Latest News – The Horse
Derby, Preakness Winner Funny Cide to Retire at 7
Sackatoga Stable?s Funny Cide, winner of the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness and one of the most popular horses in recent years, has been retired, trainer Barclay Tagg said July 13.
Tagg stated that Funny Cide retires perfectly sound.
Tennessee Horse Could Set New Height Record
A Niota, Tenn., horse might be confirmed as the world’s tallest when a representative from The Guinness Book of World Records measures her July 28, television station
Keep Old Horses Healthy
“Old age need not be a burden,” said Loving. “Considering all the premium health care we can offer our horses today, there is no reason they shouldn’t be living into a ripe old age in the greatest of comfort.”
Controlling Infectious Disease Outbreaks
When an infectious disease is suspected, Scollay said to first establish a perimeter to contain infected and exposed horses, communicate the plan, and only then attempt a diagnosis.
Preparing a Veterinary Practice for a Hurricane
Careful planning can help a veterinary practice, its patients, and the area equestrian community to ride through and recover from a hurricane. Dana N. Zimmel, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ABVP, clinical assistant professor in the University of
Stolen Horse Turns Up In Parade
An observant woman attending a Fourth of July parade in Streator spotted a horse that had been missing from Black Hawk College in Kewanee, Ill., for months.
Sizzle, an 18-year-old mare used in the university’s equine program, was stolen
Breeders’ Cup Board Discusses Out of Competition EPO Testing
Members of the Breeders’ Cup Members and Trustees and the Board of Directors discussed a proposal before the state of New Jersey, home to Monmouth Park, site of the 2007 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to conduct out of competition testing for
Installation Date Set for New Surface at Golden Gate
Permits in place, Golden Gate Fields plans to begin construction of its new Tapeta Footings racing surface July 23, track general manager Robert Hartman said Friday.
The track has an Oct. 12 move-in date, Hartman added, but officials would like
New Board Members Announced for WEG 2010 Foundation
Officials with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games has announced the addition of seven new board members to be added to the current 10-member board that has been in place since the inception of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.
FEI Drops Vegas World Cup Drug Case Due to Test Problems
A doping case was dropped because of procedural problems following a positive test involving a show jumping horse at the Equestrian World Cup Final in Las Vegas.
Air Jordan Z tested positive for a banned drug at the event in April where his
MAF Honors Students Performing Veterinary Research
Advancing animal medicine tomorrow depends upon the students in veterinary school today. In 2006 Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) launched the Veterinary Student Scholars Program. By giving students the opportunity to work on research projects
Western Wildfires: Few Horse Evacuations Thus Far
Although wildfires have recently burned thousands of acres in eight western states, officials in the affected regions report few fire-connected horse evacuations. They credit preparedness and a measure of good luck with preventing the need for
Racehorses Test New Del Mar Polytrack Surface
Thoroughbreds tested Del Mar’s new artificial surface for the first time Thursday, working out over the track ahead of next week’s opening of the 43-day summer meeting.
The $9 million Polytrack, a mixture of sand, fibers, rubber, and wax, was
Breeding and Reproduction Tips
People are always looking for tips on how to do things better–particularly horse breeders looking for ways to get healthier foals. Benjamin Espy, DVM, Dipl. ACT, a practitioner from San Antonio, offered insight on many areas of equine reproduction
17-Year-Old Racehorse Gets New Job as Ambassador
If 17-year-old Thoroughbred Alpena Magic has any magic left, he’ll have to share it with kids and not on the racetrack.
The horse was sold by owner Kenneth Robinette to Ellis Park track president Ron Geary on Wednesday. Geary scratched Alpena
Key Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Facilities Complete
The Hong Kong Jockey Club said July 7 that it has completed all key venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic equestrian test events as scheduled. The project had been achieved, from initial planning to completion, in less tha
