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Sunny Skies and 6,113 Fans Greet Pimlico on Opening Day
Summer-like temperatures shined on Old Hilltop as racing got underway yesterday (April 20) for the 2006 Pimlico spring meeting. More than 6,100 fans turned out under sunny skies to enjoy an afternoon at the historic Baltimore oval, which will
Jockey Injured After Colt Wins Forerunner
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey John Velazquez remained hospitalized Thursday evening (April 20) following a nasty spill in Keeneland’s feature race, the Forerunner Stakes. The incident occurred when Velazquez’s mount, Up an Octave, broke
AQHYA Convention Date, Youth Excellence Seminar Drawing Near
The American Quarter Horse Youth Association is gearing up for the annual Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar (Y.E.S.) and American Quarter Horse Youth Association Convention June 15-17 at the Amarillo Civic Center. Take advantage of early
Kentucky Issues Advisory on Naproxen Use
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has recommended horsemen discontinue the use of naproxen at least five days before a horse is scheduled to run to avoid facing a penalty if the horse tests positive for the drug on race
Ellis Park Repairs Remain on Schedule
Repairs continue at Ellis Park, the western Kentucky racetrack that was heavily damaged by a tornado the morning of Nov. 6.
Ellis Park sustained damage to its terrace grandstand, paddock, jockeys? quarters, racing office, infield tote board,
Keeneland Going With Polytrack; Other Track Renovations Planned
The Keeneland Association board of directors gave its approval to install a synthetic surface known as Polytrack on the main racetrack during an April 19 meeting. Construction is scheduled to begin in May and the Central Kentucky track will be
University of Minnesota Launches Equine Dental Education Program
Citing the importance of good dental care to the health of horses, the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine today (April 20) announced the Minnesota Equine Dental Symposia (MEDS), a series of continuing education programs for
Texas Ag Commissioner Endorses Equine Business Center
Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs has offered a ringing endorsement of the proposed Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) at Texas A&M University.
In a recent letter to College of Agriculture and Life
More African Horse Sickness; Lift of EU Ban Could be Delayed
According to a report on iol.co.za, an online publication in South Africa, African horse sickness
KEEP Scholarship Program Launched
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) Board of Directors has announced an annual $1,000 scholarship program for five undergraduate students working toward a career in the equine industry who are also attending colleges or universities in
Professional’s Choice Welcomes New Team Members
Professional’s Choice is proud to introduce its newest team members! Professional’s Choice is committed to manufacturing the highest quality products, providing essential protection for horse and rider. The company holds that comfort and
“Wildfire” Receives Third Season Pickup From ABC Family
Production of 13 One-Hour Episodes to Begin This Summer
Lionsgate’s hit series “Wildfire,” ABC Family’s highest rated original drama, has received a third season pickup order from ABC Family. The announcement was made b
Derby Party Will Benefit LSU Equine Isolation Unit
The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and its Equine Health Studies Program (EHSP) invite all horse racing enthusiasts and merrymakers to its seventh annual Kentucky Derby Party presented by Louisiana law firm Taylor,
Exercise Exhaustion (Book Excerpt)
Many exercise-induced problems could be avoided by applying common sense limits to performance stresses. If you plan to compete at eventing and endurance riding, make sure both you and your horse are appropriately prepared.
Blue Grass Farms Chaplaincy Holding Golf Tournament May 22
Edited press release
Blue Grass Farms Chaplaincy is holding its inaugural BGFC Golf Scramble Tournament May 22 at the Golf Club of the Bluegrass starting with lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
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Olympic Training at the Florida Horse Park
Florida Horse Park officials announced Monday (April 17) that the facility is hosting a training session this week for riders short- and long-listed for the U.S. Eventing Team. The event began Monday and continues through tomorrow (April
