Famed Thoroughbred Stallion Storm Cat Dies at Age 30
The Blood-Horse Staff
April 24, 2013
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age.
Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 due to complications from infirmities of old age.
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks.
Zenyatta produced her second foal, a colt by Tapit, on her birthday, April 1.
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that four additional individuals will serve as directors.
The track’s simulcast feed will run informational slots featuring retired racehorses available for adoption.
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation approved funding of 12 new projects in 2013.
Rachel Alexandra continues healing well following a March 7 procedure to drain an abscess.
Six horses are sought for follow-up testing in connection with a study on EIA in racing Quarter Horses.
Fatal injuries in North American Thoroughbred races stayed consistent at just under two per 1,000 starts.
Rachel Alexandra was “bright and alert” March 7 after an abscess was discovered and drained that morning.
Thoroughbred aftercare organizations can now apply for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accreditation.
As in 2012, Salix use is prohibited in Breeders’ Cup races for 2-year-olds but allowed in all other races.
CANTER is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.
Researchers found that reasons for returning an adopted horse are highly variable and unpredictable.
Veterinarians are encouraged that her gastrointestinal function and attitude are improving.
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