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Q-Link Equine Pendant

Q-Link Products introduces the Q-Link Equine Pendant as a natural, supplement-free approach to a calmer, more relaxed, better performing horse.


Q-Link products balance and strengthen the body’s energetic system, or “Biofield” ? the matri

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New Scrutiny for Santa Anita Track Surface

With five catastrophic injuries, including three fatalities, in the first five days of racing, Santa Anita’s synthetic surface has again come under the microscope.

Santa Anita officials and horsemen were concerned that the Pro-Ride surface

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Therapeutic Riding Horse Needs Your Help

The 14-year-old Quarter Horse aptly named Pilot had only been at Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center near Loveland, Colo., for about six months, but he’d already become a star with his large size (16 hands), quiet and willing personality

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Illinois Racetracks Could Lose Revenue in Fed Inquiry

Federal inquiries into allegations that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich traded and sold political favors for personal gain could derail a state law requiring casinos to share their revenue with the horse racing industry, according to a Wall Street

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Consolidation in Maryland Thoroughbred Breeding Farms

Citing an “effort to rationalize costs in these difficult economic times while continuing to serve Maryland and mid-Atlantic breeders with high quality stallions”, the Maryland Stallion Station announced Dec. 24 it will partner with Bonita Farm

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Animal Planet to Air ‘Jockeys’ TV Series

“Jockeys,” a TV series billed as a ‘docu-soap,’ will premiere on the Animal Planet channel Feb. 6 with a pair of 30-minute episodes. The program is a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of seven jockeys at work and home. Featured are riders Aaro

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Barbaro Owners Donate to Track Charity

Gretchen and Roy Jackson have donated $200,000 to the Belmont Child Care Association, it was announced Dec. 23.

Of the total donation, $150,000 is for the Lael Stable fund, earnings from which are to be used to provide early childhood

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Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders Could Require Licenses

Ohio Thoroughbred breeders would be licensed by the state for a fee each year and face serious penalties–including a suspension of up to 10 years–should they violate rules governing registration of state-bred horses under regulations proposed

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Miami TV Station Features Barbaro’s Brother

Nicanor, the full brother to ill-fated Barbaro, was featured in a news story on Miami’s Channel 10 television station during its 11 p.m. newscast Friday, Dec. 19, and will again on its Dec. 21 11:30 p.m. Sports Sunday program.

According to the

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New York Racehorse Steroid Ban in Effect Jan. 1

New York racing regulators have approved a final set of rules restricting the use of anabolic steroids in horse racing, effective Jan. 1, 2009. New York officials said the rules send a strong message to those hoping to use illegal

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Owner Comments on Curlin Retirement

As 2008 draws to a close, so too does the racing career of Curlin. What a joy it has been to participate in his racing career. We saw not only what this great horse could accomplish on the track, but the bond he forged between himself, his team,

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Working Cow Horse Competition to Air on NBC Jan. 4

American Quarter Horses will return to nationwide television for the fourth year in another NBC Sports special. The AQHA America’s Horse Championships presented by Bank of America is a special, one-hour broadcast of some of the most exciting

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Keeneland Reviews 2008 Equine Contributions

Keeneland announced its 2008 contributions at its annual holiday luncheon Dec. 16, reporting for the first time funding for community and charitable organizations as well as the association’s reinvestment in equine-related initiatives.

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