Reported Equine Deaths Exceed 150 in Oklahoma
Frank Angst
May 24, 2013
More than 150 horses reportedly perished in the tornadoes that hit Moore and the Oklahoma City area May 20.
More than 150 horses reportedly perished in the tornadoes that hit Moore and the Oklahoma City area May 20.
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation donors can receive an official Orb baseball cap.
The West Virginia Racing Commission is investigating the death of a horse in the Mountaineer receiving barn.
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.
All of this year’s Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH.
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders’ Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.
It’s the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators’ attention.
Rachel Alexandra’s condition remains serious but has shown some signs of progress
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday.
The owner claims negligence led to the catastrophic injury of his horse during a 2012 race at Belmont Park.
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races.
A Nov. 26 positive EHV-1 test extends the Hawthorne quarantine until at least Dec. 24.
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