2005 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Silver Train Dies
The Blood-Horse Staff
December 30, 2013
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
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Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
TCA supports Thoroughbred retirement, rescue, research, and helps the people who work with ex-racehorses.
The jockey colony has donated almost $6,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) in 2013.
The vets sought a delay in the start of a plan to license veterinarians treating racehorses in training.
Attendees discussed “dummy” foals, gastric acid suppressant use, and resuscitating foals, among other topics.
One veterinarian reviews what EIPH does to the horse and how veterinarians currently treat it.
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The USEA will make a $1.00 dollar per starter assessment to fund research that benefits sport horses.
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The KHRC approved changes to its withdrawal time guidelines for all racing breeds.
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