Tag Archives: steeplechase
Thomas Hitchcock, Sr.
Thomas Hitchcock, Sr. (Horse racing. Born, New York, NY, Nov. 12, 1860; died, Old Westbury, LI, Sept. 29, 1941.) Father of America’s most famous polo star, Thomas Hitchcock, Sr., was himself a leading polo player, horse trainer, and steeplechase owner. He was a member of the first U.S. international polo team, which lost to Great […]
John Bowman
John Bowman (Horse show. Born, Toronto, Ont., July 20, 1875; died, New York, NY, Oct. 28, 1931.) Head of a nationally-known chain, John McEntee Bowman was also a significant figure in equine activities. Bowman was president of the Biltmore Hotel chain that not only operated hotels in all major U.S. cities but also built such resort-style […]
