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Thoroughbreds tested Del Mar’s new artificial surface for the first time Thursday, working out over the track ahead of next week’s opening of the 43-day summer meeting.
The $9 million Polytrack, a mixture of sand, fibers, rubber, and wax, was
When the object of the contract is the sale of a horse, everything is open for negotiation–the identity of the horse, the purchase price, the terms of the sale, warranties, time and method of delivery, and the passing of the risk of loss.
Understanding what to expect from the exam and getting an upfront idea of what tests you might be willing to spring for—and under what circumstances—will prepare you for the veterinarian’s visit and help you make the right choices for your needs, your pocketbook, and your dreams.
(From Hollywood Park release)
Hollywood Park, acting on test results, has ordered additional wax for the top layer of its synthetic racing surface.
“There has bee
Recruiting attractive insect-eating birds to a horse facility, barn, or pasture is an easy and organic way to increase insect control.
Results of a retrospective study performed by doctors at an Alberta trauma center shed a new light on the incidence and type of injuries sustained by equestrians. Additionally, the doctors found that experienced riders were more likely to suffer seve
Like other property, animals are considered “goods” under the Uniform Commercial Code.
So you have decided to invest in rubber mats for your stalls. What now? In this article, we’ll compare some of the available features, and we’ll give you points to consider when refining the requirements for your barn.
An important
Therapeutic Riding of Texas (TROT), a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association premier accredited therapeutic riding center, is seeking side walkers and horse handler volunteers for Session II. Volunteers do not need experience, as
The New York state senate passed a bill May 23 that would provide relief to farmers from the high costs and red tape a new state regulation could potentially cause them.
The bill (S.3022) would exempt permanent farm buildings on working
Dozens of Michigan horse lovers are expected to attend an auction this weekend at the Midland County Fairgrounds, where the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will offer wild mustangs and burros for as little as $125 each.
The bureau will have 60
Wild horses, tamed in past generations by Indians, soldiers, and prospectors, are now being enlisted for a new chore–patrolling the most rugged and remote stretches of the nation’s northern border.
In a project dubbed “Noble Mustang,” the
Environmental concerns could cause a delay in plans by Golden Gate Fields to install an all-weather racing surface this summer, the planning manager for the City of Albany, Calif., acknowledged May 16.
“It’s hard to say at this point,”
Presque Isle Downs, the new Erie, Pa. track owned by MTR Gaming Group, will install Michael Dickinson’s synthetic Tapeta racing surface before its inaugural Thoroughbred meet begins Sept. 1., said Rose Mary Williams, director of racing at
Meeting for the first time since its announced resurrection almost three months ago, the revived Sales Integrity Task Force left its May 7 gathering at Keeneland with proclaimed vows of providing quick and satisfying results.
Re-formed i
In 1928, Alexander Fleming opened the door to treating bacterial infections when he stumbled upon the first known antibiotic in a Penicillium mold growing in a discarded experiment.
Nearly eight decades later, chemist Helen
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