Patricia Dodd
For approximately 17 years Patricia has worked in the horse racing industry, starting as a groom/rider, gaining two NVQ's in the subject and working up to a position of assistant/head groom. Patricia's wider family are also involved in horse racing, with one of her relatives having ridden in, and won, the Aintree Grand National.
With over 20 years of equine related knowledge, equine and horse racing related subjects are a passion for Patricia, and with her experience of the horse racing industry from a working and spectator point of view, Patricia enjoys conveying related information to a reading audience.
Patricia has tried her hand at writing a fictional novel, and although several publishing companies expressed a possible interest in the finished novel, Patricia has decided to steer away from the fictional market, feeling she is best suited to a non-fiction audience. Patricia thrives on the research and challenges that non-fiction can bring, and is currently working on a horse racing non-fiction project, and has many more projects in mind.
Patricia also enjoys writing poetry, with topics varying from equine, love, passion and rejection, to insanity. Patricia has previously entered poetry into monthly International competitions, gaining second place with a poem entitled The Woman, The Horse on Voicesnet.com. The poem, along with the winner and the third place entries, can be viewed here... www.voicesnet.com/displayonedoc.aspx?docid=167374
Latest Articles
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Aintree 1839 - The Grand Liverpool Steeplechase
Nearly 200 years after the 1839 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, elements of the race are still present in the Aintree Grand National of today.
Apr 22, 2011
- Patricia Dodd
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William Lynn - Founder of Aintree Racecourse and Grand National
In the early 1800s, William Lynn, a hotel owner in Liverpool, created the Aintree racecourse and the spectacular steeplechase event, The Grand National.
Mar 11, 2011
- Patricia Dodd
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Steeplechasing History - 1900s England Steeplechase Racing
Through 1900s England, steeplechasing paved the way for televised racing events, capitalized on sponsorship, and nearly lost the Grand National forever.
Mar 7, 2011
- Patricia Dodd
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Steeplechasing History - Steeplechase Racing in 1800s England
During the history of steeplechasing in England, the 1800s were producing prestigious races, but the sport was also gaining a bad reputation.
Mar 1, 2011
- Patricia Dodd
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Equine Warts - Papilloma Virus Symptoms, Treatments and Control
Equine warts is a highly contagious disease in young horses; reduce the risk of group infections by knowing the symptoms and virus control methods.
Feb 9, 2011
- Patricia Dodd
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Equine Sarcoids - The Six Types of Sarcoids and Treatments
There are six types of equine sarcoids. Although rarely fatal, these forms of equine skin cancer are often distressing and occasionally untreatable.
Feb 7, 2011
- Patricia Dodd
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African Horse Sickness - an Equidae Viral Disease
African horse sickness is a highly infectious disease of African areas; however, climate change could see this deadly disease invade Europe in the future.
Jul 8, 2010
- Patricia Dodd
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Windgalls in Horses - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Windgalls in horses are not usually associated with lameness; however, where lameness is a factor, windgalls should be treat with caution.
Jun 28, 2010
- Patricia Dodd
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Phar Lap - Breeding and Other Information About Big Red
Phar Lap was sired by Night Raid, out of the dam Entreaty; he was 17.1hh and his heart weighed far more than the average horse.
Jun 15, 2010
- Patricia Dodd
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Phar Lap 1932 - Death of Big Red, the Australian Wonder Horse
Phar Lap had won the richest race in Mexico, the Agua Caliente Handicap. It would be the last time Big Red would ever be seen on a racetrack.
Jun 15, 2010
- Patricia Dodd
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