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While different methods have been used over the years to try to get horses to race better, a trainer is now on probation for trying to qualify a horse equipped with an iPod.
Horseman Myles Heffernan of Glace Bay, N.S. was recently placed on six months probation for "misconduct prejudicial to the best interest of racing" by the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission in an attempt to qualify pacing gelding Camarkable.......

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And I thought I had heard everything.....

[Mara]

I like to run while listening to music myself! Why not horses? Though I do wonder at the rationale behind equipping the horse with an iPod.

I wish the story had another ending, though. Wouldn't it be fun if Camarkable were allowed to wear the iPod and he turned into a complete superstar with it?

[showhorsegallery]

I think someone has watched the movie "Racing Stripes" too many times.

[LexInVA]

If he was making him listen to Kenny G., then he needs to be put on notice! That's animal abuse plain and simple.

[Alagirl]

If he was making him listen to Kenny G., then he needs to be put on notice! That's animal abuse plain and simple.

[danceronice]

Aw, come on, article, no playlist? Maybe it was a motivational speaker. "I'm good enough, I'm fast enough, and gosh darn it, people like me! Repeat.."

[Alagirl]

Aw, come on, article, no playlist? Maybe it was a motivational speaker. "I'm good enough, I'm fast enough, and gosh darn it, people like me! Repeat.."

faster and I get some Uncle Jimmy's
faster and I get some Uncle Jimmy's....

[jengersnap]

Aw, come on, article, no playlist? Maybe it was a motivational speaker. "I'm good enough, I'm fast enough, and gosh darn it, people like me! Repeat.."

Chariots of Fire
We Are the Champions
I Believe I Can Fly
World's Greatest

etc....LOL