The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal, November 28, 2009 – An official crowd of nearly 27,000 people flocked to watch the opening day of American Quarter Horse racing at historic Hialeah Park near Miami, Florida, on November 28. When the gates clanged open for the first race, the standing-room-only crowd roared in appreciation. It was one of the largest opening days in American Quarter Horse racing history.
The track originally opened in 1925 and is the site of many legendary Thoroughbred races. For decades it was the place for the rich and famous to see and be seen. Hialeah Park, famous for its flock of flamingoes, closed in 2001. With the summer announcement of the upcoming American Quarter Horse meet, workers began repairing the neglected track. Owner John Brunetti often had workers pulling double shifts to get the track ready in time. According to a city of Hialeah study, the track will directly and indirectly create 11,000 new jobs.
“I asked an extended-stay hotel owner in Hialeah what American Quarter Horse racing meant to her,” said Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association President Dr. Stephen Fisch. “She said it means the difference in breaking even over the 13 weeks we will race and $39,000 added to the bottom line.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=9036
Tags: AQHA, equestrian competitions, Horse Racing
Young Rider Champion Kassie Barteau joins us this week to talk about her successes and plans as she prepares to head to Frankfurt, Germany for the Young Rider World Cup Final. Listen in…
Dressage Radio Episode 27 - Young Rider Champion Kassie Barteau:
Co-Hosts: Chris Stafford and Debbie McDonald
Tip of the Week: Debbie McDonald
Guest: Thank you to Kassie Barteau for joining us. Learn more about Kassie at www.kybdressage.com.
News: Steffen Peters and Ravel won the Grand Prix with a score of 80.23 per cent at the USEF Dressage Getaway in Thermal, CA.
News: The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Charles “Chuck” Smith has received the 2009 USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery. This award recognizes a USDF member who, through consistent and cumulative volunteer activities, has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards carrying out USDF’s mission. As the winner, Smith will be presented with a perpetual trophy, which is permanently on display in the Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame, will be featured in the yearbook issue of USDF Connection, and will receive a keeper trophy and $500 gift certificate from The Paddock Saddlery. Read More…
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Tags: 2009 USDF Volunteer of the Year Award, Grand Prix Dressage, Roemer Foundation/USDF Hall of Fame, United States Dressage Federation (USDF), USEF, Young Rider Champion Kassie Barteau, Young Rider World Cup Final
