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Horse Tattoos, Too!
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.
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!
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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Horses Never Forget (Nice People)
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
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!)
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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War Horses: Old Baldy in Philly and G.W.'s Old Nelson
We’ve been thinking about War Horses lately. And with Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film aptly titled “War Horse,” this will likely become a common topic of conversation. Often when discussing horses throughout history, they are...
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