Steve Haskin, Author at The Horse

Steve Haskin

Steve Haskin is Senior Contributor to The Blood-Horse magazine, sister publication to The Horse.

Commentary: One Death Too Many

Posted by Steve Haskin | Jun 14, 2014 | Article

Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on recently retired racehorse Intense Holiday’s death, injuries and deaths in horse racing, and laminitis.

Commentary: The Real Story Behind the “50-1” Shot

Posted by Steve Haskin | Mar 21, 2014 | Article

The motion picture “50-1,” which chronicles Mine That Bird’s Kentucky Derby victory in 2009, was premiered in Albuquerque on Wednesday. So, Steve Haskin took a look back on he remembers Mine That Bird’s Triple Crown journey.

Commentary: St Nicholas Abbey’s ?Brave Battle

Posted by Steve Haskin | Jan 29, 2014 | Article, Colic, Fractures, Laminitis (Founder), Thoroughbred, Thoroughbred Racing

Learn about St Nicholas Abbey’s battle with a fracture that was ultimately ended by a severe bout of colic.

Commentary: St Nicholas Abbey’s  Brave Battle

Posted by Steve Haskin | Jan 29, 2014 | Article

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Irish Thoroughbred racing champion St Nicholas Abbey’s battle to overcome a life-threatening fracture that was ultimately ended by a severe bout of colic.