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Vintage Photograph. Horse Racing at Delaware Park. Frame 1
Vintage Photograph. Horse Racing at Delaware Park. Frame 1
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Royal Danieli, Jockey: D. Moore', 1939. Artist: Unknown.
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Racehorse number 1 being led around collecting ring at Cheltenham Racecourse for the National Hunt Festival of Racing, UK
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Champion Carioca wins the Theo. Marks Quality Handicap comfortably at Rosehill yesterday from Silver Phantom and High Law. September 27, 1953.
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Vintage Photograph. Horse trotting at Yonkers Raceway.
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Poll photo collection. Wakanda Club Paris 1936 - Indian shows. Paul Cozé on horseback with lasso behind a donkey; Other cowboy on horseback. May 1936. France, Paris
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Walking around at the start at the Garrison Savannah race course
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Jockey runs after his horse about 1970's, exact place unknown, Czech Republic, Europe
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Anefo photo collection. Selection jump competition for the championship of the Netherlands in The Hague. June 14, 1959. The Hague
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Located on the Irrawaddy River near Mandalay, Ava was the capital of Burma from 1364 to 1841. Intoduced by British colonialists, the game of polo was played by the King's Royal Rifle Corps and by members of society's elite. In the 20th century, the Rangoon polo season ran throughout the dry season (Nov - Apr), its highlight being the Lim Chin Tsong Cup in February.
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Corinne Poth & "Supreme Bounce"
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Anefo photo collection. Drainy gold whip, honoring Jan Wagenaar. July 7, 1962
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Hector Gray with the 2yr old boy Billy Taressa, (Balloch - Cairness) a half mister to the N.Z. Champion gold Script. Taressa went to Rondonia for the A.J.C. spring meeting and row third in the Widden stakes on October 7th Fletcher Taressa is owned by Sir James and Mr. J.  Fletcher. March 07, 1951. (Photo by The "N.Z. Herald")
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Scottish Union, Jockey: B. Carslake', 1939. Artist: Unknown.
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Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Princess Irene participate in riding races on the Grebbeberg. Princess Beatrix. 19 April 1952. Grebbeberg, Rhenen
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Cave Man,  Jockey: C. Richards', 1939. Artist: Unknown.
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Norbert Nigbur, Schalke goalkeeper and icon of Schalke 04, here on 10. 2. 1972 in Gelsenkirchen, in an interview, as a goalkeeper and trotter, Germany, Europe
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Anefo photo collection. Algerian "Spahis" in Groningen sports park. August 28, 1961. Algeria
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Well -slammed rider party in Utrecht
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Larry Waterbury
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Pueblo, Colorado:   July 4, 1905. Eunice Padfield and her horse thrill the holiday crowd as they plunge from a high platform into a pool of water below.
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Horse-training, 1844. 'The training exercises of the racer are of peculiar interest at this moment...the annexed engraving, representing "The Last Sweat"...The process of giving training sweats is to clothe the horse very warmly, and then to walk him to the exercising ground, where he is to be soon started into a canter, which the rider, at a proper time, quickens into a smart gallop over a mile or two'. From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.
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Horse show starter bugler (man blowing bugle) circa 1911.
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Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Princess Irene participate in riding races on the Grebbeberg. Princess Beatrix. 19 April 1952. Grebbeberg, Rhenen
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Trainers at Randwick watch their charges in action in trials for the autumn meeting. From left, F. Allotta (on Pony), F.T. Cush, C. Cullen and C. McLoughlin. April 9, 1952.
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Anefo photo collection. "Horse's day" On horse racing track Duindigt. Tug of war between forty people and three horses. July 20, 1983. Wassenaar, South Holland
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19 The young men are astride the mascot of: (c) U.S.M.A. March 2, 1950. (Photo by Cowles Syndicate).
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'At the Races', c1866-1868, (1937). Creator: Edgar Degas.
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Action shot of cowboy bronc riding at outdoor rodeo, ca. 1950s
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San Domenico 1, The Groom 2, Snowstream 3, Benolo, Dickens. August 27, 1950.
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Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland, Punchestown Racecourse, Horse Racing
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Delton, Jean, Two men on horses in motion, recto - printed, photomechanical print, page, photos, photographically illustrated books, Planche XXXV Fig. 1. Fig. 2., height 242 mm, width 160 mm, 1807 - 1891, maker, manufacturer, 1882 - 1892, paper, collotype, photoprint
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Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam 1965 in the RAI in Amsterdam. Mrs. Korteweg-Koster while receiving a jar. October 22, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
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English Derby at Epsom Downs, Extras, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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English Derby at Epsom Downs, Extras, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Polo Cross. June 21, 1955.
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Picador attacks a bull in the bullfighter arena of Carretera de Aragon in Madrid, Juan Laurent, c. 1880 - c. 1890 photomechanical print  Madrid paper collotype bullfight. theatre (building) - AA - open-air performances. bull-fighter, toreador
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Model Release. M'Drienzo. Vintage Photograph. A man riding a horse.
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Anefo photo collection. Television game "Game without Borders" in Rotterdam Sport Palace, Training, Italian team trains. July 6, 1971. Rotterdam, South Holland
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Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Princess Irene participate in riding races on the Grebbeberg. Princess Beatrix. 19 April 1952. Grebbeberg, Rhenen
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The King at Newmarket: The King on the Heath today watching the gallops.The King stayed the night at Edgington House, Newmarket with his sister, the Princess Royal, and was up early this morning to watch the callops on the heath. This afternoon he *****watch the race for the 2,000 guineas. April 27, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).
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English Derby at Epsom Downs, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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English Derby at Epsom Downs, Extras, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Challenge, Jockey: E. Smith', 1939. Artist: Unknown.
