Runhappy: The Documentary

[@lsieu]

I love that he ran on just oats, hay, water, compassion and love!

[@lsieu]

@sam ludman oh no! No, I had not heard such a thing.

[@lsieu]

@sam ludman phew! Thanks for setting it straight!

[@lsieu]

I think both of you might consider removing your comments.

[@nealm6764]

Yep. In professional cycling during the Lance Armstrong doping era, the riders who rode clean called it "riding on bread and water", and that is what Run Happy did. Major respect to him and his owners and trainers.

[@LisaPelletier]

I rescued a mare this year who goes back to Bold Ruler, War Admiral, Native Dancer, and Northern Dancer. She surely would have wound up going to slaughter because she has serious loading issues. I am glad to see that there are a few ethical Thoroughbred owner/trainers out there. Her racing name was Ms. True Way. Out of a mare called Ms. Will A Way. By a stallion called True Direction. She is an incredible lovely mare. It took sedation and a mustang shoot to get her loaded and home. I'm glad these people value this magnificent stallion. Sadly this mare was not a top performer and was sold to inexperienced horse people who did not maintain her as she should have been. But Rest assured she is in good hands with me and this will be her for ever home.

[@jayr3635]

"Bad loaders" is ALWAYS a handling issue, not a horse issue!! There are thousands upon thousands of hands that can get that horse walking into a trailer as if it's her favorite place on earth!

[@jayr3635]

But wow!! Impressive lines to say the least!!

[@mactrece661]

Randomly came across this dannm what a great story. Very beautiful horse. What made the video though was his big heart he has by helping during the flood

[@ZenyattafanfromCa]

He was just the bomb. I loved watching him. His name fits him perfectly

[@frankpalacios8408]

I visited Claiborne Farm back in 1997 and was in awe in having Unbridled, Seeking the Gold and the great Mr. Prospector be brought out of the stall and we were able to pet them and take pictures. I do remember stall #1, there was an aura in standing there knowing the great horses of the past used to stay there. Runhappy has earned its spot there.

[@billiebergmann471]

oh, you've been there? I am jealous :-) and yes, Runhappy really earned his spot there

[@secretariatgirl4249]

I was there 4 years sgo...gave me the chills to see all the great names in the cemetary and yes, I did weep at Secretariart's humble grave.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I've always been a fan of horse racing , I'm moving to Kentucky and want to visit as many farms & get more involved where would you recommend that i start, I'm hoping to to go to the Breeders Cup this year any advice you might have I'd really appreciate it .

[@crooked9810]

He has quite a few amazing horses in his bloodline.. for example.. he has: Secretariat A.P. Indy Ninjinsky Seattle Slew Northern Dancer Mr. Prospector fabulous horses come from fabulous bloodlines

[@laurenspeck1559]

My Thoroughbred has all those horses! Afleet Alex is her grand father! If you dont believe me look her up in Thoroughbred Pedigree, her name is "Sky in charge"

[@destinationaddictionsamsar7894]

Blood lines mean nothing because a horse is a horse and I wish people would understand stand that.😕

[@karmagirl7858]

Army Animal Nerd MyDays you are soooooo right!!!!!!!

[@elliteequine3785]

@@laurenspeck1559 sure.

[@elliteequine3785]

@@destinationaddictionsamsar7894 Thank you.

[@SomeStupidSketchShowGuy]

He's a great sprinter not a miler. Sad they didn't keep him as a sprinter in his 4 year old year

[@TheJepster2010]

He sure looked like a sprinter, not a router. The bigger prizes are for distance. With his innate talent, they were always going to try to see if he stretch out. You and I would probably have tried it too.

[@silverkitty2503]

@@TheJepster2010 If you know a horse you know a horse.

[@marioperalta1807]

@@TheJepster2010 don't forget Mr prospector his long race was a seven furlong and look how his sons, great sons and great great sons has done on long distance even american pharot won the triple crown descending from Mr prospector line.

[@agustindejesus7398]

@@marioperalta1807maybe under the drugs. Wasnt him Baffert horse?

