It may be broadly stated that, with the single exception of goldfish,

of all animals kept for the recreation of mankind,

the horse is alone capable of exciting a passion that shall be absolutely hopeless.

~Bret Harte

Collecting horse racing memorabilia is a popular and fulfilling hobby.   What more gratifying way to have a connection to your favorite equine? At left, Gabe is especially fond of his Barbaro Beanie.   The Bow of Champions is a one of a kind violin bow made from the tail hairs of Makybe Diva, Ouija Board, Redoute's Choice, Sadler's Wells, Sunline, and Zabeel.  To benefit CatWalk SCI Trust, New Zealand Spinal Trust Fund, the auction, held on Thursday, November 13,  brought the hammer down at $27,250.

• Beware of counterfeit saddle cloths!  There is a site now advertising knock offs for sale as "design your own" famous racehorse saddle cloth.  These are not the genuine article and are only a marketing for profit item.

• Trophies from the collection of Hirsch and Ethel Jacobs to be auctioned at Christie's on January 17, 2008.  Included in the collection is the 1970 Preakness trophy won by Personality, and a number of Stymie trophies.

• The ultimate memorabilia is Trigger in the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Missouri.

Click on the halter plates for details and information on each item and  horse.

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From time to time, a private collector may have items available for purchase.  Items may be found at Derby Memorabilia, the horse racing & Thoroughbred shopping mall.

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