Who’s horsing around?

Car dealer king Hal Earnhardt (son of Tex Earnhardt who are both known for their catchy line “that ain’t no bull” in their commercials, in which they’re sitting on a bull) has a new blessing. She’s a thoroughbred named Indian Blessing.

Hal, his wife Patti Earnhardt and their two daughters recently returned from Dubai where Blessing was in the spotlight. Their horse was the only mare in the 'The Golden Shaheen” race and took second place. The purse for first place was $2 million dollars. Hal’s pictured below with Blessing, his jockey and groom.

“The track at Dubai is the only one in the world with a straight away for that distance,” notes Patti.”That race is one of a number of races that make up the Dubai World Cup. It’s like our Breeders’ Cup races here in the US.” Pictured below are Patti, daughters Dream, 18 years and Daisy, 27 in Dubai.

Hal and Patti Earnhardt – who like Tex and Pam Earnhardt – have horses and bulls at home and other animals. But one animal is not always a welcomed one. You see, when Hal and Patti were leaving for their Saratoga Springs trip to New York – Hal was sprayed by a skunk! “He stunk up the first class section, “admits Patti. “Even though he showered and stripped off all the sprayed clothes.”?

Kathy Shayna Shocket is a Phoenix based writer. If you have a good item for The AZ Insider, you can email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .