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Beginning with the 2008 season, horse owners at Emerald Downs can make contributions to accredited Thoroughbred rescue, retirement and rehabilitation facilities through a voluntary $1 per start minimum contribution from their horsemen’s bookkeeper accounts.

All contributions to “The Prodigious Fund” will be dispersed at the end of each racing year to approved organizations. Emerald Downs will match every dollar raised by contributing owners.

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Interesting developments regarding the Largest Recall of Beef in US History. According to the Fanatic Cook Blog:

So far, the only people who have been punished for this have been the “pen manager” at Hallmark and his assistant. Food safety attorney Bill Marler in his blog post, It Is Easier To Catch The Small Fry, quotes local San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael A. Ramos (who filed criminal charges against Hallmark/Westland): Continue Reading »

Got some spare time? And some driftwood? Better throw in a dash of talent if you are going to create pieces of art like Heather Jansch. Check it out

February 14, 2008 – The Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President George W. Bush on Wednesday includes two tax incentives that would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other property purchased and placed in service during 2008. Continue Reading »

We apologize for publishing that we heard rumors that Jason Bradley has been trapping the wild horses on the Red Deer River Ranch. We should have verified that the information was true before we published it. Our apologies.

Have you ever wondered what kind of horse a mobster would buy?

Ok, well I haven’t either but apparently the mobster in this video didn’t do his research. Hopefully this will make you laugh just as hard as I did when I watched it.

Hi; Checking out your website and thought I would send along this poem I wrote for a QH/Thoroughbred mare I bought as a seven year old, quite a few years back. She was definitely special. The names in the poem are grandchildren, Grady being a great grandson. Continue Reading »

Some interesting rodeos that I have never heard of in this group selected by Travelhacker:

Whether you’re a country bumpkin or a city slicker, it’s hard not to love a rodeo. With great food, exciting events, and plenty of entertainment, you’re sure to enjoy yourself wherever you go. Check out one of these rodeos during your travels for an old fashioned good time.

Another fun commercial from last weekends Superbowl. When the jockey is nearly as big as the horse you have to wonder…

I’d sure like to tell you about some of the incredible horses in my short life of 26years that have passed away but meant so much to me and those around me. But first thank you for this chance to share their memories and allow it to maybe be memorable to others.
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