[@trollsgaming1553]

@@agustindejesus7398 I don’t think Baffert was even old enough to walk at he the time mr prospector was racing

[@tamsindelaharpe1568]

The one thing that everybody in this documentary keeps coming back to is that the most important thing to them is the horse. I admire that. Seen alot of trainers, owners, riders and jockeys say the most important thing is money or winning

[@kaluki302]

All these people pointing to this horses success due to his bloodlines, yet they fail to realise millions of thoroughbreds have had horses such as Secretariat, Seattle Slew and more in their bloodlines and they never won a race. Bloodlines do not always equal a great racing horse, this horse was pure luck.

[@vickiboy2250]

Tell that to the sh*ts ar Taylor Made, who because California Chrome had a poor pedigree decided to sell him. He may have not had the pedigree, but dammit he had the talent. They couldnt wait one year more for the colts to be under saddle....

[@jennyandersson6238]

Kaluki It’s just like purebred dogs. The rich wants the most expensive dogs, horses, cats etc, so they can brag about it.

[@aaroneaton583]

It's not luck it's called skills

[@ThestorytellerofKatunga]

Its the heart ,not the legs

[@blacksheep1222]

Takes both

[@SHENworks]

Lovely documentary. Thank you! I've always thought RunHappy has a beautiful confirmation and way of going. Wish running your horse without Lazix or Bute was the rule and not the exception.

[@necoo4811]

Ok umm bute is actually not that bad for horses it’s basically a pain killer just like if you went o get surgery on you shoulder the doctor most likely gave you pain killers bute does the same thing it’s a relaxation to them drugging your horse isn’t the best idea but voting for trump happened and look how that turned out all I’m saying is that bute can help horses just think sometimes

[@meganproffitt424]

@@necoo4811 "Ok umm" if a horse has to be injected with a painkiller before running, then they shouldn't be running. Simple. When a horse is in PAIN, it means there is something WRONG.

[@necoo4811]

Megan Proffitt your basically saying that if you had strep you don’t take medicine so you can feel good a feel better

[@meganproffitt424]

The Night Is Young That’s not what I said at all. Taking night quill and working is one thing. It’s another for an athlete to be in physical pain and still working. They are completely different.

[@meganproffitt424]

The Night Is Young You can *NOT* compare an over the counter medicine to a doctor prescribed prescription. There is a reason why one is on the store shelves for anyone to buy and the other is only prescribed by doctors

[@paigel.2013]

I love his name so much. Runhappy suits his temperament and his talent so much.

[@MaybelleMcDawn]

I feel he gets his classy ness from secretariat

[@thisbrokenrecord9960]

Bradylover 31 he kind of reminds me of Secretariat! But a horse is there own horse.

[@Emily-dv7xi]

@@anasalhomsi5501 No it's not🤦

[@brookedavidson7305]

1-800-drinkbleach yes it is-

[@srfotog]

@Michelle Green AND Mr. Prospector

[@voidmc6212]

"Classyness' isn't a word

[@equinebear7051]

See Maybe all Horses could be like this if humans stoped using drugs and giving the horse the proper care that they need Edit: I typed this comment a year ago, I was uneducated. The horses are treated like royalty and are bred to run.

[@nomaannomaan4072]

Runhappy is leterally getting whipped while running how is that proper care Runhappy more like Runsad

[@equinebear7051]

Nomaan Nomaan the whips aren’t hard there foam. I was uneducated a year ago when I wrote this comment.

[@avakinemiyyy8690]

Nomaan Nomaan the whips are foam and doesn’t hurt as much as a normal whip

[@nomaannomaan4072]

@@equinebear7051 so would you like to get whipped by a foam whip 😂🤣

[@equinebear7051]

@@nomaannomaan4072 ?

[@xlr8tedzoom]

I love watching race horse documentaries and this one popped up to view. Little did I know it was Mack's horse. I grew up in Houston and to see a local do so well in more categories than racing brings a smile. To see Ruhappy stand at Claiborne in stall #1 is a testament that you don't need a big barn to get the job done.

[@karafreeman2884]

Please tell me I’m not the only one who cried.

