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12 Charged with Racing Corruption Offenses
Four jockeys, a trainer, a former owner and six others were charged with various corruption offenses yesterday by British horse racing’s governing body.
The allegations center on 40 race
Officials Say Assateague Island Horses Harming Environment
Wild horses on Assateague Island are threatening the environment by eating essential grasses, and officials with the National Park Service are mulling options to reduce the horse population.
There are currently 138 horses on the island–too
Bernardini Season Added to TCA Auction
A season to potential Horse of the Year Bernardini has been added to the stellar roster of seasons which will be included in the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Stallion Season Auction. The auction will begin on Nov. 27 and conclude with a
Orthopedic Research at North Carolina State University
“We have all these new treatment options for lameness in the horse, but with no controlled studies to indicate whether their utilization is warranted or even effective,” laments Rich Redding, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, associate professor of equine
Racing Returns to New Orleans in Fine Style
By Brett Martel
AP Sports Writer
They hauled off soil tainted by Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters and rebuilt a grandstand roof ripped free by the storm’s winds.
After more than a year of renovations, costing about $1
Rebuilding Signals Growth for Fair Grounds
Of all the challenges that Fair Grounds president Randy Soth has faced over a 25-year career in Thoroughbred racing, none has equaled the experience of rebuilding the New Orleans track following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.
Soth
Rescuing Horses in a Fire: Firefighters Learn
It’s an event horse lovers would rather not think about, but with the right training, firefighters – if they arrive in time – can save the lives of the horses as well as prevent concerned bystanders without fire gear from risking a potentially fatal
Russell Baze to be Tuesday’s Guest on Bloodhorse.com’s Talkin’ Horses”
Join legendary Northern California rider Russell Baze as he discusses his remarkable career and his current quest to become Thoroughbred racing’s all-time leader in career wins by a jockey. Baze will be the next guest during a special Tuesday
Horse Park Plans to Request More Funds to Improve Roads
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., plans to ask the state for more funding to improve roads before hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
Park officials said they would ask lawmakers for an additional $10 million to $12
Florida Veterinary Students See the World
Lectures, labs, and trips to exotic locations are all a part of the veterinary education for some students at the University of Florida’s college of veterinary medicine.
The college offers an extensive program in international veterinary
NARHA Conference Honors Special Therapy Horses, Volunteers
Attendees at the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association’s Conference and Annual Meeting Banquet grew misty-eyed as presenters handed out national awards, relating stories that touched the heart and soul. Held in Indianapolis, Ind.
Jockey Injured, Horse Euthanatized Following Fall
Jockey Calvin Borel was injured and the horse he was riding euthanatized following a fall during the fifth race at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
Del Mar to Install Polytrack for 2007 Meet
Edited Del Mar report
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced the selection of Martin Collins Surfaces and Footings and its Polytrack surface as the new main track surface for its 2007 summer racing season. The Polytrack manufacturer
Ky. Horse Park Requesting State Funds for Road Improvements
The Kentucky Horse Park plans to ask the state for more funding to improve roads before hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
Park officials said they would ask lawmakers for an additional $10 million to $12 million. The money would b
Horse Protection Groups Hoping for Action on Slaughter Legislation
Animal protection groups are hoping legislation banning the slaughter of horses for people to eat gets to the president’s desk before the lame duck session ends this year.
Before the elections, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill
Nomination Criteria Announced for USEF’s Heroes for Horses Award
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the nomination criteria for its Heroes for Horses Award, to be presented at the 2007 Pegasus Awards, Jan. 12, in Louisville, Ky. The award will be presented for the second time.
