Standardbred caretakers work long, tiring hours, and if most translated their paycheque into an hourly rate, the resulting number would probably be lucky to crack minimum wage. It’s a labour of love, in most cases done for the love of the animal, and not for glory or wealth.
While the year just completed was definitely one dominated by Bulldog Hanover, there were many more Canadians that made news in 2022 as well. Join TROT as we take our annual look back at the year that just was in Canadian harness racing
En ce qui concerne les plus grands héros équins du monde Standardbred, la plupart des gens peuvent nommer le conducteur et l’entraîneur de la majorité d’entre eux. Nous savons tous que Paul MacDonell était l’homme qui était assis derrière Somebeachsomewhere et que Nifty Norman entrainait Bee A Magician, mais pouvez-vous nommer qui était le forgeron de chacun? Je doute que vous le puissiez. Le maréchal-ferrant est cependant la clé du succès de tout cheval – Champion de la Breeders Crown ou un cheval à réclamer à 7 000 $.
Clint Galbraith drove Niatross. Harry Poulton trained Matts Scooter. Paul MacDonell drove Somebeachsomewhere. Hanover Shoe Farms bred Bulldog Hanover.
À la fin de l’année civile, je pense qu’il est naturel de prendre du recul et de jeter un coup d’œil à votre vie ou au monde dans lequel nous vivons, et de faire le point sur ce qui se passe autour de vous.
At the end of the calendar year I think it’s only natural to step back and take a look, at your life or at the world we live in, and take some stock in what’s going on around you. The sad part about doing that these days is that, in a lot of ways, this world seems to have been careening a little out of control for the past three years.
A fictional Rail Tales feature about a late priest who had been supporting his church and congregation with his profits from racehorse ownership.
Every year TROT looks to tell the unique stories behind a few of the 14-year-old equine warriors out there as they hit mandatory retirement age at year’s end.
When your older brother is widely known as one of the greatest drivers to ever sit behind a horse, it’s probably not easy to make a name for yourself in the same sport.
