Latest News – The Horse
Breeders’ Cup Injuries Turn Focus Back to Artificial Surfaces
For the second time in six months, tragedy struck one of Thoroughbred racing’s showcase events. The arrival of a new racing surface, however, could usher in an era of safer American tracks.
Pine Island was fatally injured and Fleet Indian
Pine Island Buried Monday at Claiborne Farm
Pine Island, who was euthanatized after breaking down in the Nov. 4 Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Churchill Downs, was buried at the Hancock family’s Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., Monday at 1 p.m. (EST). Her grave is located next t
Barbaro’s Cast Removed
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s right hind leg cast was removed today (Nov. 6), according to his medical team. “Barbaro was placed under general anesthesia for the cast removal,” said Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery. “In
Fat Fillies and Slothful Stallions: The Obesity Epidemic Hits Equine Companions
An archive of Pet Columns from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is available online at www.cvm.uiuc.edu/petcolumns/. Requests for reprints of this article may be directed to Mandy Barth,
Equestrian Services, LLC and John Lyons Partner to Create Equestrian Facility
Equestrian Services, LLC, the provider of turn-key equestrian amenities for communities and resorts throughout the United States, announces its partnership with internationally-recognized trainer John Lyons, “America’s Most Trusted Horseman,” to
Joint Supplements: What’s Hip and What’s Hype?
The following is a summary of Dr. Gray’s presentation on selecting joint supplements, part of the SmartPak GetSmart series.
Horses can experience improved joint health with appropriate supplementation whether they are old or young, in
HEART Equine Ambulance Seeks Employees for Florida Season
HEART’s new state-of-the-art equine ambulance makes its first appearance in Florida starting with the National Horse Show in Wellington, Fla., Nov. 28 through Dec. 3. HEART will continue to work at Florida horse shows until early March.
New Jersey Quarantines Clinic After EHV Positive
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health has issued a quarantine at the Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Clinic in Ringoes, Hunterdon County, after a horse recovering from surgery there tested positive for the equine herpes
Churchill Says Personnel Were Following Regulations on Ambulance Availability
An equine ambulance was delayed in getting to Fleet Indian after the mare injured her left front suspensory ligament during the Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff because Churchill Downs personnel were following state regulations regarding
Victoria Police Horse Dies At Work
A police horse at the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Derby Day Thoroughbred race meeting in Flemington, Australia, died today of a suspected heart problem while on routine duty, according to an article in The Herald Sun. The 19-year-old
NYRA Seeks Bankruptcy Protection From Court
The New York Racing Association has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, charging that the state of New York’s failure to approve a long-stalled casino project for Aqueduct Racetrack has pushed it toward insolvency.
The filing,
TWHBEA Announces Conversion to DNA Parentage Verification
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association is pleased to announce that the parentage verification program for Tennessee Walking Horse registrations will be converted from blood typing to DNA beginning January 1, 2007.
Pine Island Euthanatized; Fleet Indian Injured in Distaff
The two 5-2 co-favorites in the Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I) both broke down during the running of the race and failed to finish. Phipps Stable’s Pine Island suffered a dislocation of the left front fetlock and was euthanatized
Two Students Indicted in Texas Horse Killing
Two Texas A&M students have been charged with cruelty to animals and criminal mischief for killing a horse in Bryan, Texas, reports The Bryan-College Station Eagle.
Kenneth Ryan Peterson, 21, and Walter Ray Williams, 20,
Western Saddle Guide Offers Fitting Tips and Information Online
Western-Saddle-Guide.com, a comprehensive online resource for western saddles, is providing new western riders with answers to all of their saddle questions. With sections on saddle fit, saddle types, saddle parts, saddle accessories, saddle
Racing Medication and Testing Group Announces Steroid and Drug Withdrawal Plan
During its meeting on Thursday, November 2, in Louisville, Ky., the board of directors of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) announced future plans regarding anabolic steroids and out-of-competition drug testing, and received an
