Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Derby Competitor Scat Daddy Retired Due to Tendon Injury
Scat Daddy, a grade I winner the past two years, has been retired from racing because of a slight tendon injury suffered in an unplaced effort in the May 5 Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old son of Johannesburg retired with five wins from nine races
Seabiscuit Statue Returned Home After 55 Years
Descendants of the owner, trainer, and jockey of Seabiscuit paid tribute to the legendary American racehorse June 23 as a life-sized bronze sculpture of the horse was unveiled and formally dedicated at Ridgewood Ranch in Willits, Calif.
Midway College Hires New Equine Division Chair
Milton C. Toby, J.D., has been hired as the Equine Division Chair for Midway College in Midway, Ky. Toby has extensive experience in the equine and legal fields and will bring a great deal of expertise to the Equine Department at Midway.
Stewards Fine, Suspend Jockey for Kicking Horse
Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack stewards handed jockey Victor Molina a $1,000 fine and 30-day suspension June 25 for his actions prior to the third race at the Bensalem, Pa., facility June 18.
Molina, a 27-year veteran, was scheduled
Understanding the Prepurchase Exam
Understanding what to expect from the exam and getting an upfront idea of what tests you might be willing to spring for—and under what circumstances—will prepare you for the veterinarian’s visit and help you make the right choices for your needs, your pocketbook, and your dreams.
ASPCA Seeking Nominees for Annual Humane Awards
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is inviting the public to nominate extraordinary pets and people for its annual Humane Awards.
Those who might be considered for this distinguished and unique honor
New FEI Eventing Safety Group Holds First Meeting
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale’s new safety subcommittee held its first meeting on June 18 in London.
International rider and course designer David O’Connor chairs the group. Committee members include: Chris Bartle, international
Summertime Skin Problems
Summertime has a tendency to bring sunshine, heat, humidity, and insects to a horse barn. These three things can be hard on a horse’s skin, and can lead to the development of several common issues.
Wildfire Season Getting Underway in Wyoming
Recent hot conditions have dried out much of Wyoming’s forests and officials say the fire season is starting to crank up.
Since Thursday, a forest fire had burned nearly 1,000
Immigration Bill Survives Senate Vote
The United States Senate voted June 26 to revive broad legislation to overhaul the country’s immigration system. The measure was thought to be dead earlier in the month.
Under Senate rules, at least 60 votes from the 100-seat chamber wer
AAEP Lameness Research Meeting to be Held in August
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEP Foundation) will be hosting a lameness research meeting and panel on August 1, 2007, at the Fort Collins Marriott in Fort Collins, Colo. This special research meeting is being
Recognized at 2007 American Horse Publications Awards Program
Blood-Horse Publications received a total of 13 awards on Saturday, June 23 at the American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards Program held in Albuquerque, N.M. Since its inception in 1970, the American Horse Publications Annual Awards Program
Invasor a Horse to Remember
Invasor, Shadwell Stable’s reigning Horse of the Year, suffered a career-ending injury to his right hind ankle and has been retired from racing. For more information see
“Old Time” Veterinarians Discuss Advances in Equine Medicine
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club invited a panel of six “Old Time Veterinarians” to speak at the group’s June 5 meeting. The veterinarians discussed 35 years of advances in veterinary medicine and technology.
The panel included:
Working with Morocco’s Horses: Journey’s End
The article At Work in Morocco, published in The Horse magazine in June 2006, highlighted the conditions of working equids in the African nation. But it also performed an
Rolex Alleged Abuse Hearing Held; Decision Expected within 30 Days
According to a statement released today (June 25) by the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI), the hearing in the case of alleged abuse at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event involving rider Amy Tryon was held earlier today.
Tryon’s
