POR(2) - MAN O' WAR Traditional Geocache
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Welcome to the Poirier Office Road Series (POR), dedicated to legendary Thoroughbred racehorses
This series begins at one of New Brunswick's 83 covered bridges. Grab the cache that is there, and fasten your seatbelts. There will be a variety of hides. Expect the unexpected. Sometimes you'll be required to think outside the box, sometimes you'll need to persevere when your patience will be wearing thin. Enjoy the ride, enjoy the run.
I have dedicated the series to legendary THOROUGHBRED RACEHORSES, these amazing, graceful, beautiful animals whose names most of us have at the very least have heard about.....
MAN O'WAR
When thoroughbred racing needed a boost, Man o' War unleashed his blazing speed and came to the rescue. Though he competed for only two years, he energized a reeling sport. There was a thickness to Man o' War that probably came from his voracious appetite. Let's look at the world of racing that Man o' War entered in 1919: Racing in New York had been eliminated in 1911 and 1912 because of antigambling legislation led by Gov. Charles Hughes. Other states had taken up Hughes' crusade. Many stables had folded and some of the bigger ones had moved to Europe. While racing was legalized again in 1913, World War I soon dominated the public's attention. Attendance and purses were at record lows when Man o' War made his debut on June 6, 1919. By the time he retired 16 months later, he was a national hero, joining Babe Ruth as the first shining stars of the Roaring Twenties. The charismatic horse's popularity had brought fans back to the track. Man o' War went to the post 21 times and won 20 races. He won one race by an incredible 100 lengths and triumphed in another carrying 138 pounds. He whipped a Triple Crown champion by seven lengths in a match race. He brought international recognition to Kentucky breeders and made the United States the racing center of the world. When he retired, he held five American records at different distances and had earned more money than any thoroughbred.
This Cache was hidden by a member of the MGA!
-=Maritime Geocaching Association=-
To respect Groundspeak guidelines (cache needs to be active for 3 months), this cache has been unarchived for the time being. It is now at a special spot with NB historical importance. I will redo this listing when the 3 months are up. In the meantime, enjoy the spot.....
This cache is located next to one one of the few remaining county line markers in the province of New Brunswick.
Take the time to examine this important historical marker, it notes the border between the NB counties of Westmorland and Kent.
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5 srrg hc.