Advocates Stress Responsibility at Racehorse Aftercare Forum
Edited Press Release
May 19, 2017
Advocates emphasized owner responsibility and humane treatment and shared insights on racehorse retirement programs.
Advocates emphasized owner responsibility and humane treatment and shared insights on racehorse retirement programs.
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.
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.
Trainer Leandra Cooper will spearhead the training and adoption operations at October Hill Farm, in Fort Edward.
The Kentucky-based organization placed 62 retired Thoroughbred racehorses in new homes for second careers.
Thoroughbred trainers must obtain annual continuing education in equine health, welfare, and safety, among other topics.
The event will take place Oct. 5-8, 2017, at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Michael Blowen is an advocate of racehorse aftercare and founder of Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement center.
Surgeons have honed a new approach to correct airway collapse in horses.
Off-track Thoroughbreds have special nutritional needs as they begin transitioning to new careers.
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