May 27

Dirty Jobs: Farrier!

Good ol' Mike Rowe of Dirty Jobs takes a swing at being a farrier! Look's like an extremely difficult job.

Qualities needed: Finesse, brawn, artistry, and courage to spend that much time beneath a horses butt (watch the video to see why)!

ferrier, Fun Facts, Funny, funny video, Horse Petting

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Horse Tattoos, Too!

Nov 17, 2011 in Just For Fun

Our first horse tattoo gallery was a big hit, so we're at it again! We really enjoyed all the tattoos we found, so there's no "Good" or "Bad" sections. As our burnout cousin would say: "It's all good, man." Got any tats of...

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How to Skip Work and Go to the Track, Because You've Earned It.

Nov 02, 2011 in Just For Fun

After sleeping in till a comfortable hour, get on I-95 until you see a billboard for something enticing, let’s say: Parx Racetrack. The trick is to not crash your car when you’re taking a picture of an awesome vanity plate...

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Horse Tracks: Music to Get Your Giddy Up!

Oct 27, 2011 in Just For Fun

Why doesn’t anyone sing about horses anymore? Seems like it was recurring motif that got phased out by songs about G6’s and shufflin’ (kids these days). We here at TrackPackPA revere horse-tracks of ole. It's not that we’re...

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The Best and Worst Horsey Halloween Costumes!

Oct 12, 2011 in Just For Fun

Halloween 2011 is right around the corner, and if you're like us, you're scrambling for costume ideas. Well, we've collected some of the most... interesting horse-related costumes we could find and compiled them into a fancy...

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Horses Never Forget (Nice People)

Oct 06, 2011 in Just For Fun

Fluff piece? Who you callin a fluff piece?! We’ve all heard expressions “elephants never forget,” and “dogs are a man’s best friend,” but what about horses? Turns out that they may be a combination of both! “Equid social...

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Tom Hill, The One and Only Horseshoe Sculptor

Oct 04, 2011 in Just For Fun

If you've been following us on Facebook, you'll know we deal a lot with used horseshoes. Suffice it to say, this would be a very difficult medium to create art with. And yet, 26-year-old sculptor Tom Hill exhibits a mastery over...

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Have you seen Animal Planet's “Jockeys?” (Well you can, for free!)

Oct 03, 2011 in Just For Fun

In 2009, Animal Planet launched a reality series under their “Surprisingly Human” branding initiative called Jockeys. One could label it as a 'sports-drama,' but it has its fair share of lighthearted moments. The show lasted...

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A First Look: HBO's "Luck"

Sep 26, 2011 in Just For Fun

Last night HBO aired their first teaser trailer for the upcoming horse racing drama “Luck.” It looks… well, damn good. Check it out: The show focuses not only on high stakes racing, but the tension and distinct personalities...

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Horse Tattoos: The Good, The Bad, and the In-Between

Sep 15, 2011 in Just For Fun

We love horses. But some people love horses. So much so that they get them painted on their bodies- permanently (perhaps many of them forget that last part?). We've decided to scour the Internet for the Best, Worst, and In-Between...

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YouTube Gem: NYPD Horse Thinks Bulldog Is It's Baby

Sep 07, 2011 in Just For Fun

I, for one, am appalled by this sort of conduct coming from a Police Officer. Thanks, Kendra!...

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Open Up and Say Awww: Miniature Horse Gets Prosthetic Leg

Aug 30, 2011 in Just For Fun

What's that? No way, I'm definitely not crying. I'm not a wuss. There was like a gust of wind or something. Plus my allergies. Plus my contacts. Plus I'm crying...

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America Needs a Magnolia Cup

Aug 09, 2011 in Just For Fun

A couple of weeks ago, Audi sponsored the annual Magnolia Cup at Goodwood Racecourse in West Sussex England. This highly publicized event features seven celebrity ladies taking a shot at being a jockey for single race. Contestants...

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Bet On Anything Neon - Our Newbie Returns To the Tracks

Jul 19, 2011 in Just For Fun

Our brave field correspondent Stephanie Weaver has returned to the racetrack- this time with some friends. Pictured above is Kristina; friend and co-founder of "Fancy Hat Day at the Races." The more friends that find out...

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Could You Live on a Jockey's Diet?

Jul 18, 2011 in Just For Fun

28-year-old Hayley Turner is making history in British horseracing. She recently became the first woman jockey to win a Group One flat race outright (Group One races are of international significance, also known as ‘classic’...

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