Shippensburg University head women’s swimming coach Tim Verge has confirmed the recruitment of five student-athletes who have each agreed to attend the university and will suit up for the Raider program in the fall. “What a wonderful group of people we have set to join us for next year,” Verge said. “We certainly hope to […]
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Dixie Kendall and Steele on an endurance ride. Credit: Noelle Synder/TAA
The old adage of “slow and steady wins the race” may just be true with the racing career of Casey s Lear. The daughter of Musketier (GER) finished last in a field of nine under Churchill Down s famed twin spires in her first and only start, a maiden claiming race for 2-year-old fillies. The striking grey then made her way to TAA-accredited Second Stride to find a more suitable job.
Looking for a new endurance mount, Dixie Kendall was immediately taken by what she saw about Casey s Lear first, her beautiful coat; and second, that she had some trail experience. The decision was an easy one for Kendall, who brought Casey s Lear home and appropriately renamed her “Steele.”