Does a Racehorse Know if He Wins or Loses?
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
November 1, 2019
And what difference would it make to the horse if he wins or loses? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
And what difference would it make to the horse if he wins or loses? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Do you own an off-track-Thoroughbred who’s lost his papers and name? Here are tips on finding out his identity and racing history.
Over the past six years, the Thoroughbred Makeover has grown from a breed showcase to a world-class competition. Join us as we learn about the program’s evolution and how it’s help rev the market for OTTBs.
Patience and perseverance are key for bringing off-track Thoroughbreds back from injuries sustained post-racing.
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care‘s managing editor and lifelong Warmblood owner shares her experience training her first OTTB for the Thoroughbred Makeover. Here’s what she has learned.
Equine researchers recently found that calcium levels return to baseline within five days, suggesting that weekly furosemide administration in racehorses doesn’t lead to long-term calcium losses that might contribute to skeletal injuries.
The Jockey Club board of stewards, concerned with the narrowing of the diversity of the Thoroughbred gene pool, has announced its consideration of a rule to limit the annual breeding of individual stallions starting with the 2021 breeding season.
Racing breeder Stonestreet Farm has announced the development of a blood sampling, testing, and secure storage protocol in partnership with the University of Kentucky. The program was developed in response to reports of off-label bisphosphonate use in growing horses.
The organization signs on as the Makeover’s top supporter for the seventh consecutive year.
Register and track your horse with this important identification tool.
We asked Prof. Tim Parkin about the data the Equine Injury Database collects on catastrophic racing injuries and how the industry could make it even stronger and more useful.
Researchers worldwide are examining ways to prevent injuries in racehorses; their findings could help prevent issues in sport horses, as well.
Fed as a concentrated calorie source, oats have been the go-to grain for horsemen for generations, especially on the track. But should a Thoroughbred continue eating oats after retirement?
Careful dietary consideration can help make an OTTB’s transition from racehorse to pleasure or sport horse easier on his digestive system.
The role of a behavior-related gene might explain why some Thoroughbreds start race careers while others don’t, researchers say.
Track ponies, or pony horses, play important roles both on training and race days.
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