Rails on Savannah Waterfront

The colony of Georgia began on Savannah’s waterfront in 1733. From fine dining to adult slushies to can’t-miss festivals, this famous cobblestone street has something for everyone.

Rails on Savannah’s River Street are historic remnants of the “River Street Rambler” freight line, which operated from 1889 until roughly 2001. Later used for a tourist streetcar from 2009 to 2015, the tracks are now largely abandoned or partially removed due to redevelopment.

Streetcar rails on River Street, Savannah

 

Track Pony Leading a Race Horse

Most track ponies at Churchill Downs are thoroughbreds, ex-racehorses. It’s their second chance at life, horses that didn’t run fast enough or got hurt. But they must be level-headed thoroughbreds because they have the same stride as a racehorse.

Track Pony Leading a Race Horse

Two Riding Together

Track Ponies Lead Out

The slick Thoroughbreds in their colorful saddle cloths at Churchill Downs catch everyone’s eye. That is, until a large, lead pony steps onto the track!

As a track “pony,” such ponies must be calm, confident, and strong to safely lead Thoroughbreds to the starting gate.

Companion Ponies Waiting for Race Horses

Riding Together