He was America's equine blue-collar hero, twice selected as Horse of the Year.
On October 8, John Henry, surrounded by his friends and caretakers, was euthanized at age 32 after vets were no longer able to keep him hydrated and comfortable.
He was purchased sight unseen for $25,000. The fact that he lived so long is at least partially attributed to his feisty spirit. He remains the highest earner for American horses who ran on turf.
After a memorial service at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, where he was spending his retirement, John Henry will be buried in the Hall of Champions, near his paddock.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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