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Smokey Eyes Overtakes The Stewards' Cup Pacemaker.The finish of the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood: Smokey Eyes, Charlie Eyes, Charlie Smirke up winning from Vatellus, ridden by M. Jones and Wild Boy third with R. Reader in the saddle. July 29, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).
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Polo ponies receiving early morning exercise at the National School of Equitation, headquarters for the Season for the ponies of Mr Schwarz, also known as the owner of Jack Horner, the Grand National winner.  Mr Earl Hopping was another American enthusiast who could be seen on most days, schooling ponies in the field adjacent to the big covered riding school of the NSE.     Date: 1928
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Golden Miller and Delaneige at the Last Fence at the Grand National, 1934. Charles Simpson (1885-1938). Oil on canvas. 27 1/4 x 40 1/2in
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USA, New York City, Central Park, People Riding Horses
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Anefo photo collection. Sparta against Feyenoord 0-0, difficulties on spartatribune (with police). November 17, 1974
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English Derby at Epsom Downs Extras, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Past the 9 furlong post and coming up the straight (below) in the Utopia Hack Handicap, Mr. H. Bloomfield's T.B.M. was well in front. October 19, 1946.
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Fast trotters on a fast track, horse racing, circa 1879
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Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam in RAI; Preparations. October 27, 1970
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz), 08/07/1998. Two of the riders racing along the beach.
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We've planned an evening of exciting entertainment , Racetracks, Horse racing, Horses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Tommy Weston, jockey from Yorkshire who was champion jockey in 1926.  Rode for Lord Derby and won the Derby on Sansovino in 1924.     Date: 1927
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High school horse and his owner-trainer at the rodeo of the San Angelo Fat Stock Show, San Angelo, Texas. 1940. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Texas , San Angelo, Texas , Tom Green County
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Vintage Photograph. Horse racing at Hialeah Florida.
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Anefo photo collection. Players of Benfica on Arreslee, Colina and Eusebio, behind it Raul and Simõens. 11 February 1969
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Anefo photo collection. Chio in Rotterdam, second day. 2 September 1959. Rotterdam, South Holland
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Biscuit BackBack at Santa Anita for one more crack at the $100,000 handicap in Charles S. Howard Seabiscuit, last year's handicap Turf Champion, who is Jockey George Woolf (left) and trainer Tom Smith after his arrival in the Southland. November 29, 1939. (Photo by ACME).
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Capt. Cheape
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Photo FinishesMonavalley nails & *****. February  20, 1951.
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Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland, R.D.S, Horse Show
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Topsy Boyce arrives to take part in pix week Rodeo at Ropia West Queensland.Learned to ride a rocking horse later "had ride hard and because that the only way ride in the ***** Chrnavon Ranges 80 miles from Roma. The white riding kit and white-rimmed sombrero are familiar sights at Queensland rodeos - but seldom on a woman competitor.She had "arrived" She went in for novelty events. She learned to leave a horse at galloping pace land on her feet, then spring *****. July 19, 1950.
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Horses coming around curve of race track, Calgary Stampede, Alberta , Horse racing, Race horses, Jockeys, Rodeos, Calgary Stampede. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Lady Drogheda, formerly Kathleen Burn, dressed in a pictureseque dress to plough a field.  The Countess of Drogheda, born Kathleen Moore Pelham Burn married the 10th Earl of Drogheda in 1909 and divorced him in 1922 to marry Guillemo Delanda a polo player. A keen sportswoman she played tennis at Wimbledon, learnt to fly and worked helping refugees during the First World War. She was by all accounts an indomitable woman of fortitude and The Bystander comments how she has having a 'complete change
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Anefo photo collection. Dravers on Mereveld, Theo Massidor throws rider fees in the mud. October 30, 1960
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Press photographers and reporters surround the winning horse and jockey at Epsom Racecourse on Derby Day, UK
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Anefo photo collection. Dravers in the Sportpark in Hilversum, moment from the Dravelij to the Richard Wagnerprijs. March 1, 1959. Hilversum
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Color print by Ludwig Koch depicting races in the Freudenau during the September Meeting 1911, showing horses, jockeys, and racecourse details.
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The picture reproduces rider champion Löthman. The picture taken in the 1860s by photographer Amanda Gussander. Bilden återger Ryttmästare Löthman. Bilden tagen på 1860-talet av Fotograf Amanda Gussander.
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Gilders.....Sporting Life.Jockey Gilders grooms promising 2 yr. old Ebulus.Stable chores are no trouble to Brian Gilders here he grooms the promising 2-year-old Ebulus. August 02, 1954.
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CASA, all-the-way winner of the Werribee Cup at his last start, leaving the track at Flemington with apprentice B. Gilders in the saddle. Casa is engaged in the Wiliamstown Cup tomorrow. November 16, 1954.
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Narragansett Park, R.I., Championship Match Race, 'Alsab' winning over 'Whirlaway.' September 19, 1942 , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Kingston, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: Lithography by Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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English Derby at Epsom Downs, Extras, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Jockies participating in harness race
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Greetings from Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Galisteo, New Mexico, United States. Galisteo Rodeo.
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Leopardstown, Co Dublin, Ireland, Horse Racing, Jockeys At Leopardstown Races
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Bronco Rider at Cheyenne Frontier Days. ca. 1942, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA, Cheyenne Frontier Days, universally recognized as the World's Greatest Outdoor Rodeo, is held at Cheyenne annually the last full week in July. Here are Thrills, Spills and Chills as the World's Best Cowboys contest with outlaw broncs and steers for honors.
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English Derby at Epsom Downs, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Ireland, Dublin, judges at horse show
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