The New York Times – Sports:
In the Philippines, men and women compete in an annual rodeo that celebrates a thriving cowboy culture with roots in the Spanish and American colonial eras.
Category: Horses
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Arcangelo Holds Off the Pack to Win the Belmont Stakes
The New York Times – Sports:
Arcangelo, a gray colt that had won on the same track previously, bested a pack that included National Treasure, the Preakness winner.
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Requiem for the 7 Dead Horses of Kentucky Derby Week
The New York Times – Sports:
When seven thoroughbreds died at Churchill Downs, it was significant news, but little was said about the individual horses. Here are their stories, beginning with a $13,000 colt called Snowball.
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Even in Exile, Bob Baffert Is the King of the Sport of Kings
The New York Times – Sports:
Baffert was barred from Triple Crown races after Medina Spirit tested positive for a prohibited drug at the 2021 Kentucky Derby. But owners keep sending him expensive horses — and he keeps winning.
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Black Equestrians Want to Be Safe. But They Can’t Find Helmets.
The New York Times – Sports:
For Black riders with natural hair, finding a helmet that fits can be virtually impossible. Some are trying to raise awareness of the problem, but manufacturers say it’s not a simple fix.