Hoof Beats May 2019
Features
Smooth as Silk
Speed-racking Standardbreds excel in the deep South
by Allison Armstrong Rehnborg
Stylish Steppers
Standardbreds shine in the roadster show ring
by Kimberly French
Forecasting the Future
Where is harness racing headed?
Part two of a two-part roundtable conducted by Rich Fisher
Departments
Stories
Profile: The Leonard Family
Heating up the Heartland
The Leonard family enjoyed a banner season in 2018
by Neil Milbert
Profile: Dancin Yankee
Handle with Care
Dancin Yankee’s spirited ways make him a fierce competitor
by Evan Pattak
Time Machine
Five Famous Upsets
When the harness racing world was turned upside down
by Dean A. Hoffman
Life After Racing
Cruisin’ on By
U Can Cruise enjoys life in third career
by Kimberly French
Equine Clinic
Rare Affliction
Although kidney problems are not common, they can be fatal
by Kimberly French
Spotlight On: Clay Horner
WEG executive shares his love of the sport and future plans
Interview by Melissa Keith
Winner’s Circle
Rising from the Ashes
Phoenix Warrior N saves his ownership group’s racing season
by Andrew Betts
Horse Care
Furosemide Facts
Why veterinarians recommend the use of Lasix as a race-day medication
by Kimberly French
Shoeing News
Trust Mother Nature
Patience and time often correct conformation issues in foals
by Steve Stanley
Voices
Watching the Wheels
by Mike Tanner
Protecting Our Horses
Why banning Lasix is a bad idea
Under Wraps
by Tim Bojarski
Is Your Horse Getting Enough Sleep?
Proper sleep improves performance
In Every Issue
First Over
Starting Lines
Here They Come
Horsemen’s Shop
Advertisers’ Index
Photo Finish
