racing here. No sirree. A USA gold medal, ze fillies making a sweep and stylin’ are part [...]
Go get a beverage. Maybe a snack. This one is a bit long. I found a lot of interesting things on Twitter this month. From Burghley to walking horses (no zebras, though) and a lot of juicy stuff in-between, as well as a touching tribute to an equestrian lost. Share on Facebook
Yes, things have been mighty quiet here lately. That’s because I’ve been out gathering some awesome things for you. I spent in KY during the final days of the World Equestrian Games, then I returned home for a couple of days to switch out suitcases and computer thumb drives before a weekend writer’s group retreat [...]
A video about the Keeneland Library’s collection from the Daily Racing Form If you’re in or near Lexington and enjoy horse racing history, swing by Keeneland to checkout the library. You can look up some stories from racing’s past. Or admire the equine art on display. Or gaze at the sweeping vistas of Bluegrass pastureland [...]
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Sometimes crazy contests, goals and projects merge. Lexington, KY, was my home prior to moving to this suburb of Hartford. I like Lexington so much that I often return on vacation. Shh … that’s a secret. The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau has been running a contest involving social media. Tweet or Facebook your favorite [...]
Some of the sturdiest, easy-to-pack souvenirs are books. Unless you go overboard and buy too many, but I wouldn’t know anything about that. When you go to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (or any other event in Kentucky), you’ll be able to find equestrian gifts galore at the Kentucky Horse Park, the venue [...]
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No doubt – horse racing is a colorful sport. Except there’s one color no one likes to see at the track. Even if you’re a Kentuckian who “bleeds blue” or your favorite horse is ridden under blue silks, the blue item we don’t like to see causes crowds to gasp and fans to worry. That [...]
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I’m going to promote joining an organization for no other reason than I’ve found it to be a good deal for me. For the record, I don’t get a cut if you decide to join. I receive no reward for talking up the group. Just so’s you know. But I’m going to renew my Kentucky [...]
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New England, where I live, is famous for “fall color.” Visitors that New Englanders refer to as “leaf peepers” come from all over to admire the bright display, especially when the leaves reach peak color. In our part of central Connecticut, that’s usually around Columbus Day weekend. In Canada, that would be around Thanksgiving Day. [...]
Heads up, y’all. After I did some whining about it on Twitter, the Bloodhorse came through with the news that we can watch the Keeneland September Yearling Sale live over the Internet for free. Share on Facebook
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