Hoof Beats March 2020
Features
World Class
Dan Patch Award winner Obrigado beats suspensory injury to return to racing
by Hope Ellis-Ashburn
Head of the Class
The 2019 Dan Patch Award winners represent the best in the sport
by Kimberly French with photos by Mark Hall
On the Lead
Under the care of Chris and Georgia Coyle, Olive Branch Farm continues to thrive
by Philip Sporn with photos by Chris Tully
Departments
Profile: Real Cool Sam
First Class
Real Cool Sam is the real deal
by Rich Fisher
Profile: Renaldo Morales III
At Last
Renaldo Morales III achieves his dream of catch driving
by Melissa Keith
Life After Racing
The ‘Golden’ Child
Golden Receiver shines brightly in his second career
by Megan Rider
Industry Trends
On the Same Page
USTA seeks to assist in regulation and pushing for uniformity in the breed
by Tom LaMarra
Horse Care
Strains, Sprains and Stress
Stall rest, cold therapy and controlled exercise can remedy curbs and splints
by Allison Armstrong Rehnborg
Food for Thought
How to optimize mare and foal nutrition
by Barbara Hesselgrave
Spotlight On: Barry Vicroy
Buckeye track announcer finds his dream job
by Jay Wolf
Shoeing News
Beyond the Hoof
Creativity is key when it comes to shoeing techniques for maintaining gait
by Steve Stanley
Voices
Director’s Chair
by Ivan Axelrod
My Story
It has been an honor to serve as the USTA’s chairman of the board
Under Wraps
by Tim Bojarski
Recycling Racetracks
Many former racetracks are now housing developments and retail centers
Modern Marketing
by Evan Pattak
Doing Well by Doing Good
Clinton Raceway is extremely successful with community outreach programs
In Every Issue
First Over
Starting Lines
In Memoriam
Horsemen’s Shop
Advertisers’ Index
Photo Finish
