The 3-year-old colt, trained by Bob Baffert, died suddenly at the end of a workout in December. Controversy surrounded his first-place finish in the 2021 Kentucky Derby after he failed race-day drug testing.
Abnormal enzyme, protein, and other levels in horses’ blood might indicate an underlying health issue.
The 2021 Kentucky Derby winner collapsed while completing a workout at Santa Anita Park, in California.
The Thoroughbred stallion had lived at Old Friends at Cabin Creek since retiring from stud in 2018.
This year’s “Mega-Makeover” will include cohorts from 2020 and 2021 after last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic.
This marks the best team finish at a Paralympic Games in the program’s history.
Study: Working horses in moderately low-oxygen conditions—typical of slightly higher altitudes—could lead to more endurance and better race times for Thoroughbreds.
Equine behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell: “Imagine if that rider had loosened the reins, patted the horse on the neck, and left the arena.”
Sweden secured the gold in a jump-off between the two countries.
High-tech arena surfaces, or footing, create the field-of-play foundation for equine athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
The Irish show jumping horse developed a nosebleed while on course and has been withdrawn from further competition.
Meet Tokyo Olympic Head Farrier Ben Benson of Great Britain, and learn what it takes to keep high-performance horses shod during the Games.
Swiss horse Jet Set, ridden by Robin Godel, was euthanized due to an injury sustained during Equestrian Eventing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 1, 2021.
Because of difficulty in isolating new arrivals at Kentucky tracks, more stringent requirements have been established.
This is the first time the United States team has collected a team silver in dressage since the 1948 London Olympic Games.
Excessive heat and smoke from wildfires challenged participants in the 2021 ride.
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