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Josh Gifford, trainer of Grand National winner Aldaniti, dies aged 70 - The Guardian

Irish Times

Josh Gifford, trainer of Grand National winner Aldaniti, dies aged 70 The Guardian You could head into the final fence upsides, give your horse a couple of smacks and edge into lead, but two strides after the fence he'd be back level with you again. But most of all, he was a proper gentleman." As a trainer, Gifford remained an avowed ... Grand National trainer Josh Gifford passes away at 70BBC News Aldaniti trainer dies at 70Irish Times Josh Gifford - one of racing's most colourful and loved charactersBBC Sport SkySports -Telegraph.co.uk all 38 news articles »

Horse racing notebook: Success brings trainer double duty - Houston Chronicle

Horse racing notebook: Success brings trainer double duty Houston Chronicle "In horse racing, there's semipro, college and high school," he said. Pish commended Bob Baffert's skill as both a hands-on trainer and manager who understands different levels of racing. "Baffert's great at all levels," Pish said. and more »

Wis. Rapids man tames mustang for makeover contest - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

Wis. Rapids man tames mustang for makeover contest Wisconsin Rapids Tribune By Deb Cleworth, Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids Bruce Benson, 57, is training a wild mustang as part of the Extreme Mustang Makeover, a contest that is part of the Midwest Horse Fair set for April 20 to 22 in Madison. Trainers and their horses compete ... and more »

On Location: Chief trainer Bobby Lovgren rides high in 'War Horse' - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

On Location: Chief trainer Bobby Lovgren rides high in 'War Horse' Los Angeles Times The Oscar-nominated film, which used more than 150 horses, was one of the toughest jobs to date for the veteran animal trainer. Horse trainer Bobby Lovgren works with his horse Finder at his ranch in Acton. Finder is among more than 150 horses in the ... 'War Horse' star one of Hollywood's equine eliteSan Jose Mercury News 'War Horse' has many levelsThe State Journal-Register Your Horse Is in the Army Now! But Where Did War Horses Go Before They Were ...Practical Horseman Magazine (blog) Blogcritics.org (blog) all 23 news articles »

Najjaar eyes start in Southwest - ESPN

Najjaar eyes start in Southwest ESPN Shadwell Farm's nice maiden winner Najjaar is listed as probable for the Grade 3, $250000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on February 20 according to trainer Danny Peitz, pending another good week of training at the Hot Springs, Arkansas, track. and more »