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The Ultimate Act of “Recycling”

The definition of “recycle” is to convert waste into reusable material. But when it comes to the idea of “recycling,” few of us think of something we waste on a regular basis around the world: perfectly good horses. Just consider how many thousands of horses every year are born and are NOT the fastest, most…

April 21, 2017
Every Thoroughbred Deserves a Chance to Win at Life

We’re counting down the days to the 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, organized by the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a nonprofit dedicated to the placement of ex-racehorses in second careers, and sponsored by Thoroughbred Charities of America. You can join thousands of others who believe that every Thoroughbred deserves a chance to win at…

October 20, 2016
If You Aren’t Using This Amazing Groundwork Technique, You and Your Horse Are Missing Out!

When Dan James of Double Dan Horsemanship was growing up in his native Australia, his father stressed the importance of using long-reining as part of early groundwork when starting colts, as well as using the technique as a safe way to troubleshoot issues when restarting older horses with training or behavior problems. But the influx…

August 30, 2016
Tapping OTTB Potential: Retraining Thoroughbreds Is a Family Affair at TSB

Over the last 20 years I have ridden a number of OTTBs (off-the-track Thoroughbreds), but most recently I have been riding an absolutely stunning and incredibly earnest gelding named “Rocky,” owned by Gayle Davis—a friend and fellow event rider. This enormous chestnut won his Advanced division at Millbrook Horse Trials with US Olympian and TSB…

July 26, 2016
Young Reader Fiction Emphasizes New Lives for Horses off the Racetrack

Linda Snow McLoon’s award-winning Brookmeade Young Riders Series has earned critical praise for its emphasis on hard work and good horsemanship, as well as its authentic representation of the challenges an ambitious young equestrian can face in the world of “riding stable drama.” McLoon’s first two books in the series, CROWN PRINCE and CROWN PRINCE CHALLENGED, also…

July 8, 2013
New Young Reader Horse Fiction Wins for Best Books Intended for Elementary and High School Grades

TSB is over-the-moon about CROWN PRINCE being named a winner at the 2013 New England Book Show in the category for books intended for readers in grades 1 through 12. Congratulations to author Linda Snow McLoon and artist Jennifer Brandon, who created the stunning cover image. Linda Snow McLoon’s first two books from her all-new…

May 23, 2013
Pre-Release Copies of Phillip Dutton’s New Book Available at Rolex Kentucky 2013!

TSB is revving up for a weekend of special giveaways and opportunities to meet Phillip Dutton—12-time USEA Leading Rider of the Year and 5-time Olympian with 2 gold medals—at the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event April 25 through 28 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. We’re celebrating the publication of the new book…

April 18, 2013
Mark Your Calendars for the Eighth Annual Newburyport Literary Festival, Featuring TSB Author Linda Snow McLoon and Matthew Quick, author of THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

Trafalgar Square Books is excited to announce that Linda Snow McLoon, author of CROWN PRINCE and CROWN PRINCE CHALLENGED, the first two books in the Brookmeade Young Riders Series, is one of the featured authors at the eighth annual Newburyport Literary Festival (NLF), which will take place on April 27, 2013, in various venues throughout…

April 16, 2013
Check Out the “Painting Racehorse” and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption on the Today Show!

You may have seen our previous post about Metro Meteor, the “painting racehorse,” and how his exploration of his artistic side is helping to fund New Vocations Racehorse Adoption (CLICK HERE TO READ FULL STORY). Metro Meteor made his primetime television debut this morning as he was profiled on the Today Show (CLICK HERE TO…

April 9, 2013
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Receives Support from the “Painting Racehorse”–Watch the TODAY SHOW on April 9th to Hear the Story!

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption was founded in 1992 to offer retiring racehorses a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and continued education through placement in experienced, caring homes. The New Vocations focus is on adoption versus retirement, believing that each horse deserves to have an individual home and purpose. Close to 4,000 retired Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds have been placed…

March 28, 2013