He meant a lot to me whem my mother was in hospice...I watched the Belmont over and over and it gave me courage, "my inner Sectetariat." And just before that I was at his birthplace..and reminded that day was the date of his passing. It was a spiritual journey all the way...
@@secretariatgirl4249Very touching memory. I hope your mom’s suffering didn’t last very long & that time has eased the pain in your heart. I myself have been in the habit of re-watching Secretariat’s Belmont Stakes often. For many years now. It awes, elates & gives me hope. His other 2 Triple Crown races are rather enjoyable too 😃THANK YOU, BIG RED, for the joy & inspiration you continue to bring us humans 🫶❤️✨🌈
I visited Claiborne in 1980, when Secretariat was 10. He was a beautiful and kind horse, but really tore around his paddock and put on quite a show of speed. This was way before laminitis affected him. I had my picture taken with Big Red, had it blown up to poster size, and got to pet him.
I was 18 living in Ireland in 1973. Remember hearing all about Secretariat on the radio at that time. I am not a horsey person at all but was in Kentucky a few years ago an made a point of visiting Claiborne to see his resting place. Very simple place full of big names but with a great sense of history and magic in the air. Great story and the wonderful legacy that is Secretariat
I'd love to visit Secretariat's grave. I use to put flowers in his monument at Belmont Park. I cried with this video. RIP, unforgettable and unique horse
I was 11 years old, but I got to see him run. On TV in the early 70s . It was not all clear. But you remember the announcer calling out his name. Here comes secretariat. I have been going to the race track since the 1970s , till now. The Greatest race horse you bet. Like Ali said of all time. RIP Big Red 🙏🏼
I actually got to go to Claiborne farms a few weeks ago and it was amazing!!! i loved it sooo much! I love Secretariat so much! Thank you for uploading this video it's amazing!
I was an eventer in my younger years. We went down to the horse park every year to see the Rolex three day event. My most memorable and favorite year we went to tour Claiborne and Three Chimneys. Unfortunately, Secretariat was gone by this time. I did get to see Flatter, Seeking the Gold, Pulpit, the incredible Danzing and Mr. Prospector. At that time Monorcos was also there, I have a beautiful picture of me petting him. He was such a kind stallion with so much presence. I knelt at big red's grave and had a little conversation with him on him being the greatest in history and the mark he's left on racing and in our hearts. He didn't produce many remarkable colts, but most do not realize what a prolific brood mare sire he was. His girls produced many, many graded stakes winners. I ended my ramblings with Secretariat by telling him in all these years there hasn't been and there never will be another quite so special. 💗
Nicole, I hope you see my Like check three years after you wrote that beautiful tribute to the tremendous machine himself. What a beauty he was in every way. It would be a dream come true for me to visit his grave site, and tell him I love him. Thank you.
I wanted to see it 15 years ago but you had to make a reservation.We were pushed for time that week when on vacation.I got to see his birthplace outside of Richmond,VA later.That was a treat to see the barn he was born in.
The last two pieces of music are by Hans Zimmer. They are from the soundtrack of "Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron." The one track is called "Homeland" and the other is "Run Free." Although this movie is geared for children and young adults, I believe anyone who loves horses will love the movie. I'm not sure if the horses you mention are all in the same row as Secretariat. If you contact Clairborne Horse Farm, they could tell you. Thank you for the compliment.
I train horses back in the 70s and I got to see Claiborne in a lot of the old horses buckpasser and and Bold Ruler all of them and I love secretary he's the greatest horse of all times
Nice photographs and video. Visited the farm back in 1989 when it had the great stallion roster of Secretariat, Nijinsky, Mr. Prospector, Danzig, Forty Niner, Ack Ack, Ferdinand, Devil's Bag, Private Account, Ogygian, and others. Didn't get to see Spectacular Bid, Damascus, or Conquistador Cielo, who were at the Marchmont part of the farm.
The only horse to ever defeat Zenyatta! And it was in her final race, no less, when all eyes were upon them. What a moment. Blame had so many accomplishments; what a career!
This is wonderul, first I've seen of someone actually putting flower on his grave and plus people on bended knee with a hand placed tenderly on top of stone. One wish, that you had slowly panned camera on each stone in row running back fm Secretariat's grave. A wel as Bold Ruler, are Princequillo and Nasrullah in tht row? This is a lovely video. thank you so much.
Thanks for the video. As much as I respect Claiborne, I'm not sure that I like their handling of the studs---those guys should NOT be 1500 lbs! You could see how overweight he was--those poor mares. And treats constantly to control them? I've got 3 stallions--2 Arabs and a TB and NONE of them bite or kick or are seriously over weight, you can pet their heads, necks--wherever. I don't give peppermints (seriously, sugar? Who thought that was a good idea? Laminitis is often caused (not always, but often) by an equine form of diabetes. Only treats my boys get are a carrot, or maybe, maybe an equine cookie (mostly made up of minerals that they need anyway) after a hard days work when they've done a good job. Anyhow, thanks again for the video, nice to see War Front and Blame.
I've been there on a tour and these people are professionals who know how to handle stallions. Your horses are a completely different story, as I'm assuming they were not raised in the industry to race and are not breeding up to three times a day. If there is any lack of respect, it's because nobody put the time into teaching manners before the horse started racing. I'm sure you are well aware that manners aren't the main concern for a racehorse. I'm not saying it's right, but you can't come here bragging about how your stallions behave better and blaming the handlers. Your stallions likely had a better foundation on manners to start from. It's not fair to act like if these stallions aren't perfectly behaved, that it's because of the handlers. They are just doing their job, which is not to train the horse to stand quieter. I agree with you that the stallions are somewhat overweight, but it's not because they get constant treats. The only time they get treats are when the public is there for a tour. I actually think it's fantastic that they give the public access and this is the only big breeding farm that will let you touch the studs and give them a treat. The treats are not to control the stallion, they are to please the public. I've been to Claiborne multiple times and have never seen any questionable handling. Three Chimneys won't let you get anywhere near their stallions, it's nice that Claiborne does. I only wish Clairborne would exercise their stallions under saddle to keep them in shape like a few of the other breeding farms do. It's good for their body's and their minds and I don't understand why all breeding operations don't exercise the stallions that weren't retired due to injury.
Actually, that's Seabiscut and I believe he's under a tree in California. Last I heard only 3 people knew where that tree is/was, and they've all passed away.
I saw the race between Secretariat and ruffain.( spelling sorry) .what a race that was. a fill aka mare against a power house. but sadly she broke down on the back stretch 😪
I 'll be to know big red colts and fillys gggrandson and gggrand fillyd never end up on slaughter or any horses owner breeders need to be more reasonable in they ownership of beautiful animals give us gifts as companies gb all horses and a place be loved care for they hole lives all breeds and corsses and mixs..
I am thinking tapit sire. A. P inday is from secertiat line And that him grandad of aemarcan pharaoh he granddad if horses and foals are racing and will be doing so for many years come the big red will all ways be around in those lines and can only hope they retirement is paid for and be happy healthy and care for in later years it only right owners be responsible do the right thing for horse winner and stud fees you all lots money
blame did not win the 2010 breeders cup cause he was better than zenyatta he won cause everything was planned don't forget Claiborne farm was celebrating 100 years and I told this to a friend of mine.
