Elliott Stables

02/27/2025

Horses first, the rest later 😍
credits: tori.the.euestrian

02/27/2025

Poor guy.

02/27/2025

What a great idea to help make drivers more mindful on the roads!

02/27/2025

But I’m not married

Who needs a trailer? !!

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He’s adequately compensated for the service he provides

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02/27/2025

Crying

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We need help finding where this dog came from. If you recognize him, call 937-898-4457 and choose option 1 for dispatch; don’t forget to mention the animal ID listed below. Thanks!

- Animal ID: A082821
- S*x: Male
- Location found: 3170 E. Stroop RD, Kettering, OH 45440
- Time found: 6:45 PM

02/27/2025

Oh my god! 🤣🤣🤣

02/27/2025

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This puppy was brought in by someone who said they found him on Rt 4 between Dayton and Germantown 2/26/25. He was wearing a collar and hoodie. If you know this dog, his owner, or the person who brought him in, please contact Robyn’s Nest at 937-247-9272.

02/26/2025

The auctioneer’s voice echoed through the crowded sales ring, but the bidders weren’t impressed. The c**t standing before them was small, barely 15.1 hands high. He had powerful shoulders and a deep chest, but his legs were short, his stride not as fluid as some of the other blue-blooded yearlings. When the final bid came in at a mere $25,000, his owner, E.P. Taylor, decided to keep him.

That small decision would change horse racing forever.

A Fighter from the Start

Born in 1961, Northern Dancer was never meant to be a legend. He was bred at Taylor’s Windfields Farm in Canada, a country known more for ice hockey than horse racing. But from the moment he stepped onto the track, it was clear—this little horse had the heart of a warrior.

As a two-year-old, he won seven of his nine races, showing a relentless drive that left his competitors struggling to keep up. But it was his three-year-old season that would cement his place in history.

The Road to Kentucky

No Canadian-bred horse had ever won the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious race in America. Many doubted Northern Dancer could handle the mile-and-a-quarter distance, especially against the best horses from the U.S. But Northern Dancer didn’t care about pedigree charts or expert opinions. He just wanted to run.

On the first Saturday in May 1964, the gates flew open at Churchill Downs. The race was fast—one of the fastest in history. As the field rounded the final turn, Northern Dancer, with jockey Bill Hartack aboard, exploded down the stretch, his short legs moving like pistons. He didn’t just win—he set a new Derby record: 2 minutes flat. No horse had ever run it faster.

Two weeks later, he stormed to victory in the Preakness Stakes, proving his Derby win was no fluke. The dream of a Triple Crown was within reach, but in the Belmont Stakes, exhaustion finally caught up to him. He finished third, his only loss of the season.

Still, his reputation was set. Northern Dancer was more than just a champion—he was a fighter, a symbol of determination and grit. Canadians embraced him as their own, their first true racing hero.

From Champion to Kingmaker

After winning the Queen’s Plate with ease, Northern Dancer retired to stud. And that’s when his legend truly began.

What he lacked in size, he made up for in bloodlines. As a sire, he produced one champion after another. His offspring dominated Europe, America, and beyond. Epsom Derby winners, Breeders’ Cup champions, Arc de Triomphe legends—his blood ran through them all. Stallions like Sadler’s Wells, Danzig, and Nijinsky carried his legacy forward, making Northern Dancer the most influential sire in modern racing history.

A Legacy Beyond Time

By the time he passed away in 1990 at the age of 29, Northern Dancer had reshaped the sport. Even today, his name appears in the pedigrees of the world’s greatest racehorses.

He was the little horse who wasn’t supposed to make history. Too small. Too stocky. Born in the wrong place. But none of that mattered. Northern Dancer didn’t listen to doubters—he just ran faster than anyone ever expected.

02/26/2025

Great photography! 🥰❤️
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