Jonathan Horowitz, Author at Horse Racing News | Paulick Report

Horowitz On OTTBs Presented by Excel Equine: The Case Of The Missing Thoroughbred

Four major equine organizations came together in May to announce that they would dispense with one of the worst-kept secrets in the horse world. The press release began, “At next year’s Paris Olympic Games, Thoroughbreds competing in any of the equestrian disciplines – dressage, show jumping and eventing – will, for the first time, be […]

Horowitz On OTTBs Presented by Excel Equine: Taking Care Of Business On And Off The Track

Nicole Ruggeri trained the winners of both stakes races at Bally’s Arapahoe Park in Colorado on Sunday, June 25. There were also two moments that weekend involving her off the track that are worth celebrating for how the racehorse and sporthorse worlds can come together for the well-being of the horse. One moment was supporting […]

Horowitz On OTTBs Presented by Excel Equine: Thoroughbred Influence At Kentucky’s Biggest Equine Sporting Events

The next two weekends will bring out the best qualities of the Thoroughbred breed — the last weekend of April for the Thoroughbred sporthorse at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and then the first weekend of May for the Thoroughbred racehorse at the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby in Louisville is about showcasing the […]

Horowitz On OTTBs Presented by Excel Equine: Finding New Messages For Helping Retired Racehorses

If there’s one thing that’s predictable when it comes to horses, it’s that they’re unpredictable. And, that’s a big part of their intrigue and attraction. In 2022, a year when crowds returned to racetracks at full capacity, an 80-1 longshot won the Kentucky Derby and a once-in-a-generation star emerged that was worthy enough to be […]