[@enriquelopezjr7852]

This is just awesome!!! American Pharaoh arrived on an air plane, took a ride on an 18 wheeler semi truck! Oh and by the way, add police escorts and keep the speed limit to 25 MPH the entire way. Go ahead and block traffic because I am worth more than all these houses put together. Make sure you have a crew of media personnel to receive me when I get there. I'll see you after I win and I fly out again, you peasants!! What a legendary horse!

[@agustindejesus7398]

Enrique, and then Baffert injected him a couple of times?and that was it...champion. Surprise that he is still alive.

[@Dandymancan]

Edger Prado is just an awesome jockey

[@Chrisoula17]

Banjo Man 2001, Edgar is the best.

[@montimcnulty4422]

You see, running drug free can be done

[@natasharostova5859]

None of my race horses ever trained on medications (nor do Mac's) -- it's the training meds -- which mask the pain and soreness which are supposed to warn the trainer that something needs attention -- training meds allow horses with minor problems to train their way into career-ending or even life-ending problems. Race day meds are bad enough, but the unregulated training meds that nobody talks about... argh, it makes me angry to think about.

[@Jefferdaughter]

@@natasharostova5859 - Of course Lasix does not address pain or soreness, but is a diuretic.

[@natasharostova5859]

Yes, I know. Mine never ran on Lasix, any more than they trained on bute and clenbuterol and methocarbamol and all the rest of the garbage juice designed to keep sore horses in training. I had a long conversation a couple years ago with a heartbroken owner who had a gelding break down during a race at LSP. The owner said his horse wasn't "running on drugs" then blithely told me that the gelding got methocarbamol while training because it's "just a muscle relaxer." I didn't have the heart to tell him at that time that methocarbamol relaxes muscles by blocking pain signals. A million problems leading to catastrophe can be masked by methocarbamol... etc. @@Jefferdaughter

[@peggypapczun2906]

You are absolutely right. It's disgraceful pumping young colts and fillies with Lasix, Bute, steroids, etc. Plus shockwave therapy, nerving and other forms of cruelty just to make them run. So glad Runhappy went to Claiborne, they are the best!

[@ellamcgarry2262]

*is done

[@lsieu]

Even more applicable today than ever, Jim McIngvale, that you and yours know how to properly care for an equine athlete, in development, at stud, and I'm sure RunHappy will have a good retirement life when his day eventually comes. Your team and RunHappy are a bright star of hope that people will do right by their horse as y'all have. Thank you.

[@christinestephenson1742]

I hadnt heard of this horse. He is certainly a gorgeous animal, beautiful conformation!

[@raegancowles6539]

He is a lovely horse and beautiful

[@Valortheserviceshep]

Great documentary and I agree that them putting the horses interest and safety, and being drug free is amazing and it should be like that everywhere. He was obviously a great horse, but IMO no horse will ever be as great as secretariat.

[@arnoldstrickland5742]

If this Mack guy is real he is a rare breed if everyone led their life like him we would all be better humans

[@yvonnebraun7]

@Arnold hello,how are you doing

[@imachaotictree6767]

Lil fact: most famous race horses are related in some way. Seabiscuit and Secretariat where basically cousins. And seabiscuit’s uncle was war admiral, and his grandpa was man o war. American pharaoh great-great-great grandfather was secretariat. I love horse history (I couldn’t find anything about Runhappy)

[@JoseRamos-cm5qd]

Mattress Mac does not get the recognition he truly deserves in the Houston area! This man is truly a man who loves Houston and would have to be the number one citizen this city has EVER had!! I remember when i was little and Gallery Furniture was still at it's first and original location and my little brother was extremely ill and practically paralyzed from his illness. My Mom who was single and BROKE needed a recliner for him to sleep on ended up going to G.F. and my mom didn't have enough money for the chair that my brother needed so badly and out of nowhere Mattress Mac pulled out his wallet and paid the entire balance with same day free delivery!! This was before he even knew our story. He could tell my mom was devastated just by the look in her eyes and he did what he did because he genuinely cared about people. We are just one family out of who knows how many people he has helped and I hope one day I can Thank him for all of us.

