Hundreds of people returned to Hitchcock Woods on Thanksgiving morning for the annual Blessing of the Hounds ceremony.
The Aiken Steeplechase Association hosted the 29th Aiken Fall Steeplechase on Oct. 29, at their new field just off Richland Avenue East.
WINDSOR — Andrew Stetson lives in Southern Pines, North Carolina, but he spends quite a bit of time in the Aiken area.
Unbeaten Flightline posted another dominating run, overtaking Life Is Good entering the top of the stretch and pulling away to an 8¼ -length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland. all but locking up honors as Horse of the Year. The 4-year-old bay colt entered 5-0 lifetime with an average victory margin of nearly 13 lengths, and went off as the 2-5 favorite over the eight-horse field. Flightline established himself as among the pacesetters, running within reach of Life Is Good before passing him and pulling away to another easy win.
Does it get any better? For Frank Mullins, maybe not.
The Aiken Fall Steeplechase on Saturday has attracted some of the biggest stars on the National Steeplechase Association’s racing circuit.
Over the summer, without any fanfare, there was a transition in the leadership of the Aiken Steeplechase Association.
Hurricane Ian could bring heavy rain and gusting winds to the Aiken area later this week as the storm weakens after making landfall, but the second annual Best of the West horse sale is still …
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Polo is an Aiken tradition that has survived two world wars and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic.
Because of staff additions since last year, there has been a significant expansion in the services offered at Performance Equine Vets’ facility near Aiken.
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More than a year after a fire destroyed an eight-stall barn at its farm, Equine Rescue of Aiken held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the new structure that will replace it.
Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the Aiken Fall Steeplechase will return Oct. 29 for its 29th edition.
Wing Place on Pine Log Road hosted its 14th annual Kentucky Derby Party for the benefit of Aiken Equine Rescue on May 7. The sold-out event featured a buffet dinner, raffles, a live auction, a…
In the wake of a result that was certainly the Kentucky Derby’s biggest upset in the modern era, the announcement that Real Strike – the winner at 80 to 1 odds – would not seek this season’s T…
BALTIMORE — Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter was set Monday as the 6-5 morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes, which will be run without Rich Strike.
Nearly 500 people came out to Stable View on Saturday for a mixture of music and horses.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In the aftermath of the running of the 148th Kentucky Derby, it’s difficult to describe it any way other than the greatest upset in the history of North America’s most celebr…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As has become the custom, a full field of 20 three-year-old thoroughbreds will greet Churchill Downs’ starter Scott Jordan at about 6:57 p.m. this afternoon, carrying with th…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The year was 1959 and, with the Kentucky Derby approaching, even the most seasoned handicappers were struggling with their predictions and investments at the betting window.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For many of those fortunate enough to make attending the Kentucky Derby an annual event, habits are formed and followed, with only occasional deviations.
The 116th annual Aiken Horse Show was held at the historic Hitchcock Woods Show Ring on April 1-3 after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. The show featured 55 competition classes for chi…
Since it opened in the early 1940s, the Aiken Training Track has been a place where young thoroughbreds are prepared for racing and older thoroughbreds enjoy a break from competition.
Win a chance to meet a racehorse and win an Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum gift pack with the Let's Go to the Races Coloring Contest.
The Aiken Steeplechase Association hosted its first major race event – the Aiken Spring Steeplechase – at its “shiny,” new facility off of Richland Avenue East on March 26.
The James and Angela Hambrick Foundation recently donated $250,000 to the Aiken Horse Park Foundation’s capital campaign, which is known as The Next Chapter.
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum hosted 160 guests at its annual fundraising event Breakfast at the Gallops on March 18. All proceeds from the event will go toward maintai…
The third jewel of Aiken's Triple Crown – Pacers and Polo – will return to Aiken this weekend after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Competing for the first time in this country after racing in England and Ireland, Boulette was a bit of a mystery prior to the $30,000 Imperial Cup.
Dana Massey has been a lover of horses ever since she laid eyes on one.
Pounding horse hooves on a dirt course. The gracefulness of beautiful horses pulling carriages with seemingly little effort through gardens of azaleas and roses.
When thoroughbreds and their jockeys soar over jumps Saturday during the Aiken Spring Steeplechase, they’ll be competing at a new venue with a 1-mile tri-oval racecourse.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol, which will be handling Aiken Spring Steeplechase traffic this weekend, is urging patrons to be mindful when parking at the event and avoid drinking and driving.
The dominating victory by Dr. Marbooz in the City of Aiken Trophy on Saturday was an early birthday present for the 5-year-old gelding’s owner and breeder.
The Aiken Trials returned Saturday following a short COVID-19 hiatus, brining thousands of spectators together with friends and their love of horse racing.
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum has been an Aiken staple since 1977 and is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.
After traveling all the way from Fargo, North Dakota, to South Carolina, Ryan Roshau was enjoying his first Breakfast at the Gallops experience on a sunny Friday morning at the Aiken Training Track.
Saturday mornings for the past several months have included some extra challenges for Ida Sankey and Kahla Onetto, with New Bridge Polo Club as the host site for Aiken Peewee Polo, offering th…
The Aiken Triple Crown is made up of three equine-related events happening on three consecutive weekends in March: the Aiken Trials, the Aiken Spring Steeplechase and Pacers & Polo.
The time is fast approaching to eat, drink and be merry again while watching horses and their riders compete.
The Aiken Triple Crown is made up of three equine-related events happening on three consecutive weekends in March: the Aiken Trials, the Aiken Spring Steeplechase and Pacers & Polo.
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The 79th edition of the Aiken Trials is set to make its glorious return in March after missing a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Polo season returns to Aiken in a few months with some changes in tow.
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Complete with a water treadmill, dry treadmill, theraplate and solarium, Balanced Sport Horses in Windsor offers a wide array of equine services.
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