The Hayloft Hour

Today's story follows two Uruguayan racehorses, Lebón and Cinzano, to the United States where they are quickly surrounded by scandal. One suddenly dies in a mysterious accident and other ends up banned from racing, all while their importer rakes in tens of thousands of dollars from his suspicious dealings.  If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off My Equi Art: https://myequiart.com/discount/JORDYNxMEA for 10% off

This episode covers Operation Cowboy, executed by US Troops at the end of WWII. Hitler had seized the Lipizzaners of The Spanish Riding School to breed a "superhorse" for his "master race", but Germans surrendered the horses to US troops as the Soviet army began to get too close for comfort. Follow the story of how in a couple short days over 600 horses made it to freedom. If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off My Equi Art: https://myequiart.com/discount/JORDYNxMEA for 10% off

In this story we explore the story of Phar Lap, a rags to riches story of an initially unremarkable horse that captured the hearts of many around the world but ultimately met an untimely death after rising to racing stardom. How Phar Lap died is still debated today and remains unsolved. If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages.  Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off  DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off  My Equi Art: https://myequiart.com/discount/JORDYNxMEA for 10% off

In this episode we cover the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Helen Brach after she discovered her lover, Rick Bailey, was committing some serious crimes in the horse business. She allegedly threatened to go to authorities about what she knew and was never heard from again. Was it the boyfriend, the butler, or someone who never came forward?  If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off

In this episode we cover submissions from my Instagram followers of their own personal horror stories from being in the horse industry. These are read verbatim and live. These range in topics, length, and outcomes but are all important to share. My hope is that telling these stories will help others recognize when they may be in a bad situation and help them feel less alone and perhaps help them stand up for themselves or the horses. If you have a story you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] and be sure to omit any personal details like names or locations. If you have an episode idea that relates to true crime, scandals, or other dark stories of the horse industry, send those my way too! Visit us on social media by clicking here Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off

In this episode we cover what may be the largest loss of unborn and newborn foals in Kentucky's history (and maybe EVER). It took a massive effort by experts and scientists to solve this case. And the culprit this time isn't human. If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off

In this episode we cover the tragic loss of thoroughbred racing legend Alydar in 1990 at Calumet Farm in Lexington, KY under management at the time by J.T. Lundy.  Was this a convenient tragedy or intentional insurance fraud? If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off

In this episode we cover the case of Rita Crundwell who embezzled millions of dollars from the city of Dixon, Illinois in order to fund her breeding, owning, and showing of horses with the American Quarter Horse Association and National Snaffle Bit Association. This story was covered in the popular documentary All the Queen's Horses as well as various other podcasts, but I wanted to tell this story from a horse person's perspective and give my input as a fellow owner and competitor.  If you have a story or topic suggestion you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] or in the contact form on spottedbay.com. Find us at spottedbay.com for blog versions of these stories and links to our other social media pages. Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off

In this episode we cover submissions from my Instagram followers of their own personal horror stories from being in the horse industry. These are read verbatim and live. These range in topics, length, and outcomes but are all important to share. My hope is that telling these stories will help others recognize when they may be in a bad situation and help them feel less alone and perhaps help them stand up for themselves or the horses.  If you have a story you'd like to submit please do so at [email protected] and be sure to omit any personal details like names or locations. If you have an episode idea that relates to true crime, scandals, or other dark stories of the horse industry, send those my way too! Visit us on social media by clicking here Discount codes: Herd of Zebras: JORDYN10 for 10% off DAPPLEBAY: JORDYN10 for 10% off