[@herbertkraft7375]

WOW ! MACK HAS A HEART OF GOLD....HELPING ALL THOSE FLOOD VICTIMS !!!

[@amandaregan5138]

He really was great, during Harvey he really helped all of Houston and helped people rebuild after. I'm proud to call him a fellow Houstonian

[@vasilioskollias.3757]

Who was the trainer of Run Happy? .what happened to her.

[@meganproffitt424]

@@vasilioskollias.3757 He was trained by Linda Rice, but his assistant trainer was Maria Borell (whose name he ran under) and let's just say, Maria was a piece of work...

[@TheJustjim3333]

@@meganproffitt424 when was he trained by Linda Rice?

[@JoseRamos-cm5qd]

Somebody should do a documentary on MACK and hunt down as many of the people he has helped in the past 35 yrs in the Houston area and let them tell their stories and I bet it would shock the world to see just how many people he has helped. He is the best Houstonian of at least my lifetime.

[@kmaassociates7999]

I'm really happy to hear that a deserving man's patience and investments finally payed off so well. Watching this reminds me that Mr.& Mrs. Chenery bred and races horses for decades in search of greatness. It's sad that Mrs. C passed before Riva Ridge won 2 out 3 and Mr. C passed before Secretariat won the Triple Crown. Not many, if any breeders can claim such an accomplishment. So far Runhappy only has a few named foals on the registry. Good Luck to All

[@willkobold7019]

Such a talented horse who was lucky enough to end up in the ownership of the McIngvale family, and to have such a knowledgeable and caring groom, and training team. The mandate from ownership down was unlike the majority of owners and trainers who see the horse as purely a commodity and do "anything" to get a horse to win! No abusing the horse in any way: physically, intimidation or cruelty. This team cared enough not to poison such a great athlete with "any" drugs pre-race or other. The horse ran on talent, training and daily after care, Runhappy was provided with a base diet off good quality oats, hay, and probably lots of treats (apples, carrots, etc), compared to prepared feeds I thank you for proving to the horse racing industry that it's not "required to win" to exploit such young horses by implementing typical factory style training method's, supplements, and debilitating drugs. I am happy and certain this horse was destined to find you Mr. McIngvale, you and the people caring for this horse filled his life with so much love and caring that he truly did Run Happy.

[@yvonnebraun7]

@Will hello,how are you doing

[@dsauce223]

I truly enjoyed this documentary. Thanks for posting it!

[@timfolikwei2907]

Both the jockey and horse compliment each other... The rider is very great

[@yvonnebraun7]

@Tim hello,how are you doing

[@timfolikwei2907]

@@yvonnebraun7 I'm good

[@yvonnebraun7]

@@timfolikwei2907 glad to here that,can i get to know you a bit better

[@johntaylor2840]

Its pretty funny... I watched this documentary a few years ago and when I saw what the family did for the people affected by the hurricane, I thought to myself.. these are people I'd like to work with. Did some research on the stallion, looked into how I thought he would fit with my mare and now 3 years later I have the best looking foal I've ever had. Confirmation is perfect. So excited to see what comes of this filly and would love to go back to Runhappy. I contemplated breeding her back , but she'd foaled 2 healthy fillies the last two year and I thought she deserved a break to just be a horse.

[@xocoolchickxo]

This is a beautiful documentary! Great people with a great horse! I hope they get to take on one of his offsprings in the future-they clearly care so much about him. Also his name 'Runhappy' is such a cute name :)

[@UnkAzrA33]

Love this guy.. wish he could of stuck around the track a little longer.. but I understand the need to protect the future of horse racing along with your investment. Grateful for both

[@UnkAzrA33]

Came back around.. read my comment .. don't remember writing it at all.. but I'll take credit for it since it has my name next to it.. and everything I said, was spot on, if I don't say so myself. Yup..I'm given myself a pat on the back for ^^^ ..

[@wolfpackmaha]

Phenomenal horse, and how lovely he had stall 1 at claybourne

[@thedelmardave]

Great story - look forward to following his line.

