Tragic Turn of Events in Equestrian World as Beloved Equine Passes Away at 34

The equestrian community witnesses countless racehorses arrive and leave the racing scene. However, some racehorses leave an indelible mark in everyone’s hearts for years to come, like former Kentucky Derby Champion, Secretariat. The ravishing racehorse beat almost every single opponent it faced and later passed on his legacy to his offspring.

However, the equestrian community recently took a sharp blow when the news of the demise of his last known daughter arrived. A renowned journalist who was tracking the children of Secretariat broke the news with a social media post. 

Equestrian journalist pens a heartfelt message for Secretariat’s daughter

The ravishing racehorse made its name on its exhilarating speeds and powerful performances in the 1970s and is remembered to date. Secretariat boasted a massive record of 16 wins in 21 starts. In fact, he finished third in the race he performed the worst in. The undisputed king of the tracks also claimed victory in the 1973 Grade 1 Kentucky Derby. The legacy left behind by Secretariat is revered by every equestrian trainer. 

Time continued its course and several of his offsprings passed away and joined him in the afterlife. The world received another saddening news of the demise of Secretariat’s last known daughter recently. Trusted Company lived for 34 years and gave birth to several talented offsprings. The sad news of her demise was first reported by author, photographer, and journalist, Patricia McQueen. The renowned journalist posted a heartfelt message on her Facebook page on 10th September 2023. 

Expressing her heartfelt eulogy, she penned, “I knew it was inevitable. After all, it’s the rare Thoroughbred that makes it past 30 years, let alone past 34. Still, having to say farewell to the delightful Trusted Company even at her advanced age is hard. For now, I’ll honor her memory simply with a photo from the first time I saw her in late 2018.” 

She further wrote that it was a thrill to have known her. McQueen is very passionate about equestrian sports, especially Secretariat, his legacy, and his next generation. In fact, she has also authored a book about the mighty and lightning-fast equestrian racehorse.

The evergreen career of Secretariat condensed into beautiful pages

Patricia McQueen is a woman of many talents, with equine journalism and award-winning photography being her strongest suit. McQueen currently runs her own gaming industry website and is the editor of a lottery trade publication.

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She started taking an interest in equestrian sports and equine beauty after witnessing Secretariat race in 1973. McQueen has been a sincere follower of his offsprings ever since and visited them in various parts of the world. McQueen also owns a website that dedicates several articles, photographs, and an entire book to Secretariat. 

The book, titled, “Secretariat’s Legacy” beautifully covers one of the greatest racehorses in equestrian history. It contains 298 pages and consists of 282 lovely photographs.

The evergreen Secretariat fan published the book this year, after 50 years of his Kentucky Derby triumph. While Trusted Company has left this world, her beautiful memories will forever be safe in the lovely pages of McQueen’s book.

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