Check out this excellent tribute to Man O 'War from the Daily Racing Form:
http://www.drf.com/blogs/man-o-wars-funeral-remarkable-final-tribute-majestic-champion
This story, complete with video, audio and photos, describes in detail Man O' War's funeral. While it shows that a horse of his stature is in fact mortal, the story also reiterates the fact that equine athletes can be great heroes, and people should not be afraid to show their love and appreciation for them.
During the time of Man O' War, horses were well utilized, and they were a necessity in American society. Today, those of us in the racing industry are in the unique position of trying to market the Sport of Kings in a society where the horse is no longer put on a pedestal. Racing fans can be criticized for their appreciation of the beauty of the horse. Those who criticize, however, need only read this tribute to realize there is room for a little compassion in our rough and tough industry. It was there during the golden years, so why not now?
I hope 21st century greats like Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra, and Curlin will be remembered and celebrated with the same enthusiasm and perfection that Man O' War was.
About The Writer
- knriley
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Thank you for visiting Turf Beat! My name is Kelsey, and I'm a recent journalism graduate from Toronto, Canada with an incurable passion for Thoroughbreds and horse racing. My experiences thus far have included working for leading breeders in Canada and the U.S., an internship with The Blood-Horse magazine, and a position on the Woodbine backside. I am extremely fortunate to have been selected for the Darley Flying Start management training programme, and the focus of this blog over the next two years will be on my Thoroughbred industry experiences in Ireland, England, America, Australia, and Dubai. So check back, comment, and thank you for visiting Turf Beat!
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