Latest News – The Horse
Manna Pro: Milk Replacer Recall Not Linked to Melamine Contamination
The recall of a batch of milk replacer commonly used for foals is not related to the widespread pet food recalls, according to a report released by the company.
A batch of Unimilk milk replacer was withdrawn after customers reported that th
Jockey, Backstretch Worker Insurance Bill Introduced
Two congressmen introduced legislation May 4 that would provide injury insurance for jockeys and others who work in horse racing.
Republican U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky and Democratic U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan introduced
Horse Deaths Increase at Closing Bay Meadows
Twenty-five horses died while racing or practicing at the Bay Meadows track this spring, nine more than incurred fatal injuries over an 11-month period that state regulators studied previously.
The California Horse Racing Board, which is
Winner Rags to Riches, Rest of Field Exit Oaks in Good Condition
Rags to Riches came out of her easy 4 1/4-length victory in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs in good order and will soon travel to trainer Todd Pletcher’s base at Belmont Park in New York. She’ll be accompanied on the journey
Judge Prohibits Planting of Genetically Modified Alfalfa
A federal judge on May 3 barred the planting of genetically engineered alfalfa nationwide, ruling that the government didn’t adequately study the biotechnology crop’s potential to mix with organic and conventional varieties.
U.S.
Barbaro’s Owners Purchase His Derby Saddle
The saddle worn by Barbaro in the 2006 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) sold for $220,000 at the May 4 Mint Jubilee Gala, with proceeds of the sale going to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund.
Dwight Manley, national
Statement from the Broussard Family, Owners of Le Samurai
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce that Le Samurai has been humanely euthanized. From the outset we have been determined to give this magnificent horse the best veterinary treatment available, but only so long as the continuation of
Derby Winner Gets Unusual Post-Race Conditioning Gallop
Early visitors to the stable area at Churchill Downs received a rare treat Sunday morning when Street Sense jogged a mile one day after winning the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
After trainer Carl Nafzger and his wife
It All Makes Sense in Kentucky Derby
The jinx is over.
Calvin Borel did what he does best, skim the rail, and Jim Tafel’s Street Sense won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) Saturday, becoming the first Breeders? Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner
Equine Metabolic Syndrome and the Easy Keeper
If your horse gains weight eating air, founders on grass every spring, and has a cresty neck, he could be insulin resistant. Insulin resistance is part of an equine health issue called Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).
Equine Metabolic
Barbaro’s Shadow Lingers at the Track
Step aside, Curlin. No matter the names atop the tote board Saturday morning at Churchill Downs, Barbaro is still the favorite at the Kentucky Derby. A year after his stunning 6 1/2-length victory, and nearly four months after he was euthanized,
Kentucky Derby Horses Drug Tested
For the first time, all 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby were administered surprise tests for performance-enhancing drugs.
Kentucky Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet spokesman Mark York said the decision to test all the entrants
Iowa Woman Searches for Horses’ Owner
If you’re missing nine friendly horses, Jane Paulsen hopes you’ll come check out her eastern Iowa farm.
She says the horses showed up at her place south of Solon, Iowa, at dusk on Wednesday.
Paulsen says she and her husband, Lanc
All Derby Starters Cleared in EPO Testing
All 20 horses entered in Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) were cleared by the state’s racing authority after pre-race tests for performance-enhancing
Derby Horse Storm in May Flying Half-Blind
Storm in May will be flying nearly blind in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
Trainer Bill Kaplan paid $16,000 for the colt last April, getting the bargain basement deal because Storm in May is completely blind in his right eye.
“It doesn’t
More Rain Expected in Louisville Friday, Saturday
People may have been anticipating summer-like temperatures this weekend in Louisville, but those planning to attend this year’s Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby had better brace themselves for the strong possibility of rain.
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