Latest News – The Horse
Many Activities on Preakness Stakes Day at Lone Star
Runaway Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who improved his record to a perfect six wins in six starts, will strive to remain unbeaten Saturday when he headlines the middle jewel of horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown–the 131st Preakness Stakes fro
Barbaro Works Quarter-Mile Thursday in Final Preakness Prep
Barbaro, installed as the even-money morning-line favorite for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes (gr. I), galloped strongly and “blew out” a quarter of a mile in an unofficial :24 1/5 Thursday at Fair Hill Training Center in his final prep for the
Barbaro to Start from Post 6 as Even-Money Choice
Lael Stables’ Barbaro, undefeated winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will break from post position 6 and was installed as the even-money morning line favorite in Saturday’s $1-million Preakness Stakes (gr.
Keeping Barns Clean
Keeping a barn clean is paramount to your horse’s health, and your own, especially when you consider that a 1,000-pound horse produces roughly 50 pounds of manure and anywhere from six to 10 gallons of urine a day. Between the manure and the
Hoof Structure and Foot Facts (Book Excerpt)
The old saying, “No hoof, no horse” is very true, especially as it pertains to the horse’s working ability and soundness. The horse is an athlete; we use him for a variety of athletic purposes — racing, jumping, chasing cattle, pulling carts.
West Virginia Tracks Lift Embargo on Horses from Ohio Farm
A horse that had displayed clinical signs of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) was negative for the virus according to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for the disease. This resulted in the lifting of an embargo imposed by the West Virginia
WEG Endurance Team Hopefuls Prepare to Demonstrate their Abilities
With the 2006 World Equestrian Games (WEG) just three months away, the top endurance riders in the U.S. are preparing to demonstrate their abilities in hopes of earning a place on the U.S. Endurance Team. In order to be considered, each rider
Fourth Biennial Foreign Animal Disease Training Course
The health of livestock and the security of animal agriculture industries are vitally important issues in today’s world. The Fourth Biennial Foreign Animal Disease Training Course, will be held in Madison, Wisc., July 30-Aug. 4, by the Universit
University of Minnesota Planning $14 million Equine Center
On May 10, the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), received the green light to build a proposed $14-million equine center. The complex, which will initially be financed by an internal loan from the university, will
Lamplight Equestrian Center to Host 2007-2009 American Eventing Championships
The U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Lamplight Equestrian Center will host the 2007-2009 American Eventing Championships (AEC), which are the national championships for the sport of eventing. The Championships include
Sam Houston University to Graduate First Class of American Paint Horses
Seven American Paint Horse Association (APHA) registered fillies were enrolled this semester at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville, Texas, to receive a higher education. Not your typical student body, this is one of the first all Paint
Lawyer Ron Back at Churchill After Surgery
Grade II winner Lawyer Ron, who ran unplaced in the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), has been returned to trainer Bob Holthus at Churchill Downs following surgery to remove bone chips.
West Virginia Tracks Issue Embargo on Horses from Ohio Farm
A suspected case of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has led two West Virginia racetracks to issue an embargo on any horses from a horse farm in Ohio.
According to the Wheeling (West Virginia) Intelligencer, officials at
May 21-27 is Hurricane Awareness Week
History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.
Spring and Fall Wellness Exams Help Keep Horses Healthy
Many horse health crises can be prevented with wellness exams, vaccinations, and year-round parasite control.
Freedom Health Sponsors the First Annual Thoroughbred Fraternity Party
Join hosts Chris Lincoln and Randy Moss of ESPN on June 17 for the first annual Thoroughbred Fraternity Party, presented by SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville,
