Measuring mRNA markers might offer an economical, effective, and noninvasive way to detect horses at risk of catastrophic injury.
The Pleasant Valley State Prison program, an extension of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Second Chances/Groom Elite Program, offers second careers to its racehorses and vocational training for student/inmates.
This is the first genetic variant for hypoparathyroidism identified in any domestic animal species. Testing is now available.
Learn why this fetlock injury occurs and how veterinarians diagnose it.
A reader’s senior Thoroughbred lost weight during the winter. Our equine nutritionist suggests simple ways to increase his body condition.
According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
Stride changes during races and works could help identify horses at risk of impending injury.
The Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and longtime member of the racing industry offers insight into the pandemic’s effect on Thoroughbred rehoming as tracks close and sales are canceled.
Those charged include Jason Servis, who trained Maximum Security, the 2019 Kentucky Derby first-place finisher disqualified for interference.
Kentucky officials continue to restrict Remington Park horses from entering the state’s tracks and training centers.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s livestream follows the daily activities of pregnant mares and the births of their foals.
Officials strike a preemptive blow to limit potential disease introduction by horses possibly exposed in Remington Park’s equine herpesvirus-1 outbreak.
Sixty-six exposed horses in the deceased horse’s barn at Remington Park in Oklahoma City remain sidelined by quarantine.
The Thoroughbred registry is calling for all U.S. racetracks to join the group.
A thorough PPE on off-track Thoroughbreds can pay dividends both now and years into the future of the horse’s second career.
The 4-year-old drove past 5-2 favorite McKinzie to win, going away by 4 1/4 lengths.
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