I'm glad to hear this remarkable horse is doing well! Only wish your article had featured a current picture of the birthday boy.
You gotta love John. I have the "dubious" honor of getting bitten by him while visiting KHP in 1985. Being a horseperson - without even thinking about "Who" he was - I smacked him in the side of the head! His groom thought that was hilarious! He was a naughty boy! He let me think he was enjoying the attention and wow - he was as fast with his teeth as he was with his feet!! Many more, you grouchy ol' guy!
Thank you so much for this information! I have loved John Henry ever since I read him on a book when I was kid. John Henry is very funny and cute old man. I saw him at the Kentucky Horse Park and you now what? He kissed me on the cheek!! I love him. FOR EVER JOHN HENRY RULES THE RACE TRACK WIT ALL OTHER HORSES!!
I watched him race when I was a kid. He caught my attention because my favorite teacher had the same name. I thought anybody who is named after such a great horse had to be cool. I wish him many more birthdays to come.