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Stone Bruise Suspected for Belmont Contender Casino Drive

The Blood-Horse Staff June 6, 2008

The status of Casino Drive, the 7-2 second-choice for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes is in doubt it was announced Friday morning. The winner of the May 10 Peter Pan Stakes did not go to the track this morning.

“He has a small issue with his

Shetland Ponies Donated to Hong Kong Equestrian Federation

Edited Press Release June 6, 2008

In a gesture of goodwill, the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) is sending a gift of two American Shetland ponies to the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation to salute their efforts for hosting the 2008 Equestrian Olympics. The two Shetland riding

Dead Horses Found on Minnesota Farm, Survivors Removed

Pat Raia June 6, 2008

Nine allegedly starving horses were removed May 28 from a farm in Hewett, Minn., after Todd County sheriff’s deputies discovered them, along with the carcasses of 19 other horses.

“The horses had been dead for a long time,” said Wade Hanson,

Track Offering $5 Million Purse for Big Brown, Curlin Duel

Edited Press Release June 6, 2008

Suffolk Downs has announced that the purse for this year’s Massachusetts Handicap will be $5 million if Big Brown wins the Triple Crown and both he and 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Curlin remain unbeaten in 2008, and go on to start in the

Eventing Rule Change will Apply at 2008 Olympics

Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) June 6, 2008

The International Olympic Committee and the Bureau of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) have approved an eventing rule change proposed by the FEI eventing committee and safety subcommittee

The new rule states that horses

No Eight Belles Investigation, Prosecutors Say

The Associated Press June 6, 2008

State prosecutors in Jefferson County, Ky., said they can’t investigate the death of the filly Eight Belles despite a request from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Steve Tedder, a spokesman for the commonwealth’s attorney, said

Readers Respond: Read It All Online

Scarlett Springate, Editorial Intern June 5, 2008

More than 620 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How would you prefer to read several articles on a topic?”

Big Brown Continues Triple Crown Quest

Karen M. Johnson June 5, 2008

Big Brown hit the Belmont Park track early June 5 with a morning jog around the sloppy and sealed main track about 5:45 EDT. With Michelle Nevin aboard, the colt traveled through the paddock, out of the tunnel, and onto the main track.

Nevi

Weak Economy Challenges Veterinarians

Pat Raia June 5, 2008

Recently, Tim Van Der Ploeg, DVM, received a call from one of his clients, who was seeking help for her horse. She thought the animal was suffering from tetanus.

“I told her what we could do, and how much treatment would cost,” said Van Der

Summit Speakers Discuss Equine Reproductive Technology

Jeannie Blancq Putney June 5, 2008

Four speakers discussed advances in assisted reproduction to wrap up the session on the emerging science of horse breeding at the Kentucky International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29. The speakers agreed that the key is not

Florida Vet School Names Award Honorees

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine June 5, 2008

A South Florida equine practitioner and the director of the University of Florida’s mobile equine diagnostic service have been honored for their career accomplishments by the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine.

University of Kentucky Event to Emphasize Equine Issues

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 5, 2008

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture will host a field day titled, “Agriculture in a New Bioeconomy,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Spindletop Research Farm. The event will raise awareness about issues local producers and

Animal Rights Group Pushing for Eight Belles Charges

The Associated Press June 5, 2008

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are urging prosecutors to bring animal cruelty charges against Eight Belles’ trainer, Larry Jones.

Lawyers for the animal rights group plan to deliver a letter to R. David Stengel,

Animal Advocates Contemplate Remedial Horse Care Classes

Pat Raia June 4, 2008

Sara Isaacson of California’s Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue has seen her share of abused and neglected horses. But since looking after a herd of horses connected with an animal

Big Brown Draws Inside Belmont Post

Evan Hammonds June 4, 2008

Triple Crown contender Big Brown was installed the 2-5 morning line favorite and drew the rail in the June 7 Belmont Stakes. The post position draw took place in the Garden Terrace on the fourth floor clubhouse of Belmont Park.

The Kentucky

Track Superintendents Say Don’t Diss Dirt

Esther Marr June 4, 2008

On the second day of the Track Superintendent Field Day at Keeneland June 3, the focus was turned toward dirt tracks, as a panel of six superintendents from across the nation talked about various methods used on the surfaces.

Jerry Porcelli