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Dog Pulls A Horse : Richie's 30 Dogs In 30 Days Feature

Richie Phillips — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:23:49 +0000

I have a new feature that I would like to pursue. I’m calling it 30 Dogs in 30 Days. I want to see if I can find a dog blog every day this month. I never get sick of them, do you? Here’s day one. Here’s my first submission, courtesy of CNN.com. This is [...]

Today's Kentucky Derby Picks

Sean McMaster — Sat, 05 May 2012 10:00:03 +0000

It’s here! The Kentucky Derby!! The start of the Triple Crown. Will it happen this year? Will one of the 20 Derby horses win today, at the Preakness and at the Belmont? That, we will have to wait and see. But let’s focus on the Derby. I love horse racing. I love betting on the [...]

Meet Albany's Own 'Crackers The Dancing Horse' [VIDEO]

Kevin Richards — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:15:38 +0000

I host several GNA Country Dance parties all year and I always hear people say that they can’t dance because they have two left feet. Well, that’s no longer an excuse thanks to Crackers the line dancing horse. In this video clip you’ll see Crackers and his trainer Bob Viviano do some crazy tricks and [...]

If You Ride Horses, Here Is 'Stuff Riders Say' [VIDEO]

GNA — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:31:50 +0000

This video definitely nails it on the head. Here are certain things we equestrians say in the barn on a daily or at least weekly basis. And must of the them, we might not even realize we are saying or doing these things. Check it out: What do you think? Can you relate? Is there [...]

What News You Need to Know For January 11th

GNA — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:54:10 +0000

Here is today’s top news stories in case you missed them this morning or are looking for more in depth details of a particular story. New Hampshire – Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney claimed the nation’s first primary in Manchester, New Hampshire Tuesday. The 64-year old became the first non-incumbent to win both Iowa’s first-in-the-nation Republican [...]

Two International Pro Rodeo Riders Tied to Capital Region

GNA — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:45:50 +0000

Two former Capital Region residents will be participating in the International Pro Rodeo Association’s championships. 21-year old Alicia Stockton of Ballston Spa and 25-year old Jamie Ellsworth of Hudson Falls are third-generation rodeo riders.

Horse Park Fundraiser All Weekend Near Albany

GNA — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:04:15 +0000

Lots of talks surrounding bringing a "horse park" to the Capital Region, but not much has successfully formed from those talks. However, all weekend, there will be a horse and tack expo at the Saratoga Race Course to help raise money to build the horse park

Saratoga Race Track News With NYRA President Charlie Hayward – [AUDIO]

Levack — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:37:57 +0000

The Sean and Richie show was joined by NYRA President Charlie Hayward. Charlie let us know about the opening weekend festivities at the Saratoga Race Course and NYRA.com where you can now stream the races and wager. From Hats to horses hear it a

137th Running of the Kentucky Derby [VIDEO]

GNA — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:53:08 +0000

The annual Kentucky Derby will be held this Saturday, May 7th, 2011, marking the 137th anniversary of the “run for the roses.” Post positions are expected to be announced this afternoon between 5 and 6pm Eastern time. 23 colts have been fighting for one of 20 spots in this year’s field, but the big name runners will be [...]

Change in Weather Means Potential for Colic

GNA — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:12:13 +0000

With the roller coaster ride we are having with the weather lately, it can also mean a roller coaster ride for anyone with horses and their horse’s digestive tract. Though not all horses are prone to colic, I have found that not only when the weather warms up rapidly horses tend to feel a little [...]

A One Horse Open Road

GNA — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 15:26:07 +0000

I think no matter what time of day you are being forced to trek out into our winter wonderland today, the roads most likely won't be very visible. Steve Caporizzo's morning forecast said the winds are suppose to carry in to tomorrow and if they are anything like they were this morning, I think I may have been safer riding a horse to and from work.