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IL Horsemen, Tracks to Assist Retired Horses
The Illinois Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association, Arlington Park, and Hawthorne Race Course have agreed to cooperate in a program to provide for the care of retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
The program, which will be operated under the auspices of the Illinois THA and administered by a designated committee of Illinois THA board members,
Colorado Rancher Sentenced in Abuse Case
A Colorado man will serve one year in a work release program for maltreating 17 horses on his Jefferson County ranch.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies seized the animals from their owner, John McCulley, in May 2009 after a tipster reported seeing a downed horse on the property. County animal control officers and a veterinarian deemed the animals emaciated, in need of dental
Para-Webathon Raises $10K for WEG-Bound Para-Equestrians
Last night’s Para-Webathon, an online fund-raiser for US para-equestrians trying to get to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, raised nearly $10,000, according to
WEG Para-Webathon Tonight, 7:00-9:00 p.m. EDT!
As you may know if you’ve been following this blog, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, will be the first WEG
Para-Webathon Set for June 8
The Horse Radio Network (HRN) and the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) will host a Para-Webathon on June 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. (Eastern) via multiple websites, including TheHorse.com.
The purpose is to raise money and awareness for the United States Para-Equestrian athletes who plan to compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky. All funds
KY Gov. Signs Equine Health and Welfare Bill
Standing in front of the statue of Man o’ War at the Kentucky Horse Park June 7, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear applauded passage of landmark legislation that will enhance the health and welfare of the horse.
Beshear signed House Bill 398 during a ceremony that included first lady Jane Beshear and Kentucky agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer.
House Bill 398 passed t
Rachel Alexandra Works Toward June 12 Start
Stonestreet Farm and Harold McCormick’s Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra went through her final exercise regimen June 7 in preparation for her return to competition June 12. With Shaun Bridgmohan aboard for trainer Steve Asmussen, the 4-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro went a half-mile in :49 1/5 over a fast track at Churchill Downs. She was clocked in fractional time
American Horse Council and Pfizer Animal Health Form Alliance
Pfizer Animal Health has partnered with the American Horse Council in efforts to support all facets of the equine industry.
“We are very pleased that Pfizer Animal Health is supporting the AHC’s efforts in Washington D.C. This is a very exciting opportunity for the AHC to continue its work with the animal health field and advocate for horses and horse owners across the na
BLM: Plan Would Create Sanctuary for Calico Complex Mustangs
Wild mustangs removed from the Calico Mountain Complex range in Nevada would avoid placement in long-range holding facilities in the Midwest if the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), wild horse advocates and a Nevada rancher can agree on an alternative plan.
About 1,800 mustangs were gathered from the Calico Complex in controversial gathers in December 2009 and February 2010. The ga
Readers Share Summer Worries
More than 670 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is your top horse health concern for summer?”
Pasturing Stallions Together Can Work, Says Study
Behavior Quiz: If you put five breeding stallions together in an open pasture, what do you get? A) the Kentucky Derby, minus the jockeys, B) a new pro basketball team, or C) dramatic chaos?
Believe it or not, according to a new study by a Swiss research team, the answer is D) none of the above. In fact, the scientists, led by Sabrina Briefer, DVM, MSc, researcher at the Swiss National
"It Ain’t Over ÔTil It’s Over"
A perfect gameÑ27 batters faced, 27 batters retiredÑis an extremely rare event in baseball. Since Lee Richmond pitched the first perfect game in 1880, only
Thoroughbred Royalty
Darley at Jonabell Farm is Thoroughbred royalty in every sense of the word. Jonabell’s history dates back to 1946 when it was started by noted
Out of the Barn and into the Zoo
If you’re a horse owner, chances are you’re also an all-around animal lover, and there’s no better place to visit with the wild and woolly
Stools and Boots
The name says it all this week! Helena and Glenn chat about two fun products this week. Listen in to hear about some interesting boots
The Amazing Amigo
This week on Stable Scoop we get an update on Kathleen’s Wild Ride and then we speak with Gary Sanderson about one amazing horse, Amigo!
