Secretariat (1970 – 1989), an American Thoroughbred racehorse! First Triple Crown winner. His record-breaking victory in Belmont Stakes was won by 31 lengths. Loved the movie ‘Secretariat‘ by Disney.
Secretariat grew into a massive, powerful horse. He stood 16.2 hands (66 inches) when fully grown. Noted for being an exceptionally well-balanced horse having a ‘nearly perfect’ conformation and stride bio-mechanics.
His chest was so large he required a custom-made girth, well-muscled, strong hind-quarters. An Australian trainer said, “He is incredible, an absolutely perfect horse. I never saw anything like him”!
Secretariat was inducted into National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1974. Paul Mellon commissioned a bronze statue, known as Secretariat in Full Stride, center of walking ring at Belmont Park.
Incredible racing machine!