
Jockey Club to Require Microchips Starting in 2017
The Board of Stewards voted Aug. 8 to mandate microchips for Thoroughbred foals born in 2017 and later.

The Board of Stewards voted Aug. 8 to mandate microchips for Thoroughbred foals born in 2017 and later.

The BLM will gather and remove approximately 125 burros that have strayed from the McGee Mountain herd management area.
The Quarter Horse trainer is facing charges after two horses allegedly died and another was injured while in his care.

Tea tree and lavender essential oils appear to be valuable aids in managing lice infestations, researchers found.
The commission suspended clenbuterol use in Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds racing that state though July 2016.

The winner of the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes is slated to return from Japan in September.
The TCA Thoroughbred Makeover will feature 350 recently retired racehorses competing in 10 disciplines.
Among the topics to be covered are racetrack surfaces, injury databases, continuing education, and post-mortem programs.

Six wild burros from the Black Mountain Herd Management Area tested positive influenza last month.
The organization helps to provide better lives for Thoroughbreds by supporting retirement, rescue, and research.

Anhidrotic horses don’t sweat well or at all, which can be dangerous in warm climates. Here’s what to watch for.
The new facility will include two 15-stall barns, indoor and outdoor arenas, and multiple pastures and paddocks.
Award of Merit nominees consist of individuals or organizations working to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds.
The donations will be applied to grants for charities that assist Thoroughbreds when they finish racing.

Many conditions common to foals can contribute to or cause auditory dysfunction. Here’s what to watch for.

The board approved stronger penalties for animal welfare rule violators, barred lip chain use in show horses, and more.
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