He was the first gelding and the first – and to date only – Canadian-bred horse to win the prestigious Elitlopp. His name was unusual – even in the trotting world. His background captured many hearts. But the gentle giant Billyjojimbob, Trotter of the Year in both Canada and the US, was at heart just the sweet baby of his owner Lori Ferguson.
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The blue collar worker
He competed for 12 seasons, won numerous big races through his 199 career starts and retired only to excel in show jumping...
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Il Capitano
By many considered to be the best trotter in history, he was so popular that his name was even put forward as Foreign Minister of...
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The American hero in Moscow
He was the tiny American with a heart of gold who became a star in the Soviet Union. The pioneering trio of Apex Hanover, Bill...
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The perfect cocktail
When the French studbook was briefly opened between 1987 and 1992, conservative French breeders generally nixed the opportunity...
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The Sheriff’s queen
When Soviet trainer Maria Burdova wanted to drive Apex Hanover in the Prix d’Amerique in 1965 she was denied with the...
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