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Jockey John Velazquez to be Guest on Blood-Horse Interactive Chat Tuesday
Join award-winning jockey John Velazquez for a special Tuesday edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses” sponsored by Equine Oxygen Therapy. Velazquez will be the guest live online at www.bloodhorse.com/talkinhorses on Tuesday, June 19 beginning at Noon ET (9:00
American Miniature Horse Registry Now Affiliated with USEF
The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) has announced that the registry is now an Affiliated Association with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). As an affiliated association, the AMHR benefits from exposure to more than
Jockey John Velazquez to be Guest on Interactive Chat Tuesday
Join award-winning jockey John Velazquez for a special Tuesday edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses” sponsored by Equine Oxygen Therapy. Velazquez will be the guest live online a
Driver Injured in Harness Track Spill
Driver Joe Pavia Jr. was hospitalized after being thrown from his sulky in an accident involving three horses at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday night.
Two other drivers–Jim Meittinis and Greg Merton–were unseated bu
Horse Drowning: British Horse Group Calling for Changes at Fair
The British Horse Society is calling for changes to be introduced at Appleby Horse Fair after a horse drowned at this year’s event. Around 1,500 horses were bought and sold June 7-13 at the horse fair in Appleby-in-Westmorland, U.K.
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Indiana Horse Shooting: Owners Offering Reward for Information
The owners of a 7-year-old horse that was shot and killed are offering a $5,000 reward for information that might help find a suspect.
Owner Patty Johnson of Mount Pleasant, Ind., first thought Twilight Smoky Sensation, a registered Tennessee
Barefoot vs. Shod: An Equine Podiatrist’s Perspective
I am often asked about leaving horses barefoot. I must say from the onset that I favor horses being maintained without shoes when possible. Whether or not it is feasible for a horse to go without shoes will depend on the owner’s situation and
Horse Show
I spent a fantastic Sunday afternoon at the horse show. Doc drove us about two hours to the Royal Polo Club Equestre Dar Es-Salam in
Calgary Thoroughbred Track Closing
In an article by Billy Powers on the Calgary Sun Web site, the writer lamented that today (June 15) might be the last day for Thoroughbred racing Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
“When they finish the eighth race on today’s
Jockey Paralyzed From Waist Down
Jockey Andrew Lakeman is paralyzed from the waist down following a spill during a race at Belmont Park Thoroughbred racetrack last month, the Daily Racing Form reported.
The 32-year-old Lakeman was told by doctors at North Shore
Ohio Horse Death Prompts Better Fair Accommodations
In an article from Ohio’s Chronicle-Telegram, writer Lisa Robertson reported that the death last year of an 8-year-old horse named Gypsy, owned by an 11-year-old 4-H member, prompted Lorain County Fair executives to decided to build new
Oklahoma Horse Thefts Have Owners Worried
There is growing concern regarding stolen and missing horses in the state of Oklahoma, specifically Oklahoma County. Stolen Horse International, aka NetPosse, has processed several reports that seem to be more than coincidence. While NetPosse
Foot X Rays: A Crystal Ball?
When you look at a radiograph (X ray) of a horse’s foot, do you visualize soft tissues, or do you only see bones? If there’s one thing Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky., consistently teaches,
Circus Zebras, Horses on Parade in Colo.
The circus came to town Friday, but a few wayward animals put on their own show.
Four zebras and three horses from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus took an unscheduled run on a road just outside Colorado Spring’s World
West Nile Virus Detected in Idaho
West Nile virus (WNV) has been found in mosquitoes in southwest Idaho, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported.
Mosquitoes in Gem County tested positive for the virus June 8. It is the first time this year the virus has been
Racing Celebs to Raise Money for Backside Education
Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel and trainer Carl Nafzger are among the celebrity bartenders who will take part in a fundraising event supporting the Backside Learning Center and the Race for Education to be held at the Kentucky Derby Museum
