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Trainers of Test-Positive Deep Impact Berated by Officials
A Cabinet minister Friday berated the trainers of a Japanese racehorse hailed as the nation’s best ever after it tested positive for a banned substance following a third-place finish at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
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Beyond House Calls
If you have been at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, this week, you’ve seen them there. If not, you’ll have about 30 more chances to meet the Equine Sports Medicine veterinary team members within the next year.
Kentucky Horse Census Survey Now Available
While the often-raised question, “How many horses are there in Kentucky?” is a simple one, the answer isn’t as straightforward. The answer depends on who you ask and how the count is done. What is known is that many horses never get counted by
Lost in the Fog’s Cancer Extensive, Necropsy Reveals
The deceased champion sprinter Lost in the Fog’s cancer was much more extensive than originally believed and most likely had been growing for many months.
Results of the necropsy, released Oct. 18, showed a gigantic tumor that compromised
Deep Impact Positive for Prohibited Medication After l’Arc de Triomphe
Japanese Horse of the Year Deep Impact has tested positive for banned substances after finishing third as the 1-2 favorite in the Grand Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I), the Japan Racing Association said Thursday (Oct. 19).
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AQHA Sets Record with 100 Rides in 2006
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride program has reached a new milestone by hosting 100 Rides around the world in 2006. The 100th Ride will take place near AQHA headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, Dec. 2 at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.
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Last Chance to Register for Standardbred Horse Ownership Seminar in Canada
Standardbred Canada has announced that today (Oct. 19) marks the deadline to reserve a seat in a program called “Horse Ownership 101,” which will
Hawaii Horses Shaken, but Safe after Earthquake
An early morning earthquake on Sunday (Oct. 15) caused more than $74 million in damage to Hawaii buildings and roadways, but horses rode out the magnitude 6.6 rumble with no major catastrophes. According to several equine veterinarians on the
Veterinarians Use MRI to Diagnose Navicular Injury
Magnetic resonance imaging was important in making an accurate diagnosis and yielded evidence that navicular bone injury, even in the absence of radiographic evidence of a fracture, should be considered as a differential diagnosis for horses
Walking Horse Champion “Make-Up” Competition Canceled
Tennessean.com reported yesterday (Oct. 17) that the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has voted to
W. Cothran “Cot” Campbell to be Today’s Guest on “Talkin’ Horses”
Join legendary horseman W. Cothran “Cot” Campbell, founder and president of Dogwood Stable, as he takes your questions on the next edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses” today (Oct. 18), beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT); online at <
Summit Issues Recommendations to Improve Racehorse Safety
The Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit ended Tuesday (Oct. 17) in Lexington, Ky., after more than 40 participants worked together to draft action plans in six areas to improve conditions in the Thoroughbred industry. The six areas were
TWHBEA Announces Cancellation of Invitational Horse Show
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association announced today that the Tennessee Walking Horse Invitational scheduled for Nov. 24 and 25, has been cancelled.
“Our goal for this show was to showcase our outstanding
Barbaro Remains Comfortable, Continues to Improve
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro continues to improve a week after his right hind leg cast change. “Barbaro is wearing his new cast comfortably and his vital signs and appetite remain excellent,” said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of
University of Pennsylvania Newsmagazine Posts Story on Barbaro Team
The University of Pennyslvania’s bellwether has published a story about the team that has been treating Barbaro since he shattered his right hind leg in the Preakness
Another EEE Bird Found in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Public Health officials have detected Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a blue jay found in Dover, according to an Oct. 17 press release. A total of five birds have tested positive for EEE in the state this year, in addition to
