Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
The Blood-Horse Staff
April 29, 2013
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
Britain’s steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.
Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, describes three-day event horse diets, both before and during the competition.
Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, describes the care three-day event horses receive in the hours after their strenuous cross-country run, from icing to massage.
High-caliber event horses require some rest and relaxation after transport and completing the strenuous cross-country phase, says Kent Allen, DVM, head treating vet at the Rolex Three-Day Event.
Kent Allen, DVM, head treating vet at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, describes addressing dehydration in event horses and preventing it in your own.
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Dr. Scott Palmer describes some common racehorse shoeing techniques.
Rolex competitors Boyd Martin, Sally Cousins, and Lindsey Oaks share horse health tips and insights.
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
All horses running in this year’s Grand National returned safely and uninjured from the race.
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks.
CHRB officials contested reports that the state has seen a spike in the number of sudden death cases.
2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.
The CHRB approved funds for the continuation of its equine injury prevention program with UC Davis.
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.
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