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Options for Ex-Racehorses
Only a handful of racehorses continue racing for more than a few years. The most talented runners are retired
Perinatology: End of Pregnancy Through Beginning of Life
Traditionally, one of the stronger parts of each AAEP convention program is the time devoted to reproduction. The convention held in Orlando was no exception. It began with an in-depth session titled “Perinatology–End of Pregnancy Through
Santa Anita to Conduct Flood Test on New Track Surface
A two-day flooding of Santa Anita Park’s synthetic surface is one of the final tests management plans before making a decision on the future of the main-track surface. Track president Ron Charles said the surface will be flooded following
Rhode Island Horse Positive for Rabies
Pet owners in Burrillville, R.I., are being urged to vaccinate their animals after a horse in the town was found to have rabies.
Burrillville authorities have declared a “rabies watch” for the town. It will be in effect for six months.
West Virginia University to Offer New Equine Degree
West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU-P) will offer a new equine-focused degree in conjunction with Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre.
WVU-P has entered into an agreement with Meredith Manor to offer an associate in
California Horsemen Told to Stop Steroid Use
If your horse is being treated with anabolic steroids and you plan to race in California, the time to stop administering them is now.
That’s the word from Richard Shapiro, chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, and Rick Arthur, DVM, th
Lawsuit on ‘Ruffian’ Movie Dismissed
A lawsuit over the movie “Ruffian” has been dismissed in a Georgia federal court, vindicating defendants The Walt Disney Co. and its television networks ABC and ESPN.
Congress Wants Info on Injuries, Drugs
A congressional subcommittee has demanded information from state racing commissions about racehorse injuries, drug use, and breeding.
The United States House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection sent a letter to the
Caterpillars and Creepy Crawlies: Readers Respond
Nearly 450 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you do anything to keep pregnant mares away from caterpillars on your farm?”
Genetic Concentration: Too Much of a Good Thing?
“For years we’ve taught the industry about reproduction, but we haven’t taught about breeding,” said Gary Carpenter, executive director of the American Quarter Horse Foundation during a roundtable at the International Equine Summit, held in
Show Jumping Stallion Capone 1 Reported Missing
The story of a multimillion-dollar show jumping stallion allegedly stolen from his stall has horse enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists scratching their heads.
Capone 1, a 12-year-old Holsteiner stallion owned by the investment syndicate
Rescue Highlights Danger of ‘Free Horse’ Offers
Dennis Rutherford of Elma, Wash., had the best of intentions when he offered his pair of retired Thoroughbred racehorses free to good homes on a popular giveaway Web site. Now he’s warning other horse owners it’s dangerous to offer something for
Attacked Arkansas Horses Healed and Rideable, Five Years Later
Two Quarter Horses that were severely injured in a brutal attack five years ago are thriving after a long recovery.
“They’re tough,” said Patrice Swan, the horses’ owner. “They never gave up, and now they’re running around like babies.”
Veteran Campaigner The Tin Man Retired, Recovering from Fracture
The Tin Man, who has spent the last several months recovering from a fractured knee at Santa Anita Park, has been sent to Martin and Pam Wygod’s River Edge Farm near Buellton, Calif., for his retirement.
Trained throughout his career by
Aid Foundation Establishes Fund for Injured Rolex Rider
The Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) has established a fund for Laine Ashker, an eventer who was injured on April 26 during the cross-country phase at the Rolex International Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky. The EAF fund will assist
Central California Wildfire Prompts Evacuations
Hundreds of people evacuated from their homes were anxiously waiting Friday to be let back into their neighborhoods while frustrated firefighters battled a fast-moving wildfire burning in a central California mountain range.
About 1,400
