Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Awards $1M in Grants
Tom LaMarra
December 15, 2013
More than 20 accredited racehorse retirement facilities will share in $1 million in grants.
All aspects of caring for performance horses
More than 20 accredited racehorse retirement facilities will share in $1 million in grants.
Out-of-competition drug testing has broad support, but some issues have made use difficult for regulators
The Ohio State Racing Commission indicated it’s not prepared to adopt a uniform national drug policy.
Can you see stress in your horse’s eyes? It’s possible if you’ve got an infrared thermographic camera.
“The Horse Comes First” is an promoting the welfare of horses throughout and after their careers in racing.
Are top dressage horses routinely performing the “perfect passage” as defined by the FEI?
Officials drew blood from horses in a third quarantined barn Dec. 5, with test results expected Dec. 10.
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to managing laminitic horses’ pain, owners should work with their veterinarians to tailor a multimodal approach for each individual case.
A U.S. House subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on horse racing safety and integrity for Nov. 21.
The sixth edition of the Health and Safety in the Racing and Breeding Industry guide is available.
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
Several compounding pharmacies are under scrutiny from horse racing regulators.
Two barns at Parx Racing are under quarantine as a result of a positive test for equine herpesvirus.
Dr. Patricia Sertich will review mare anatomy, physiology, and abnormalities known to cause behavior changes.
The effort to adopt uniform national reforms continues to gain support, the NTRA reports.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance hired James Hastie as its executive director, effective Nov. 18, 2013.
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