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How do you kill time in Central Kentucky between the Rolex Three-Day Event on the last weekend in April and the Kentucky Derby on the
Plum Pretty All That in Kentucky Oaks
John Fort’s Peachtree Stable’s Plum Pretty fought off a late charge by St. John’s River to win the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (the first jewel in the Filly Triple Crown) to win by a neck. Zazu rallied for third in the 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies
EHV-1 Quarantine of Two New Jersey Farms Lifted
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced May 6 that the state Department of Agriculture (DOA) has lifted quarantines at Overbrook and Tourelay Farms in Colts Neck, which have restricted horse movement in and out of the two
LSU Veterinary School and LSART to Host Large Animal Rescue Boot Camp
The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) and the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) are holding training activities this spring that include an introductory course for veterinary students and a more intensive
Spring Pasture Management Focus of May KENA Dinner Meeting
Properly managing pastures and carefully overseeing turnout during the spring months is especially important for horse owners, breeders, and managers. At the May 19 Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA) dinner meeting, Ray Smith, PhD, of the
AAEP Urges Caution on Federal Horse Racing Drug Bill
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has expressed concern with “very broad language” in federal legislation geared toward use of performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. The legislation, introduced in Congress May 4, apparently
Uncle Mo Will Not Run in Derby
Churchill Downs officials said May 6 that Uncle Mo has been scratched out of the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, taking place May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Jumping Radio Episode 59 – Spy Coast Farm, Breeding Show Jumpers
Lisa Lourie, owner & breeder from Spy Coast Farm explains what it takes to build a sporthorse breeding operation and establish a brand name in
Dressage Radio Episode 100 – Courtney King-Dye
Courtney King Dye,and her husband Jason join Chris to tell Courtney’s story as we celebrate the Dressage Radio Show’s 100th episode…don’t miss this special interview.
20-Meter Circles in My Sleep
It used to be that I’d say, “I dread the day when that horse leaves us.” I’ve had nightmares about it over the years, actually,
Gastrointestinal Tract Infection Will Decide Uncle Mo’s Derby Fate
Owner Mike Repole said a decision on whether Uncle Mo, the current second favorite, will run in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands will be made late today May 5, or early tomorrow. After the one-time Derby favorite exercised over the
Nebraska Legislature Passes Processing Study Bill
An amended version of a Nebraska bill that could facilitate horse processing plant development in that state was passed by state lawmakers on May 5, according to a spokesman for bill sponsor Sen. Tyson Larson. In its original version introduced in
2011 Kentucky Derby: Posts Drawn, Dialed In Made Favorite
Robert LaPenta’s Dialed In, winner of the Florida Derby got a favorable draw in post 8 and was made the morning line favorite for the 2011 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands which will be run May 7 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
Prosecutors Request New Judge in James Leachman Case
Prosecutors in Yellowstone County, Mont., have requested that a new judge assume the James Leachman animal cruelty case after Leachman’s son Seth Leachman filed suit against Justice of the Peace Pedro Hernandez, the judge currently presiding over the
Horse Racing Drug Bill Introduced by Congressmen
Two members of Congress introduced legislation May 4 authorizing penalties for those caught using performance-enhancing drugs in racehorses. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the provisions of the bill offered by Republican Rep. Ed Whitfield
2010 Derby Contender Devil May Care Succumbs to Cancer
Devil May Care, a starter in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, was euthanized May 4 after a confirmed diagnosis of lymphosarcoma, a form of cancer. The filly’s condition was recently confirmed by Johanna Reimer, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of