[@agustindejesus7398]

Del, his lines as you might know by now....are all garbage.

[@brenleegentry372]

Awww it made me cry whne he said he reminds me of barbaro

[@jonhildahl9982]

Great story, awesome family & definitely an amazing horse.

[@TheJepster2010]

Loved this documentary. God Bless Runhappy.

[@PaulSmith-tn4yu]

Wonderful story, Runhappy and mattress Mack are legends.

[@sandrawinfrey5176]

Grew up watching racing🇹🇹🤦🏾‍♀️love the family character and values, horse has happy disposition and fit in family

[@howardcampbell6796]

I worked on the track from 86 to 2020. I completely missed this horse's career , must admit very talented career.

[@lsieu]

I love this documentary. I can't wait to see how prodigy run!

[@sergiovalente8664]

8:35 Thats why i think grooms should get payed more in my opinion. They spend most of their time 7days a week no days off taking care of horses making sure they get what they need and keeping them in good condition. It makes me sad that they work and spend so much time with horses that they don’t personally own. Probably because they can’t afford one but it’s sad that they get payed so little when owners and trainers are getting thousands..

[@kellyjohnson4257]

Great job on this film. Thanks for sharing!

[@almostheavenhorses9549]

I got to see runhappy at Claiborne farm

[@laughney]

Hate to sound like a hater. This is a slick promotion video for a one turn horse

[@tjstrong3607]

Thanks to Gulfstream for putting Run Happy in their promos between races-- Love Horses and somehow missed him during his time--- What a wonderful heartwarming story--- Secretariat had a "look", and so does Run Happy-- its more of a kind of smile, and he does look very Happy when he is running-- literally born to run. Long Life Run Happy & your team is wonderful.

[@1houndgal]

Awesome video about an awesome horse.

[@n0tfr0mth1sw0rld]

He still got beaten multiple to run faster and win. Retired as a 4 year old? Horses shouldn't even be broken in under 4 as their bone structure isn't finished and they are still growing till the age of 6yo. Them saying that they prioritized their animals health and happiness is a bit of a joke if you think that racing is the worse you can put a horse through. Especially on such a young age.

[@carlyn_24]

This is an absolutely amazing documentary if Runhappy!!!!!!!!

[@patriciastoj126]

No lasix. No bute. Thank you!

[@nancyrumore1204]

James Slaughter was a vet school classmate and previous associate vet at our practice many years ago. Great guy!

[@agustindejesus7398]

Nancy, really?

[@cannoli2425]

Really nice documentary. Thanks for sharing!

[@chasbaldwin9436]

whats the song that started playing in the beginning.

[@jithyamadeti1308]

Such a nice and wonderful horse

[@Repiiv88]

Look out for his son, Smile Happy, he may win 1 or 2 of the Triple Crown races this year

[@josephtaverna1287]

Very nice horse great video

[@mbuyiselo1]

Image a whole human watching a horse documentary. What a name, runhappy. what a horse.

[@jaiminelson7004]

Oh what a beautiful man .. God bless you

[@maxlittle1063]

I love videos like this. Thanks for posting.

[@WindowsPlus]

What a fun video. And what a horse. Man he could fly

[@sollor_2072]

I love Edgar because if Barbaro, he really knows and understands horses. He somehow knew that Barbaro wasn’t gonna finish that race. Runhappy is such an amazing horse.

[@hankhaynes3701]

Jim MacIngvale needs to be the first national commissioner of thoroughbred racing.

[@hannahwebb4846]

I love one of the horses he sired named Following Sea. Pretty name too.

[@JG-wg9op]

Runhappy is a beautiful horse

[@barbaramcgee8933]

Fantastic! Would love to see more like this.

[@lansdenblease7759]

14:22 run happy runs like the great Dr Fager. Good stride with the complete package.

[@dezikirkcaldy5708]

Bless you and yours

[@nealm6764]

Well he has been in stud for 5 years now, anything of note from his offspring?

[@macekpavon9006]

The piano piece @1:19 please. Anyone?

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Such a magnificent horse.

