Tribute to Affirmed

Our sincere thanks for all of the kind words, flowers, and condolences coming to us from Affirmed's numerous fans and friends.

"Having him was like being honored to light the torch at the Olympic Games.  He was an absolute beacon for Jonabell.  I'm proud of our other horses, but to have the old man down the hall was special.  When you walked past his stall, you knew what it was like to walk past a good horse.  But above all this, he had a personality and became a close friend.  He had human qualities and his presence will be missed just for the friend he was."  

Jimmy Bell

Recent Affirmed Links

We could all use another Affirmed.
By Jay Hovdey
From the DRF Website

The connections of Triple Crown winners Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed are anxious to welcome another member to racing's most distinguished fraternity.
From the Thoroughbred Times

It has been 25 years since Affirmed won the Triple Crown in 1978 and 30 years since Secretariat broke a 25-year Triple Crown drought in 1973. The connections of Secretariat, Affirmed, and Seattle Slew speak out.
From the Blood Horse

A new exhibition celebrating the achievements of Affirmed, the last Triple Crown winner, is open at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs, New York.
From the Blood Horse

Richard Stone Reeves, the international equine artist, and Affirmed, the 1978 Triple Crown winner, will be honored at the Belmont Ball at Belmont Park on June 5.
From the Blood Horse

Affirmed: A Look Back
By Frank Mitchell
From the Darley Website

AFFIRMED: AN APPRECIATION
By Bill Finley
Thoroughbred Daily News

Past Affirmed Stories

The Shedrow
(special Flash movie,
video images & more)

The Blood-Horse
Triple Crown Heroes: Affirmed

The Blood Horse
Triple Crown Winner Affirmed

The Blood Horse
Benchmark Thoroughbred

Lexington Herald-Leader
Triple Crown Winner

Lexington Herald-Leader
Affirmed's Record

Lexington Herald-Leader
"...an Immortal Horse"

Personal Affirmed Tributes

My Favorite Horse: Affirmed
New York Mike
Tuesday, March 18, 2003

Affirmed scores another win at the Quilt Festival
Kathy Bland
Sunday, November 3, 2002

Affirmed Forever - an interview with Rita Alaniz
by David Goodall

Affirmed...an American Legend
Susan Manola

Dignity Affirmed
Mark Anderson

What is a champion?
In a word: Affirmed
By Christine Herold

A Ballad To Affirmed
Song By Janeth Cullen

Tribute to Affirmed
By Lisa Kryston

Tribute Poem for Affirmed
The Rivalry By Joyce Embrey Patci

Tribute Page for Affirmed
Elizabeth Tobey

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