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The Big Red Flame Keeps Burning Up the Track
(We’re a bit behind schedule because of the holidays but wanted to get in one more post before the New Year, so thanks for your patience.) In our last post we promised to write about all the Secretariat descendants who … Continue reading
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Tagged A. P. Indy, Bernardini, Breeders Cup, horse racing, Pulpit, Secretariat, Secretariat descendants, Secrettame, Sir Gaylord, Sir ivor, Somethingroyal, Storm Cat, Tapit
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Big Red’s Retirement…November 11, 1973
He pranced onto the track, copper coat gleaming in the sun that cold November day. At the sight of him, 33,000 fans burst into thunderous applause and cheers. He was keyed up, ready to race and no doubt wondering where … Continue reading
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Secretariat’s Descendants – From the Homestretch to the Home Front: Little Red’s “Golden” Opportunity in the Rockies
This new series will look at some of Secretariat’s most famous progeny and how the mighty stallion of Meadow Stable continues to fire the blood of some of the best racehorses on the track today. We will also look at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Kate Chenery Tweedy, Meadow Stable, Secretariat, Secretariat descendants
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October 4, 1989…Remembering Big Red
It’s hard to believe that 22 years have passed since Secretariat died on October 4, 1989. It’s hard to believe because, in many respects, his presence seems stronger than ever. Kate Chenery Tweedy and I see the unquenchable passion for this … Continue reading
Secretariat’s Descendants…from the Homestretch to the Homefront
This new series will look at some of Secretariat’s most famous progeny and how the mighty stallion of Meadow Stable continues to fire the blood of some of the best racehorses on the track today. We will also look at … Continue reading
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Tagged A. P. Indy, Chris Chenery, Rainaway, Secretariat, Secretariat's descendants, Summer Bird, Summer Squall, The Meadow, Weekend Surprise
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The Holy Grail on the Secretariat’s Meadow Tour…the Foaling Shed
Visitors are often moved to tears when they see it. They touch the wooden door reverently. They walk inside the stall, looking around in quiet awe. They snap photo after photo, not wanting to leave what many consider hallowed ground. … Continue reading
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Tagged Meadow Stable, Penny Chenery, Secretariat, Secretariat's Meadow, Secretariat's Meadow Tours, SFVA
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The Secretariat’s Meadow Tour…The Training Barn
At The Meadow, “America’s Super Horse” first learned to gallop across its rolling fields, then on its loamy track. There, Secretariat first felt the calming hand of a groom, the taste of a bit in his mouth and the weight … Continue reading
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Next Stop on the “Secretariat’s Meadow Tour”…the Yearling Barn
On our virtual tram tour of The Meadow, you’ve seen The Cove where the broodmares and foals grazed, and the Stallion Barns. Now we’ll take a look at the Yearling Barn, where both Secretariat and Riva Ridge stayed as colts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Chenery, Doswell, Meadow Stable, Penny Chenery, Riva Ridge, Secretariat, Secretariat's Meadow, The Meadow
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Secretariat’s Meadow Tour…Next Stop, The Stallion Barns
As we continue our “virtual tram tour” of the historic grounds of The Meadow, Secretariat’s birthplace, we’re moving from the Cove to the Stallion Barns. These are the original barns built by Chris Chenery, founder of Meadow Stable. There is … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Chenery, First Landing, Hill Prince, Meadow Stable, Secretariat's Meadow, Secretariat's Meadow Tours, SFVA
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The “Secretariat’s Meadow Tour”…Following the Hoofbeats of History
Christopher T. Chenery, the founder of Meadow Stable, visionary breeder of Secretariat, and horseman extraordinaire, enjoyed riding his favorite saddle horse, Granite, all over the sprawling lands of his beloved Virginia farm, The Meadow. He was “a bold rider who went bold … Continue reading
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