TCA’s Third Annual Youth Essay Contest Winner Announced
Spring DeFranco, 14, wrote about her experience as a volunteer with Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program.
Spring DeFranco, 14, wrote about her experience as a volunteer with Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a horse that was shot, tied to a tree, and abandoned.
The horse was euthanized Sept. 18 after developing neurologic signs. EHV-1 test results are expected this week.

Testing confirmed cantharidin in a single load of hay. The contamination has been linked to the deaths of six horses.
The TIP announced the winners for the non-competition Thoroughbred and young riders of the year.
The award recognizes individuals whose lives have been profoundly changed because of their involvement with horses.
The show featured 116 Thoroughbreds and raised more than $10,000 to support racehorse aftercare.

The event will take place Oct. 27 from 7-9 p.m. at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, Kentucky.

Stricture occurs when a ring of tissue reduces the esophagus’ diameter, making it hard for a horse to ingest food.

Being prepared in advance can help horse owners handle this scary situation as well as possible.
Salahdin Du Lauragais tested positive for the banned substance reserpine, a long-lasting tranquilizer.
Dr. Daniel Siegel will share skills vets can use enhance their professional and personal lives at the AAEP Convention.
The Galbreath Award is given annually to a person or persons who have created and led successful equine enterprises.

Here are some steps breeders should take to help keep the United States free of contagious equine metritis (CEM).

The unvaccinated yearling Thoroughbred colt from Bourbon County is recovering.
Thomas Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, AVECC, will furnish a game plan to identify and treat diseases of the equine liver.
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