Big hats, bow ties, mint juleps and more people spouting off racing odds than you can shake a riding crop at. It's Triple Crown season and the first leg, the Kentucky Derby, runs this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Raise your julep (or your margarita since it's also Cinco de Mayo) to the renowned "most exciting two minutes in sports."

Nestled in the center of Texas between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is a sweet spot for sports, with both vibrant natural beauty and plentiful outdoor amenities. From off-the-beaten-track races to collegiate level play, our facilities are a natural fit for your next tournament or event. In fact, whether your sport plays out on a diamond, a court, a mountain bike trail, a river, a grass field or a track (or just about anywhere else), we are the place to call yourself the home team away from home. After hours, San Marcos offers shopping, dining and plenty to explore. Our social media game is second to none and our level of service is top-notch. Come visit our city, see our venues, enjoy our weather and meet our staff. You'll be back!

Located in the heart of Illinois, the Peoria Area is known as a premier sporting destination in the Midwest. The city carries a rich tradition of sports, playing host to a great number of events each year, both local and national - traditional and unique.

While much has been written about equestrian sports at the college and professional levels, not as much attention is paid to where riders start. The Interscholastic Equestrian Association was formed to give athletes a forum for competition starting as early as sixth grade. Learn about this dynamic group now.

"No horse can go as fast as the money you bet on him."

~Nate Collier, cartoonist and humorist