Congratulations to new mom Rachel Alexandra and Stonestreet Farms

Congratulations to new mom Rachel Alexandra and Stonestreet Farms
It’s a boy!  
Proud mama Rachel Alexandra is taking parenthood in stride, so to speak, according to Kentucky’s Stonestreet Farms.

Here's the story:  Rachel Alexandra delivers bouncing bay boy
 Take a look at the retired racehorse and her first foal, a beautiful bay colt by Curlin. This 125-pound strapping son stood to nurse on

The Mane Point salutes Martin Luther King Day

Today is Martin Luther King Day, in honor of the human rights leader. Prejudices of many sorts still abound. Racism is rampant in far too many places in our world, even today. And animal abuse is all but abolished.

Here's what the famous American clergyman and civil rights speaker said:

“Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. 

Jockey beefcake calendar tracks 2012 & benefits PDJF

 
Psst! Wanna know why so many women love horse racing?
OK, for many of us, it really IS about the horses. Consider those beautiful athletic creatures with rippling muscles and soft flowing manes.
Wait! Are we still talking about horses?
Thoroughbred horse racing jockeys have often been called the fittest athletes (pound for pound) in any sport.
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Galloping into 2012 with The Mane Point

Whoa!

2011 flew by, and 2012 is upon us already, faster than a runaway steed.

What goals have you made for yourself, your horses, your equestrian pursuits and life in general? Are you hoping to dabble in dressage, head out on a hunter course, catch some combined training, win a western pleasure class, blast through a barrel race, rehearse a reining pattern or what?

However you ride into it, I