Latest News – The Horse
Stopping Steroids
Progress in racing’s war on drugs started with a report in August 2000 from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Task Force on Racing Integrity and Drug Testing at The Jockey Club Round Table in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The following
Florida Herpesvirus Outbreak Leads to Restrictions at Calder Race Course
Florida Herpesvirus Outbreak Leads to Restrictions at Calder Race Course
An outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in Wellington, Fla., has led to restrictions on horse movement at Calder Race Course. Horses in two barns have been separated
City Fights To Preserve Equine Identity
Tucked in a region of galloping suburban growth is a town where the sidewalks are horse trails and there’s a ride-through McDonald’s.
Locals hunker down at the Saddle Sore Saloon. New commercial development must be western themed. The
Barbaro Near Release From Hospitalization
They’ve written Christmas carols for him.
They’ve sent him “trees” made of baby organic carrots and green apples.
Someone even gave him a Christmas stocking.
The devoted fans of Barbaro see the colt’s recovery as a wonder
Equine Herpesvirus: Eight EHV-1 Cases Confirmed
Eight cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed with laboratory testing from horses, seven in the Wellington area and one in Ocala, Fla. The Ocala horse shipped from south Florida and had a direct link to one of the horses shippe
FEI Upholds One Drug Suspension, Reduces Another
The International Equestrian Federation upheld one doping ban and reduced another on appeal.
An FEI arbitration court upheld rider Thierry Rozier’s three-month suspension and disqualification from the Mediterranean Games in July 2005.
Canada Import Restrictions on Wyoming Horses Might be Lifted
Wyoming has been certified as being free of vesicular stomatitis (VS), a viral disease that affects horses, cattle, and other livestock.
Following the discovery of the disease this summer, Canada had put import restrictions on horses and
Herpesvirus Update: Fourth Florida Horse Dead
A fourth horse exposed to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has died, according to officials with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The horse was exposed to the virus while stabled at the Palm Beach Equine Sports
Md. Horse Owner Facing Criminal Charges
A Sharpsburg, Md., woman who had 74 allegedly neglected horses on her Washington County farm is facing criminal charges.
Prosecutors say Barbara Reinken has been charged with four felony counts of animal cruelty. Each is punishable by up to
New Publication Rates Trees by Susceptibility to Ice Storm Damage
A unique publication tells city planners and homeowners just how susceptible certain tree species are to ice storm damage–a handy guide in the wake of late November’s ice storms in Illinois.
The publication, developed by the University of
White Delivers State-of-the-Art Lecture At Annual Convention
Nathaniel White, II, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, the Jean Ellen duPont Shehan Professor and director of Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, presented the prestigious Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art lecture at the American Association of
Barbaro Examined by Equine Podiatrist
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby, was examined Dec. 19 by Scott Morrison, DVM, head of the equine podiatry service at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., who did some minor work on Barbaro’s left hind foot.
“Barbaro is
Barbaro Stakes Race to Debut at Pimlico May 2007
The Maryland Jockey Club has changed the name of the Sir Barton Stakes to the Barbaro Stakes. The 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds is one of eight added money races on the Preakness undercard.
Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, is
Missouri Supreme Court: Animal Prescriptions Follow Different Rules
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that prescriptions for animals should not be treated the same as those for people, granting a victory to a northwest Missouri feed store.
The Missouri Supreme Court was considering whether state laws
Keeneland Seeks to Protect Sale Horses from EHV-1
Because of the recent equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak in Florida, Keeneland officials have issued additional requirements that must be met before horses enter the sale grounds in Lexington for the January horses of all ages auction.
Barbaro Update: Jacksons Undecided on New Home
Co-owner Roy Jackson said it still has not been determined where Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will go once he leaves the New Bolton Center, but that the colt’s ability to get regular exercise will be a priority.
Jackson, who with his wife
