![]() He’s one of a select band of about 200 horses who find their way each year to Barkley’s yard near the village of Donaghcloney, where she has fashioned a safety net of services for thoroughbreds who either can’t race, shouldn’t race or have finished racing.īarkley established her operation under the banner of the Irish Thoroughbred Agency, with the business mission to match horses with suitable humans while ensuring the needs of each has full parity of esteem in the transaction, and that the subsequent relationship between man and beast has a purpose, longevity, good health and a generous dollop of happiness. The Barkley Marathons is an infamously brutal endurance trail race, having only been completed by 15 runners in its 30-year history. The Ted in question is an impressively handsome four-year old Belardo gelding, not quite talented or robust enough to race competitively but still far too good to be deprived of a fulfilling and active future. ![]() Beyond a large window the gentle hills of County Down, mottled with shades of green, roll lazily into the far distance. Just two months ago she had yet to encounter Suzy Barkley but now here she is, comfortably embedded in her kitchen telling a tale of yet another newfound friend she knows simply as ‘Ted’. You’ll hear some of the sounds, a description of some of the sights, and a whole lot about what makes this event so unique, special, and different from the Barkley.Carol Wilson relaxes in her new friend’s home nursing a cup of tea. Join race director “Sherpa” John Lacroix with his special guests Hollis Lyman, Kate Welle, and 2x Niwot’s finisher Brandt Ketterer as they discuss all that is Niwot’s from the day of the race itself. ![]() In this episode we dive into the history and intricacies of “The Barkley of the West,” in HPRS’ Niwot’s Challenge. Take a run with The Human Potential Running Series as we discuss The 2018 Niwot’s Challenge.
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