Episode 34: A Horse Racing History Lesson from Matt Reichel

The Amplify Horse Racing Podcast

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame (NMRHOF) educator Matt Reichel will take viewers on a "ride through time" of horse racing in America, from humble beginnings in the 1600s to a national pastime today. Using the NMRHOF's historical galleries as a baseline, Matt will cover different eras of horse racing, including the Colonial era, Pre-Civil War era and the Post-Civil War era.

The mission of the NMRHOF is "to preserve and promote the history of Thoroughbred racing in America and honor the sport’s most accomplished participants in the Official National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame."

You can learn more about the NMRHOF here: https://www.racingmuseum.org/

This episode is a Horse Racing Hangouts edition. The Hangouts are Amplify’s monthly virtual live stream that can be viewed in video form on Amplify's Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. The original version of this aired on March 7 and contained a lot of visuals to accompany the subject-matter, so be sure to check that out to see the museum artifacts that are discussed in the podcast!

You can view it here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzbqxZL2--A&t=743s

Amplify Horse Racing promotes education, experiences, and careers in the Thoroughbred industry. Amplify's mission is “amplification” of the sport of horse racing, by supporting and enhancing the great things the industry is already doing, and developing new opportunities that lead us into the future. Amplify seeks to expand touchpoints and lower barriers to entry, welcoming all ages, backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, or riding disciplines to be involved. Its goal is to generate positivity, find common ground, and highlight areas for collaboration.

To learn more about pursuing a career in the Thoroughbred industry, visit: https://www.amplifyhorseracing.org/

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