Vets Pleased with Rachel Alexandra’s Progress
The Blood-Horse Staff
February 17, 2013
Doctors at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital reported Feb. 16 that Rachel Alexandra remained serious but stable.
Doctors at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital reported Feb. 16 that Rachel Alexandra remained serious but stable.
The foal is being raised by a “professional” nurse mare who has cared for foals at Stonestreet in the past.
The fifth annual “Haydrive” campaign will help fund hay costs for the TRF’s 950 retired racehorses.
Rachel Alexandra’s condition remains serious but has shown some signs of progress
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday.
A search committee has been formed to find an equine veterinary medical director for the NYRA.
Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition after undergoing surgery Feb. 13, according to owner Barbara Banke.
The board will review and assess fatal equine racing and training injuries at NYRA’s three racetracks.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has scheduled its 2013 seminars and clinics.
The TRF provides retraining and lifetime care for Thoroughbred horses.
CANTER Mid-Atlantic is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.
The owner claims negligence led to the catastrophic injury of his horse during a 2012 race at Belmont Park.
The NYRA board will discuss several measures that could help improve racehorse safety and welfare.
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.
Paynter recovered from life-threatening battles with laminitis and colitis and recently returned to training.
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.
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