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From the Chairman |
On the cover:
Bred to be Quarter Horses, Spotted Joe Reed and his full sibling, Marylin (Two
Spot), were in fact cropout Paints and stars of the Oklahoma brush tracks.
Though their racetrack dominance predated APHA’s formation, their legacy lives
on in the blood of today’s Paint Horses.
Photo courtesy of Dale and Carolyn Staton. |
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Vet’s Column |
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Around the Track |
14 |
Just Out of the Gate |
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No Hoof, No Horse
Hoof imbalances can negatively affect a racehorse’s performance.
By Abigail Boatwright. |
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Lost & Found
Six decades ago, a pair of Paint racehorses competed on the brush tracks of the
Sooner State. Recently discovered facts and photos add insight to their legend
and legacy.
By Frank Holmes |
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The Catalysts
Change and positivity were the earmarks of the 2012 APHA Workshop.
By Laura Stevens |
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Stakes Results |
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Leading Charts |
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Barrel Racing Information |
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Advertising Index |
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Flashbacks |
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Racing Marketplace |