The purchase proved fortunate for Bruno as it propelled his breeding business and provided him three foals that yielded $425,000 at auction over the past two years. A federal grand jury subpoena, obtained by the Times Union, shows that in recent months FBI agents sought records and testimony about the horses from a thoroughbred appraiser. Bruno's purchase of two thoroughbred horses from politically connected real estate operator Earle I. Bruno's good deal is being probed by federal...

Summer Guide Roll out the barrels One family's deep love of horses has kept them linked to the El Paso County Fair by Ashley Boudreaux One year at the El Paso County Fair, Ardith Bruce saddled up for the annual barrel race, unaware that her horse had been drugged. Summer Guide Roll out the barrels One family's deep love of horses has kept them linked to the El Paso County Fair by Ashley Boudreaux One year at the El Paso County Fair, Ardith Bruce saddled up for the annual barrel race,...

Organizers say the rodeo this year consisted of team roping, calf tying, barrel racing, and others. The number one bull rider in the world also took part in this year's rodeo. Folks there say it's a great time. st Annual Cherokee, Iowa Rodeo Wraps Up. Folks are wrapping up some rodeo fun in Cherokee Iowa. The 41st annual Cherokee PRCA Rodeo has been going on the last few days filled with events for everyone. Val Cedar, Event Co-chair, says "It's our 41st annual Cherokee PRCA Rodeo working...

While the display was impressive by itself, the fact that each of the riders live with physical, mental and/or emotional challenges made it all the more remarkable. It's the end result of what freedomfarm - a non-profit therapeutic riding center located just outside of Watertown - is all about: improving mobility and building confidence in children and adults with physical, mental and emotional challenges by using the unique attributes of the horse. As three riders demonstrated their...

With beautiful animals, provided by Bad Company Rodeo inc., the rodeo kicked off with the lovely ladies of barrel racing. Savanah Koenig snagged the top slot after the first day of barrel racing. The bull riding, down calf roping and county team roping results were not available at the end of the night. Rodeo Killeen will continue tonight with the pre-show starting at 7:30 p. The young rider tackled the course effortlessly in 16. By Rose Luna Killeen Daily Herald What better way to kick...

But we all know Barbaro finally was euthanized in January of this year, 20 months after the Kentucky Derby champion broke down with an injured right rear leg in the 2005 Preakness Stakes, despite valiant efforts by doctors to save his life. We see it once as jockey Edgar Prado immediately pulls up the horse, and the long battle to save him begins with the commendable work of Pimlico's veterinary crew. Despite HBO's restrained approach, you want to scream, "Don't go!" as Barbaro is led into...

Shepard, who breeds horses on his Kentucky farm, didn't meet with Whiteley but watched archival film and television interviews with the trainer and also spoke to some of his associates. The film captures the allure and backstretch mystique of the racetrack as well as the often quirky characters who populate it, including Ruffian's crusty trainer, hall of famer Frank Whiteley Jr. Once, he said, when Whiteley was hosing down a horse, "I kept bugging him for an interview, and he finally got...

Jay Ferguson, a museum curator, said that without some supporting documentation, record or first-hand account, there's no way to know what trophy they've had since 1962. The museum is trying to locate all Derby trophies for a 2010 exhibit. Ferguson said it appeared to be the true 1937 trophy, and he agreed to keep its existence confidential. Then, the actual trophy showed up, leaving officials to wonder what award they've had for the last 40 years. Now, the museum is left trying to figure...