Amanda Duckworth

Amanda Duckworth is an editorial intern for The Blood-Horse.

Articles by: Amanda Duckworth

Third Consultant Deems Arlington Park Surface Safe

Tests performed Aug. 8-9 on the main track at Arlington Park have determined the Illinois track is consistent and safe for racing.


“I would not expect the track to be a significant factor in either fractures or soft tissue injuries,” sai

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Federal Hearing on Horse Slaughter Draws Large Crowd

A legislative hearing Tuesday by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection concerning the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act drew a large crowd, causing the hearing to be moved after opening

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Slaughter Legislation Could Be Put To Vote

The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act could be put to a vote when Congress returns July 10 from its Fourth of July recess. Before the break, Capitol Hill was the scene of intense lobbying from those on both sides of the issue.

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Kansas Barn Fire Kills 43 Horses

A Feb. 5 fire in a barn at Eureka Downs in Eureka, Kan., killed 43 horses and remained under investigation as of Feb. 6, officials said.


Both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, most of which were 2-year-olds in training, were killed.

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