Latest News – The Horse
Online Auction to Benefit Grandson of Philadelphia Horse Trainer
An online auction will begin on Sept. 1 and run through Sept. 15 to benefit Jan Michael, grandson of Philadelphia-based racehorse trainer Don White. Jan Michael was born prematurely on Feb. 3 with extensive complications, including a cleft lip
National Hay Association Convention to Be Held In Lexington
More than 100 members of the National Hay Association are expected to attend the organization’s annual 110th convention, which will be held at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Ky., on Sept. 29- Oct. 1. Tom Creech, owner of Charles T. Creech, Inc
Rabies Vaccination Revisited
Each year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases a comprehensive report detailing the number of reported rabies cases in 49 states and Puerto Rico. The most up-to-date report, which details 2003 cases, reveals that more
Standardbred Horse Tests Positive for EEE
A five-year-old Standardbred racing horse from the Frankford, Del., area has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Tests on the animal, which died last weekend, were performed this week at the Division of Public Health Laborator
Feeding Horses: General Principles
Feeding programs should meet the individual horse’s needs, as these requirements vary with the amount and type of forage and grains fed, amount of pasture available, use of the horse and amount of exercise, and individual metabolism.
Vesicular Stomatitis Spreads
The USDA reported today (Aug. 16) that vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed for the first time during 2005 in Archuleta, Larimer, and Moffat Counties in Colorado; Taos County in New Mexico; Emery and Sevier Counties in Utah; and in Goshe
Identity Mix-Up Regarding Dubai Excellence
By Ric Chapman with additional reporting
Authorities are conducting DNA testing to determine the identity of a horse shipped to stand in Australia after preliminary tests proved it is not Dubai Excellence. Th
Surface Switch
It is often said the key to real estate is “location, location, location.” Well, listening to the speakers at the Aug. 8-9 conference of racetrack superintendents, it became clear the key to a good surface is “consistency, consistency,
California Trainers on Notice About Use of Anabolic Steroids
While steroid use by human athletes has caused a firestorm of controversy, trainers in California are being warned to avoid using anabolic steroids on their horses because of increased testing and uncertainty about withdrawal times. But the
Exceller Fund Provides New Avenue for Finger Lakes Horse Adoption
People in the New York area have a new place to look for Thoroughbreds that can be retrained as hunter/jumper, dressage and pleasure horses. The Exceller Fund now hosts free listings for trainers and owners of racehorses at and near the Finger
Kentucky Horse Racing Authority Approves New Medication Rules
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority voted unanimously Aug. 15 to implement stiff medication rules and penalties that closely parallel rules adopted by the national Racing Medication and Testing Consortium.
The rules, which break down
Tapeworm Treatment Time
Tapeworms (Anoplocephala perfoliata) are the only major variety of cestode, or flatworm, to infect horses. Recent studies have shown they are more plentiful in horses than previously thought and have described the harm they can do.
Florida Stallion Tour d’Or Dead
Prominent Florida stallion Tour d’Or, one of the last major stallions stemming from Secretariat’s male line, was euthanatized in late July after foundering. The 23-year-old Secretariat grandson by Canadian champion Medaille d’Or stood since the
New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases in Colorado and Utah
Colorado has added seven new equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) premises to its current count and two new bovine VS premises since the beginning of August, according to the USDA’s latest VS Situation Report. The disease was reported on 22 new
Aggressive Treatment Key to Afleet Alex’s Recovery
As Afleet Alex walked the shedrow for the second of three times Tuesday morning (Aug. 9), his ears were up and he was looking for peppermints from trainer Tim Ritchey. It was obvious the colt was happy being out of his stall and walking
TRF Saratoga Fundraiser Sets Record
With the horse racing industry clearly responding to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s (TRF) increased need to care for a rapidly increasing population of retirees, the charity raised $629,000 at its annual fund-raiser Monday night (Aug.
