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Driver Injured in Harness Track Spill

Driver Joe Pavia Jr. was hospitalized after being thrown from his sulky in an accident involving three horses at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday night.

Two other drivers–Jim Meittinis and Greg Merton–were unseated bu

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Barefoot vs. Shod: An Equine Podiatrist’s Perspective

I am often asked about leaving horses barefoot. I must say from the onset that I favor horses being maintained without shoes when possible. Whether or not it is feasible for a horse to go without shoes will depend on the owner’s situation and

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Foot X Rays: A Crystal Ball?

When you look at a radiograph (X ray) of a horse’s foot, do you visualize soft tissues, or do you only see bones? If there’s one thing Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky., consistently teaches,

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Oklahoma Horse Thefts Have Owners Worried

There is growing concern regarding stolen and missing horses in the state of Oklahoma, specifically Oklahoma County. Stolen Horse International, aka NetPosse, has processed several reports that seem to be more than coincidence. While NetPosse

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Ohio Horse Death Prompts Better Fair Accommodations

In an article from Ohio’s Chronicle-Telegram, writer Lisa Robertson reported that the death last year of an 8-year-old horse named Gypsy, owned by an 11-year-old 4-H member, prompted Lorain County Fair executives to decided to build new

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Jockey Paralyzed From Waist Down

Jockey Andrew Lakeman is paralyzed from the waist down following a spill during a race at Belmont Park Thoroughbred racetrack last month, the Daily Racing Form reported.


The 32-year-old Lakeman was told by doctors at North Shore

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Calgary Thoroughbred Track Closing

In an article by Billy Powers on the Calgary Sun Web site, the writer lamented that today (June 15) might be the last day for Thoroughbred racing Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


“When they finish the eighth race on today’s

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