ASPCA Grants $273,000 to Groups Assisting Retired Racehorses
Edited Press Release
August 13, 2013
The Rescuing Racers Initiative aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
The Rescuing Racers Initiative aids in the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses.
The Jockey Club recommended that all U.S. racing jurisdictions pledge to adopt a uniform medication program.
The genetic integrity of North American-bred horses doesn’t seem to have been affected by race-day medication.
The Jockey Club will provide funds to some racing jurisdictions to step up out-of-competition drug testing.
Itsmyluckyday, who suffered a fractured Ilium in June, is recovering well, trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. said.
The blood test is designed to alert veterinarians to equine health concerns before clinical signs develop.
The BHA concluded its investigation into “Sungate,” a veterinary product which contains an anabolic steroid.
Proceeds go directly to the care and training of ex-racehorses that have been donated to CANTER Mid-Atlantic.
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Many of horse racing’s top owners again pledged to race their 2-year-olds without race-day medication.
Organizations involved in the rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of Thoroughbreds received grants.
Between 24 and 30 horses owned by the brothers were found to be malnourished and shut in feces-filled stalls.
RCI voted to approve model rules that create a points system and enhanced penalties for drug violations.
The grants will aid New Vocations’ efforts to rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome retired Thoroughbreds.
The board of directors of Old Friends announced July 30 Allday’s election to the organization’s board.
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