[@dancronin1899]

Great job I enjoyed this a lot

[@WindowsPlus]

In you tube search Seth Hancock. 28 minute clip. He is just the most charming and humble guy you'll ever see. And his accent is soooooo Kentucky. It's like just keep talking Seth

[@POTPachyOTP]

If only the racing industry wasnt horrible. Looks fun to run wild with your horse.

[@meganproffitt424]

The Starchan's It’s not horrible. Sure we need to improve, but so does every other industry

[@emmabesko4124]

The racing industry isn’t bad. Racing has done much more for the safety of horses than other disciplines

[@angelsparkles3575]

Emma Besko 😂😂🤣

[@Arzeena1990]

@@meganproffitt424 bs

[@meganproffitt424]

@@Arzeena1990 Why? Because you don't like it? That doesn't make it, "bs", sorry. The world doesn't revolve around your opinions and yours alone.

[@nancysharmer6325]

The background music/noise was so loud and distracting. I couldn't understand half of what was said.

[@sherylejeffers5484]

turn your volume down....my sound was just fine...duh..!

[@drgebestever1]

And he loves peppermints so gentle we had a great time 2 years ago hope to see him in aweek

[@maribelfain9342]

Amazing horse the owner they care about the horse than money that way they are blessed with good horse they are good people 😀

[@babysaho9576]

At 23:03 is that a photograph of a horse or a painting?

[@stevejomatt8093]

That is an actual photograph of SECRETARIAT.

[@babysaho9576]

@@stevejomatt8093 Wow, he was gorgeous 🙄

[@katherinegdev]

Anyone who asks so much out of such a young horse isn’t truly considering what’s best for their horse.

[@kenwachiwa]

My muscles are twitching watching this.is it normal??

[@loralaiwall8949]

you have a speacial horse RUNHAPPY is so handsome and your so lucky to own him

[@katherinefitzpatrick7567]

Jeez.Wish You Mackeleys were around when I was young.GOOD PPLE.THANK YOU. Kat Fitzpatrick.9=20=20

[@tpacalypse]

Runhappy reminds me of Frankel. Not big at all but can run. Wonder how many horses didn't get juiced.

[@pattimartin7250]

This good man gave, and then the universe returned the gift..

[@karaamundson3964]

These people deserved this horse, this horse deserved these people.

[@tikva3065]

What happend to him? I can write englisch but i cant listrn so good and i dont understand so good.So can comebidy please tell me what happend to him?

[@kirstinetermansen7234]

I had a insane fight Kentucky,.. To save the origin breed Let drop race,,, dangers, I'd doping, let's. Love horses, humans And respect,,,,,

[@yeetscree9767]

You good? You having a stroke, dude? Do I need to get help?

[@Phoenix-yu5td]

Holy SHIT that horse is quick on his feet.

[@freya.16]

Also amazing horse is Železník from Josef Váňa. It was a horse that is born once in 100 years.

[@wickedlovely1900]

Dang...That first race... Remarkable

[@natalieh8974]

This story is absolutely amazing.

[@Alucard45000]

The races is like watching Barbaro run again!

[@alim3611]

Why was Maria Borrell fired again ? Its not very clear in this documentary

[@meganproffitt424]

alim3611 She wasn’t a team player and she abuses animals

[@jillianhagadorn2116]

Runhappy showed that horse don't need drugs and medication to run races they can run just as fine with out them just let them run with out drugs.

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

Smile Happy is running in the Derby this Saturday and god help the internet if he wins for McPeek.

[@freddymolina9366]

Excelente el Claiborne Farm para el campeon Runhappy del cual no tengo la menor duda que sera' el mejor continuador de la linea del inmortal Marias Mon (Wavering Monarch). Wow.

[@thecamperthatscooks398]

hes very fast but, a tree year old is a young horse they are still growing and that is when you will mess up there legs , its not just these people but with all race horses

[@ScarlettCarney-n1w]

who is the director of this film?

[@ericlakota1847]

I need to get into horse bisness im puting a fence around the place

[@5BIRDOG5]

Why am I crying..? Beautiful horse with an outstanding future as a stallion.