Latest News – The Horse
Court Dismisses Wrongful-Death Case Against Wedgewood Pharmacy
The United States District Court in the Northern District of New York has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Wedgewood Pharmacy filed in September 2005.
A group of Saratoga County Thoroughbred racehorse owners filed the suit,
NTRA Barbaro Memorial Fund Raises $230,000 through Derby Day
Through Saturday, May 5, more than $230,000 has been raised in support of the NTRA Charities’ Barbaro Memorial Fund. Racetracks and other organizations will be holding additional fundraising initiatives throughout the Triple Crown.
AQHA Director Testifies Before Agriculture Subcommittee
The American Quarter Horse Association testified Tuesday, May 8, before the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry on the welfare of animals in agriculture.
The Subcommittee heard testimony
Farnam Mini SuperMask
Farnam’s popular SuperMask is now available in a specially designed size to fit most A- and B-size Miniature Horses. This unique mask features adjustable poll and throatlatch closures for adjustability and a good fit for most Miniature Horses.
Not a Good Day to Ride: Flooding, Fires, and a Subtropical Storm
Nature’s fury made life miserable Wednesday (May 9) from one end of the nation to the other, with people forced out of their homes by wildfires near both coasts and the Canadian border and by major flooding in the Midwest.
And although
States Competing for Animal Disease Lab
A dozen states are competing for a government research lab full of killer germs like anthrax, avian flu and foot-and-mouth disease–a prospect some of their residents want to avoid like the plague.
The states are bidding for a proposed
NBC National Derby Ratings Rise 5% for Race Segment
The race portion of NBC Sports’ coverage of the 133rd Kentucky Derby May 5 brought in 13.8 million viewers, according to national ratings results released by the network Tuesday. The one-hour segment (5:41-6:42 p.m. ET) of NBC’s two hours
Belgrade Rolling Stones Gig Relocated from Track to Park
A planned Rolling Stones concert in Belgrade will not take place at the city’s racetrack to avoid upsetting hundreds of horses stabled nearby.
The July 14 concert will now take place in a vast public park in the Serbian capital, Raka Maric of
Oregon Animals to be Included in State Disaster Plans
Oregon’s pets, service animals, and farm animals will now be included in state disaster plans. Governor Ted Kulongoski signed the bill into law on May 7.
The “Animals in Disaster” legislation (S.B. 570) passed the state House 53-5 in
ReRun Announces eBay Sale of Moneighs
With the second leg of the Triple Crown fast approaching, ReRun?s selection of Moneighs by classic contenders and champions will appear on eBay beginning May 20. The popular paintings created by famous racehorses, including John Henry, Victory
Talkin’ Horses Live Discussion to Feature Barbaro’s Surgeon
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, will be the guest on this week’s
Illinois Slaughter Bill Passed in Senate Committee
An Illinois Senate Committee voted 7-0 on May 8 to pass a bill banning horse slaughter for human consumption. The Humane Society of the United States applauded the Senate Committee and urged the full Senate to pass the legislation.
The bill
Arming the Fight Against Resistant Bacteria
In 1928, Alexander Fleming opened the door to treating bacterial infections when he stumbled upon the first known antibiotic in a Penicillium mold growing in a discarded experiment.
Nearly eight decades later, chemist Helen
Jockey: White House State Dinner ‘Might Even Be Better’ Than Winning the Derby
Washington turned out adoring schoolchildren and ladies in hats for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit. The White House, too, laid on special touches at President Bush’s first-ever white-tie state dinner to honor America’s closest ally and make the quee
Buchanan Named Director of Administration for 2010 Games
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning and executing the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has announced that Anne Buchanan has been promoted to Director of Administration. Buchanan is one of
Revived Sales Integrity Task Force Holds Organizational Meeting
Meeting for the first time since its announced resurrection almost three months ago, the revived Sales Integrity Task Force left its May 7 gathering at Keeneland with proclaimed vows of providing quick and satisfying results.
Re-formed i
