Monday, May 2, 2011

On Nureyev's Birthday

I was on the phone with a friend from my Walmac days and as we were talking I pointed out that today would have been Nureyev’s birthday. “I know,” she said, having been thinking about him too, and it really kind of hit home how much I miss obsessing over his sons and daughters on the racecourse.

At a time when Danzig and Sadler’s Wells are firmly establishing themselves as the prevalent names in international pedigrees, it has made me sad to see the sub-fertile Nureyev’s line dying out, and to realize that the younger generation of racing folk are probably not familiar with his amazing story.

I found a few links on Wikipedia leading to Blood-Horse articles that were published after Nureyev’s death on October 29, 2001, and I’m re-posting two of them here. If you love horses and don’t know what Nureyev went through, I highly recommend “A Look Back.” The fact that this horse not only survived but lived comfortably and physically flourished for 14 years after his accident is a testament to the people who cared for him.

Remembering Nureyev” is his obituary.


1 comment:

  1. "The fact that this horse not only survived but lived comfortably and physically flourished for 14 years after his accident is a testament to the people who cared for him." It's also a testament to his fortitude and willingness to trust those caring for him. The idea of a full leg cast on my own TB mare is a scary thought, and she is generally a wonderful patient!

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