Ron Mitchell/The Horse

Ron Mitchell is Online Managing Editor for The Blood-Horse magazine. A Lexington native, Mitchell joined The Blood-Horse after serving in editorial capacities with The Thoroughbred Record and Thoroughbred Times, specializing in business and auction aspects of the industry, and was editor-in-chief of the award-winning Horsemen’s Journal. As online managing editor, Mitchell works closely with The Blood-Horse news editor and other departments to make sure the website content is the most thorough and accurate source for all Thoroughbred news, results, videos, and data.

Articles by Ron Mitchell/The Horse

Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Apr 10, 2013 | Article, Medications, Thoroughbred Racing

The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.

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Court Overturns Vet’s Suspension in Cobra Venom Case

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Mar 15, 2013 | Article, Medications, State & Local Legalities, Thoroughbred Racing

A Kentucky court overturned a suspension handed to Rodney Stewart, DVM, for the possession of cobra venom.

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New Mexico Slaughter Facility Bill Rejected

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Feb 5, 2013 | Article, Slaughter, State & Local Legalities

The bill that would have authorized a study evaluating the feasibility of a horse processing facility.

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New Mexico Panel Approves Horse Processing Study

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Feb 4, 2013 | Article, Slaughter

The study will evaluate the feasibility of locating a facility in the state to process horsemeat.

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Necropsies Ordered in Aqueduct Racehorse Deaths

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Jan 14, 2013 | Article, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbreds

The order comes following the fourth catastrophic injury at the track since the current meet began on Dec. 12.

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Kentucky Equine Receipts Projected to Rise in 2013

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Dec 10, 2012 | Article, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbreds

Economists are forecasting an upturn in equine receipts in 2013 after the industry saw steady sales in 2012.

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Fort Larned Wins Thrilling 2012 Breeders’ Cup Classic

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Nov 3, 2012 | Article, Thoroughbred Racing, Thoroughbreds

The 4-year-old colt led from gate to wire to take the Classic on jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.’s birthday.

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Oaklawn Park Pre-Race Veterinary Exams Could Be Enhanced

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Aug 29, 2012 | Article, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Pain Management, Thoroughbreds

All horses racing at Oaklawn Park in 2013 will likely will undergo a pre-race examination.

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Kentucky Attempting to Reduce Racehorse Fatalities

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Aug 16, 2012 | Article, Pain Management, Thoroughbreds

The changes came about after eight racing fatalities occurred during the month of May at Churchill Downs.

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Ky. Derby, Oaks Samples Tested for Dermorphin

Posted by Ron Mitchell/The Horse | Jun 28, 2012 | Article, Drug Testing, Medications, Thoroughbreds

The natural opiate has been detected in more than 30 racehorses in recent weeks.

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