Rep. James P. Moran (D-Va.) is taking on a new cause—ending the slaughter of horses in the U.S. for human consumption overseas after receiving a petition from a nine-year-old New Hampshire boy.
They Like Horses, Don't They?
Horsing Around During The Morning Rush
We realize that many Virginians had a pretty rough commute this morning. But, hey, at least the horses were comfortable.
Whoo, Go Horseys, Go!
Sure, horse racing ranks somewhere between golf and the Tour de France on the list of most-clamored for sports in the American collective consciousness. But it's still worth noting that the Preakness Stakes -- also known as the "Race for the Black-Eyed Susans," or "That One That Comes After The Kentucky Derby" -- will go on this afternoon, in all of its state-owned glory at nearby Pimlico. Looking for stories to entertain you through the five-hour leadup to today's race? Here's one: jockey Calvin Borel, who rode 50-1 longshot Mine That Bird to victory in the Kentucky Derby, is dismounting that horse to ride a different horse -- gasp, drama! -- who just so happens to be a filly (that's a female horse, people) named Rachel Alexandra.
Saturday Horses of No Color Photo: March 14, 2009
It's hard to see sophiagrrl's photo as something other than a thick, soupy abstraction. In this high-key image, white patches on the figures bleed into the background, while the wide range of gray values is emphasized.

