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Site of Third Jewel of Triple Crown, Belmont Park Works for Safety Accreditation
As officials in Maryland work to achieve full accreditation for Pimlico Race Course through the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, the New York Racing Association is anticipating alliance approval for Belmont
Water: The Overlooked Nutrient
Water is vital for the health of horses; as such they should have access to it at all times.
Rachel Alexandra Beats Boys in Preakness
Favored filly Rachel Alexandra, winner of this year’s Kentucky Oaks, beat Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird by a length to take the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in Thoroughbred Racing’s Triple Crown. Musket Man was third, another 1 1/2
Will the Filly Beat the Boys in Today’s Preakness?
Call them old-fashioned, but Rachel Alexandra’s owners only wanted the 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly to run against fillies before she trounced the field in the Kentucky Oaks. A 50-1 longshot gelding named Mine That Bird won the Kentucky
Preventing and Handling Eye Injuries
Eye injuries and infections are not uncommon in horses, but minor problems left untreated can quickly become serious and result in blindness if unattended. Here are some recommendations for preventing problems and some guidelines to follow if
Oklahoma Legislators Back Lay Equine Dentists
Oklahoma legislators have approved a measure that allows individuals who are not veterinarians to float horses’ teeth without risking felony charges.
SB 452 strips an amendment from the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act of 2008 that
NBC to Televise Rolex Event Prior to Preakness
Just before filly Rachel Alexandra tries to spoil Kentucky Derby longshot winner Mine That Bird’s attempt to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, equine enthusiasts will be able to watch Headley Britannia and Australian rider Lucinda
Preakness: Borel Confident in Decision to Ride Filly
With all the rain recently in Kentucky, and with a minor business matter requiring him to be out of town over the weekend, Calvin Borel had an important project to finish before leaving town. The morning of May 15 he was mowing his grass.
Pimlico Gets ‘Provisional’ Accreditation from Safety Group
Pimlico Race Course has received “provisional” accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Safety and Integrity Alliance because not all documents tied to an inspection were submitted. The documents deal with
Readers Comment on Riding Surfaces
More than 1,250 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What kind of footing does your riding are
Abandoned Horse Recovering from Head Injury
An abandoned Thoroughbred gelding found near Mesa, Ariz., is recovering from injuries and regaining condition better than his foster owner expected.
Gwen Cleary has been caring for the horse, called Solo Vino, since he
Therapeutic Options in the Performance Horse, AAEP 2008
The first item facilitators and attendees discussed was the use of acupuncture point reactivity as an aid in the diagnosis of gastric ulcers in the performance horse. Several practitioners commented on the acupuncture points they use in this manner
Kentucky Governor Says Racing Industry ‘Close to Freefall’
Gov. Steve Beshear and Democratic House leaders May 14 discussed the future of legislation that would allow video gambling at racetracks to boost the state’s ailing horse industry.
The meeting came three days after Churchill Downs cut race
Wonders of Automation
Do you ever watch "How It’s Made"? The Science/Discovery channel show takes viewers behind the scenes at various factories and workshops to demonstrate the
Florida Horse Poaching Continues
Police in Miramar, Fla., are searching for poachers responsible for killing two Paso Fino horses for their meat. The horses’ butchered carcasses were discovered in their pasture on May 6 when their owner arrived to feed them.
The case is the latest in a series of similar incidents in Florida. In cases spanning back
USDA Hosts Discussions on Animal Identification System
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on May 11 held a roundtable discussion with a variety of industry stakeholders on the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). This was the second in a series of listening sessions the USDA will hold throughout the country on the subject so the department can gather feedback and input that will assist the Secretary in making decisions about the future
