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Congress Could Call June Hearing on Racing

A congressional subcommittee could schedule a hearing as early as June to examine breakdowns, medication use, and breeding practices in Thoroughbreds.

The United States House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection sent letter

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Truck Hits Horses, Riders Hurt

Authorities said two riders were injured when a pickup truck hit their horses from behind on Indiana 135 in Jackson County, Ind.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Dustin Steward said the driver fell asleep while driving northbound on Indiana

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Big Brown’s Hoof Shows Improvement

Ian McKinlay, the farrier who has been treating Big Brown’s quarter crack, said Monday morning the colt’s left front foot has shown improvement and he and trainer Rick Dutrow remain confident the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner will not be

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Big Brown Returns to Track

Big Brown was back on the track a day earlier than expected, and trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. said he looks as good as ever–maybe even better.

The Triple Crown hopeful went out for a 1 1/2-mile jog around Belmont Park on a rainy Tuesday morning

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Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue Changes Hands

The Hong Kong Jockey Club yesterday handed over the Olympic equestrian venue at Sha Tin to the organizers of the Olympic Equestrian Events.

“The Hong Kong Jockey Club made the decision to build the best venues for the Olympic horses and

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Animal Relief En Route to Myanmar

After weeks of resistance from the military regime which governs Myanmar (a country in southeast Asia formerly known as Burma), animal welfare workers from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) finally have been given permission to

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Strangles in the Spotlight at Scotland Conference

The eyes of the veterinary world are on Scotland’s capital city this week as a conference organized by The British Horse Society and the Animal Health Trust brings together the scientists and vets at the forefront of combating equine

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Big Brown Has ‘Slight’ Quarter Crack

Big Brown, who will be seeking the coveted Triple Crown in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), has a “slight” quarter crack on the inside of his left front foot, trainer Rick Dutrow said Sunday, May 25. The colt did not go to the track Saturday o

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California Horsemen Told to Stop Steroid Use

If your horse is being treated with anabolic steroids and you plan to race in California, the time to stop administering them is now.

That’s the word from Richard Shapiro, chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, and Rick Arthur, DVM, th

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West Virginia University to Offer New Equine Degree

West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU-P) will offer a new equine-focused degree in conjunction with Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre.


WVU-P has entered into an agreement with Meredith Manor to offer an associate in

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Rhode Island Horse Positive for Rabies

Pet owners in Burrillville, R.I., are being urged to vaccinate their animals after a horse in the town was found to have rabies.

Burrillville authorities have declared a “rabies watch” for the town. It will be in effect for six months.

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