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1 *Attention Subscribers: Because of changes in the production schedule due to the holidays the January issue of Hoof Beats will be mailed out to subscribers on Monday, January 4th. If you have not received your January issue by January 20th, please email us at hoofbeats@ustrotting.com or call us at 1-888-800-USTA ext. 3335. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

FEATURES

And They’re Off
Mobile starting gates make racing safer and fairer
by T.J. Burkett
Said and Done
Through racing’s ups and downs, Well Said proves himself a deserving champion
by Nicole Kraft
Gentleman Jim
‘Lucky’ trotter brought fortune to his connections in 2009 and hopes to continue in 2010
by Ken Weingartner
One Good Man
 Peter Kleinhans is not only a jack of all trades—he’s a master of them, too
by Bill Finley

COLUMNS

Watching the Wheels
Train Runnin’
by Mike Tanner

In Harness
Crunching Numbers
by Stanley F. Bergstein

Double Gaited
A Different Story
by Tom LaMarra

Dean’s List
All Stallions, Great and Small
by Dean A. Hoffman


DEPARTMENTS

Here They Come
The McNamara Barrier


Spotlight On: Frank M. Antonacci


Industry News
Year in Review: A look back at the 2009 racing season
by T.J. Burkett


Profile: Florence Browne
Mastering the Monster: Natural horsemanship can help train the most difficult Standardbreds
by Ian McCollum


Profile: Dance With Dan
Dancing With a Star: Former groom finds early success with Ohio-bred pacer
by Kelsey Corcoran


Industry Trends
Birthday Blues: Fewer Happy New Years are celebrated for foals born Jan. 1
by Nicole Kraft


Breeding Shed
Prep Work: Use ‘downtime’ to maximize breeding success
by Jon Wiesman


Track Trends
Best Bye: Stakes condition allows top earners to skip eliminations
by Nicholas Oakes


Driver’s Seat
Giving Back: Drivers reach out when not in the sulky
by Justynn Brown

Passing Time
The Oklahoma Sage: Hoof Beats remembers Bion Shively
by Chris Robbins

The Classics
Born to Greatness: Noble Victory lived up to his lofty expectations
by Dean A. Hoffman

Equine Clinic
Deep Freeze: Surprise winter swim doesn’t keep Mr Mcrail from the winner’s circle
by Kimberly French

Shoeing News
Foal Patrol: Some leg deformities in babies can be corrected
by Steve Stanley

Bay’s Anatomy
Joint Chiefs: Understanding joint supplements can help your horse move freely
by Dr. Yvonne Elce

Tips of the Trade
Tight Muscles: Learn how to respond to a horse that’s tying up

Grandstand View
The National View: Developing a successful marketing plan
by Joe Scurto

Winner’s Circle
Big Man: Gentle-giant pacer survives life and death to find a home filled with love
by Sharon Kassil


2009 Editorial Index

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