The human and the horse
As the 150th Kentucky Derby approaches, we want to honor the beautiful connection that occurs between the horse and the human that cares for them. It's an unwavering care and admiration that lasts well beyond the horses life. The bond between these people and their horses are unbreakable and such an inspiration to others. The fun they share is undeniable. Here are some examples of these amazing horses, their lifestyle, the inspiration, and the bond they share with those around them. Enjoy!
Derby Gives 2024: Racing for more
A few days following the official Kentucky Derby post-position draw, held on April 27 at Churchill Downs, there will be a second post-position draw fans tuning into the Kentucky Derby action should pay attention to. On April 29, a special aftercare post position draw will held on the Churchill Downs backstretch. The Churchill Downs Foundation's familiar 50/50 raffle is proud to feature a new unique opportunity with Derby Gives 2024: Racing For More.
Each elite Thoroughbred running in the Kentucky Derby will be paired with a Thoroughbred aftercare nonprofit with a $150,000 purse to be shared. The organization that is paired with the winning horse wins a grand prize of $25,000! Want to help these organizations raise even more? Through Sunday, May 5, make a donation and learn more about the participating organizations.
The undeniable bond between the human and the horse
Life is short....do what makes you happy - horses make the world a better place ❤️❤️ photo credit 📸 @ErickaRusnak #WednesdayWisdom #foals2019 #HorsesChangedMyLife pic.twitter.com/0JcZKwuJqI
— Sheri (@gofilly) February 6, 2019
A @WinStarFarm-bred gelding lured me to my first horse race, the 2003 Belmont Stakes, and I here I am, 16 years later, working in the Thoroughbred industry. Horses of all breeds are my happiness, my peace, and my therapy. You could say that #HorsesChangedMylife pic.twitter.com/7G5om2ereV
— Alexa Ravit (@AlexaRavit) February 1, 2019
That bond! 🥰
— Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) April 3, 2024
The champ, LAUREL RIVER, and work rider Lorenzo Putzulu.
🎥 Lorenzo Putzulu Instagram pic.twitter.com/Zy8jWMKdXh
SWITZERLAND is living his best life in retirement!
— Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) April 14, 2024
🎥 @ShurafaAbdulla pic.twitter.com/y1ZU3RhyBo
It's not every day you turn 3⃣0⃣! Born on 7th April 1994, we wish ZAMINDAR a very Happy Birthday🎂🥕🍏 pic.twitter.com/dA7nWxf5ZT
— Juddmonte (@JuddmonteFarms) April 7, 2024
I clearly made her uncomfortable with my display of affection, but I don’t care. #SideEyeQueen #iamhorseracing pic.twitter.com/XG6xmM7H36
— Katie Brown (@katiejbrown17) February 21, 2023
This is NOT an April Fool’s!
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 1, 2024
Harley is back at @ChurchillDowns! 🥰 pic.twitter.com/9M1Z3urBzl
The best thing to wake up to on a Saturday morning 🥰🎶 pic.twitter.com/Ll47e4ltU9
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) February 17, 2024
Beholder baby 🥰 pic.twitter.com/DCizX9oIha
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) February 14, 2024
Just horsing around
#CatchingFreedom is full of personality! 😆😛
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 21, 2024
He breaks from post position #5 in Saturday’s G2 https://t.co/EynbFb3eBd Louisiana Derby @fairgroundsnola for trainer @bradcoxracing! Flavien Prat has the mount. pic.twitter.com/ptUoPIrrP9
Ova Charged begging for all the mints this morning! 🍬👑 @SWRacingStables @ConnorWill2
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 22, 2024
She is looking for her 9th stake victory in Sunday’s Page Cortez S. @fairgroundsnola! pic.twitter.com/mWkHGABMbr
Fair Grounds Oaks contender Tarifa re-watching her Rachel Alexandra win! 🏇📱 pic.twitter.com/fbyyFaWZB9
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 21, 2024
Hello from https://t.co/EynbFb3eBd Louisiana Derby contender Tuscan Gold! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/vKdkVtcMkD
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 21, 2024
Honor Marie full of personality this morning at Fair Grounds! 🤎🌟 #RisenStar pic.twitter.com/IRH3Xa2v9W
— Abbey Huffman (@abbey_huffman) February 15, 2024
V V’s Dream is the 5/2 ML favorite in tomorrow’s G2 Rachel Alexandra @fairgroundsnola on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks! 🌷@KennyMcPeek believe she’s right and ready after her break!
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 16, 2024
Bet w/ #TwinSpires pic.twitter.com/z0ibKuwsby
HIDDEN CONNECTION on track @fairgroundsnola before she stretches her legs. pic.twitter.com/dyVNFEZvU5
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 15, 2024
G3 Fair Grounds S. contender Johnny’s Fireball relaxing in his stall this morning @fairgroundsnola! @NormCasse sends him out for @BrilliantRacin1 🔥☄️ @JoeyDaKRacing @RSantana_Jr pic.twitter.com/izOburOHw4
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) February 17, 2024
Mage 😍 pic.twitter.com/tlsK68x77m
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) March 2, 2024
FIERCENESS looked the part on and off the track this morning at #ChurchillDowns. 👨🎤 pic.twitter.com/IiH3IMS0LA
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) April 23, 2024
It’s #TongueOutTuesday! 👁️👅👁️ pic.twitter.com/wvFMa6mb9S
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 16, 2024
We’re ready for #SolarEclipse2024! 😎 https://t.co/oO9ze81uQb
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 8, 2024
Smile! It's FRIDAY! 😁 pic.twitter.com/GoW8TLK8bO
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 19, 2024
☀️Good morning! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/RrWairzEGS
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 18, 2024
It's babies in blankets season! 🐴 ❄️
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) January 16, 2024
📸: @Gainesway pic.twitter.com/5cZlao5gjS
Good morning AK👑 pic.twitter.com/mduQqSqhRB
— shigeki yusa (@yusas) February 4, 2024
Snack time for Dornoch 😋 pic.twitter.com/SlHA7QcdgT
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 19, 2024
Inspired to be so much more
🇦🇺 It was a pleasure to welcome to Osborne Park the kids and parents who are gearing up for Australia’s inaugural Pony Racing Finals. The kids seemed to have had a ball immersing themselves in the daily workings at #TeamGodolphin.
— Godolphin (@godolphin) April 19, 2024
This Saturday, at Royal Randwick will see the… pic.twitter.com/0w88gejroq
Pre-Derby reading thanks to the kids of @IWRBReading! 📚 pic.twitter.com/ByMJZxgoU1
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 17, 2024
#HorsesChangedMyLife 35 years ago today I rode my 1st race! I’m so blessed for Horses 🐎 I wouldn’t know what life would have been like without them!! Truly blessed 🙏 pic.twitter.com/nl6SMRkg85
— Gerard Melancon🐎 (@TeamGeeMoney) February 2, 2019
As a kid I got to follow my Dad into the barns and around the track, falling in love with the smells, the people and of course the horses. Still can’t get enough of it, yesterday I got to take Dad to see the two living Triple Crown winners @IamHorseRacing #horseschangedmylife pic.twitter.com/sTNWZ7n7tY
— Sean Tugel (@SeanTugel) April 21, 2019
🇺🇸🏆 Only a few more weeks until nominations open for the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ #TIEAs!
— Godolphin (@godolphin) April 16, 2024
🔗 https://t.co/VfAdJOyVwy pic.twitter.com/DvwbmLEe7E
Future jockey right here! 🏇🏽 pic.twitter.com/QSqgcbKkSq
— Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) February 4, 2024
