Kim Hankins has dedicated his career to serving horsemen story by John Sacco At the beginning of 2020, Kim Hankins was giving serious thought to retiring from his position as executive director…
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Back in Business
Cattlewash overcomes a lung infection and EIPH to become a world champion story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn Cattlewash’s breeder and owner, Bill Donovan, could not have thought of a more appropriate name for…
Cool as a Rule
Amigo Volo is the consummate professional in the barn and on the track story by Rich Fisher On the second day of the 2018 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, Karl Pinske headed to…
Hoof Beats February 2021
Features Wonder From Down Under Dexter Dunn takes the U.S. harness racing industry by storm by Rich Fisher Horse Power Steiner Stock Farm bred a Jug winner after more than 12 decades…
Life After Racing: Limelight Beach
Little Brown Jug winner finds new fans during retirement Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s for riding or driving, for show or pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share stories…
Profile: Kadabra
Kadabra just as impressive in the breeding shed as he was on the track story by John Sacco The only thing that could derail Kadabra, the 2002 Trotter of the Year, from…
Spotlight On: George Ducharme
Massachusetts horseman has been a model of consistency throughout his career interview by Tim Bojarski George Ducharme is one of the best developers of young trotters in the business and will forever…
Hoof Beats January 2021
Features Simply the Best Perfect Sting is the only undefeated freshman male pacer to win the Breeders Crown by Ken Weingartner Back on Track Oak Grove sets the stage for the future…
Phenomenal
Party Girl Hill paces her way into history Story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn Party Girl Hill had quite the year—a near-perfect year, to be exact. The 3-year-old filly with international connections is by…
Life After Racing: Rockin and Rolling
Rockin Redford embarks on second career in racking Standardbreds are consistently showing their versatility, whether it’s for riding or driving, for show or pleasure. Hoof Beats is happy to share stories from…