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Rebuilding Signals Growth for Fair Grounds
Of all the challenges that Fair Grounds president Randy Soth has faced over a 25-year career in Thoroughbred racing, none has equaled the experience of rebuilding the New Orleans track following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.
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Rescuing Horses in a Fire: Firefighters Learn
It’s an event horse lovers would rather not think about, but with the right training, firefighters – if they arrive in time – can save the lives of the horses as well as prevent concerned bystanders without fire gear from risking a potentially fatal
Russell Baze to be Tuesday’s Guest on Bloodhorse.com’s Talkin’ Horses”
Join legendary Northern California rider Russell Baze as he discusses his remarkable career and his current quest to become Thoroughbred racing’s all-time leader in career wins by a jockey. Baze will be the next guest during a special Tuesday
Horse Park Plans to Request More Funds to Improve Roads
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., plans to ask the state for more funding to improve roads before hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
Park officials said they would ask lawmakers for an additional $10 million to $12
Florida Veterinary Students See the World
Lectures, labs, and trips to exotic locations are all a part of the veterinary education for some students at the University of Florida’s college of veterinary medicine.
The college offers an extensive program in international veterinary
NARHA Conference Honors Special Therapy Horses, Volunteers
Attendees at the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association’s Conference and Annual Meeting Banquet grew misty-eyed as presenters handed out national awards, relating stories that touched the heart and soul. Held in Indianapolis, Ind.
Jockey Injured, Horse Euthanatized Following Fall
Jockey Calvin Borel was injured and the horse he was riding euthanatized following a fall during the fifth race at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
Del Mar to Install Polytrack for 2007 Meet
Edited Del Mar report
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced the selection of Martin Collins Surfaces and Footings and its Polytrack surface as the new main track surface for its 2007 summer racing season. The Polytrack manufacturer
Ky. Horse Park Requesting State Funds for Road Improvements
The Kentucky Horse Park plans to ask the state for more funding to improve roads before hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
Park officials said they would ask lawmakers for an additional $10 million to $12 million. The money would b
Horse Protection Groups Hoping for Action on Slaughter Legislation
Animal protection groups are hoping legislation banning the slaughter of horses for people to eat gets to the president’s desk before the lame duck session ends this year.
Before the elections, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill
Nomination Criteria Announced for USEF’s Heroes for Horses Award
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the nomination criteria for its Heroes for Horses Award, to be presented at the 2007 Pegasus Awards, Jan. 12, in Louisville, Ky. The award will be presented for the second time.
Kan. State Names New Animal Sciences Department Head
Kansas State University has named Ken Odde, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, head of its Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. He will step into the role February 26, 2007.
Odde has been a professor and director of North Dakota State
Major Storm Heading Up East Coast
A coastal storm which brought some of the earliest snow on record to South Carolina continued to spin rain into the state Wednesday, causing some minor flooding and slowing Thanksgiving travel.
Flood warnings were issued for Chesterfield an
Concentrated Counterfeit Clenbuterol Having Deadly Effect
Veterinarians at Louisiana State University have confirmed that two horses being treated at their veterinary teaching hospital died after ingesting concentrated clenbuterol. Tests on the drug have revealed that the solution contains 70 times the
Counterfeit Clenbuterol Killing Horses
Two sources have verified that there have been an undetermined number of deaths in Louisiana since last week from an illegal clenbuterol product. One report was that six horses are known dead, and approximately 10 more have been severely affecte
North Carolina Residents Warned of Rabies Risk
North Carolina public health officials say recent events highlight the need for to remain vigilant against rabies. Several cases in recent weeks have brought into focus the need to vaccinate pets, including horses, against the disease.
