Hoof Beats – February 2023

Features

2022 Driver & Trainer Report

Rewriting History
by James Witherite

Ron Burke Continues to Top $20 Million
by James Witherite

Brick by Brick
Chris Ryder built a career-best season in 2022
by Ken Weingartner

Profile: Matt Kakaley
The Mountain King
Matt Kakaley’s uphill battle to a career year
by Rich Fisher

Profile: Dean Magee
‘Each Day is a Blessing’
Dean Magee reinvents himself
by Kimberly A. Rinker

Profile: Shawn Steacy
Reaching New Heights
Shawn Steacy’s lifelong journey to a career-best 2022
by Rich Fisher

Life After Racing
A New Lease on Life
Pacer thriving under saddle—15 years removed from the races
by Megan Rider

Horse Care
Joints in Jeopardy
A closer look at osteochondritis dissecans
by Hope Ellis-Ashburn

Shoeing News
Foaling Season Farriery
Frequent inspections can allow for positive intervention
by Steve Stanley

The Long View
by TC Lane
Is Your Track Prepared?
Detailed, up-to-date plans for handling racing accidents are a must for every racing venue

Under Wraps
by Tim Bojarski
Same-Day Shipping
When they absolutely, positively have to be there

Food for Thought
by Tom LaMarra
Small Wonder
Harness racing in the First State enjoying renewed interest

Starting Gate

Starting Lines

In Memoriam

Horsemen’s Shop

Advertisers’ Index

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