AQHA to Examine Furosemide Ban for Show Horses
Edited Press Release
June 9, 2017
The Animal Welfare Commission will review the proposed furosemide ban for show horses set to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.
The Animal Welfare Commission will review the proposed furosemide ban for show horses set to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.
Advocates shared options to support OTTBs. Speakers included U.S Team rider Boyd Martin and RRP founder Stuart Pittman.
The 10-year-old Old Friends resident suffered from a benign but highly invasive sinus cancer.
Among other points, the new bill would prohibit the use of any substance within 24 hours of a race.
Dr. Nicole Scherrer explains how natural pigmentation can help protect a horse’s eyes from sunburn.
Advocates emphasized owner responsibility and humane treatment and shared insights on racehorse retirement programs.
Recommendations include adding to the forbidden drugs or substances list, creating educational efforts, and more.
Applications for the Thoroughbred of the Year and Young Rider of the Year awards are due June 30.
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program was founded in 1992 to help transition retired racehorses into second careers.
Many of the abnormalities researchers evaluated in weanling X rays improve by the time the horse was a yearling.
Researchers have confirmed that donkeys have far more subtle ways of expressing pain than horses.
Early diagnosis could allow vets to implement management strategies, such as restricted exercise, that promote healing.
The guidelines provide protocols for appropriate preparation for, response to, and management of on-track injuries.
Trainers will compete for their share of $100,000 in prize money when the event takes place Oct. 5-8..
As of Feb. 1 owners and trainers seeking to race horses in New York must view the video for licensure.
TIP will offer awards and classes for Thoroughbreds at more than 1,000 shows in 42 states and six Canadian provinces.
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