Thoroughbred Stallion Jet Master Dead
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 18, 2011
Champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday from complications from surgery.
Champion South African Thoroughbred racing sire Jet Master died Tuesday from complications from surgery.
In the current study 14.5% of the horses ended up winning back at least their purchase price in race earnings.
The presentation discussed evidence-based approaches to treating airway disease (such as heaves) in horses.
The hearing officer in the investigation requested a 30-day extension to complete his report to the KHRC.
There is a decided split between trainers and breeders on the issue of race day furosemide in Thoroughbreds.
The meeting began with several presentations on furosemide and EIPH, the condition the medication treats.
For $5 a day, you are the virtual owner of your horse and the sole supporting sponsor of an ex-racehorse.
Pfizer Animal Health veterinarians helped promote health and wellness practices in the racing industry.
The Race Day Medication Committee is debating whether therapeutic medications such as Salix should be banned.
A. U. Miner had surgery Nov. 7 to repair bilateral sesamiod fractures sustained in the Breeders’ Cup Marathon.
All the horses that ran in the Nov. 5 race came out of the race in good shape.
2010 Belmont Stakes winner Drosselmeyer and jockey Mike Smith won the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Recommended changes include raising the minimum equine age allowed to run and expanded veterinary inspections.
Prominent Thoroughbred owner George Strawbridge Jr. said racing can only grow by eliminating medications.
Janey Adams is fighting a 10-year suspension resulting from the alleged maltreatment of a horse in her care.
The TRF is urgently seeking farms and individuals to foster some of their retired racehorses.
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