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Trail Horses Included in Resort Bankruptcy Auction

Pat Raia October 27, 2008

Operators of the Double JJ Resort and Ranch in Rothbury, Mich., are hopeful that the resort’s 94 horses will find new homes when the company’s assets are liquidated at bankruptcy auction on Oct. 30. Owners ceased operations on Sept. 3 after

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Erin Ryder October 21, 2008

More than 1,900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you purchased hay for the coming winter?”

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Ryan Conley October 16, 2008

Although Keeneland has announced it has been retained to market the 20% minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, a pending motion in a Kentucky court is asking for the current sale process to be halted.

Brazilian Endurance Team Changes Route to Avoid Glanders Hotspot

Irene Stamatelakys October 14, 2008

The road to the FEI World Endurance Championship (WEC) will be a little longer for Brazil’s six horses because of a recent case of glanders in a horse in Sao Paulo. The European

Autumn is ‘Fly Season’

Kathy Keatly Garvey October 12, 2008

Autumn is no time for an outdoor picnic, says entomologist Lynn Kimsey, chair of the University of California, Davis Department of Entomology and director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology. It’s fly season.

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Glanders Case in Brazil Affects International Horse Transport

Irene Stamatelakys October 11, 2008

A case of glanders in a horse in a Sao Paulo, Brazil, has impacted international transport and competition in Brazil and abroad. Event organizers, equine transport companies, and governmental authorities are working closely together to keep

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Poisonous Plant Risk Increases as Pasture Grass Goes Dormant

Jodi DeLong October 10, 2008

As autumn rolls around, pastures become depleted as grass and plant growth slows prior to going dormant for winter. So, it’s not surprising that this time of year can also bring an increase in reports of horses becoming ill from

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Edited Press Release October 10, 2008

A new equine biosecurity risk calculator will be unveiled by Equine Guelph, in partnership with V?toquinol Canada, at this year’s Ontario Equestrian Federation Conference, Nov. 28-30.

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Buying at a Thoroughbred Auction

Kimberly S. Brown October 9, 2008

As investors in the housing market, stock market, and horse market are finding out, an economic downturn is a great time to find bargains. (Read more at “Sport Horse Enthusiasts Eye

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International Racing Group Focuses on Synthetic Surfaces

Colin MacKenzie October 7, 2008

Contrasting views on the future of synthetic tracks were expressed at the meeting of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities in Paris on Oct. 6, following the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe meeting at Longchamp.

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Sport Horse Enthusiasts Eye Thoroughbred Market

Pat Raia October 7, 2008

Tennessee equestrian and horse breeder Lisa Cook wanted a Thoroughbred mare to breed to her Thoroughbred stallion, but perceived high prices always prevented her from buying one at high profile auctions such as Kentucky’s Keeneland sale. Bu

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Keeneland Yearling Buyers Utilize Steroid Tests

Leslie Deckard September 11, 2008

During the first two sessions of the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale the Central Kentucky auction company reported 20 requests for testing for exogenous anabolic steroids.

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Piroplasmosis Update: 20 Positive, Tracing Exposed Horses

Erin Ryder September 10, 2008

Florida agriculture officials announced Sept. 8 that 20 horses have been confirmed positive for the foreign animal disease equine piroplasmosis, but even though this might sound

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Owner Turns Down $7.7 Million Bid on Yearling

Lenny Shulman September 9, 2008

Owner Michael Paulson said he bought back Azeri’s first yearling in the hopes of retaining a portion of the A.P. Indy colt to race. Paulson bought back the yearling for $7.7 million during the opening session of the Keeneland September yearling sal

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Additional Steroid Testing for Sale Horses at Keeneland

Deirdre Biles September 8, 2008

Keeneland officials plan to expand their testing program for exogenous anabolic steroids in sale horses to include the April select juvenile auction. That decision came after Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed emergency regulations Sept. 5 that

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Megan Arszman September 5, 2008

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