Number of Thoroughbred Mares Bred Fell 10% in 2011
Statistics from The Jockey Club for the 2011 North American breeding season show the number of stallions
All aspects of caring for performance horses
Statistics from The Jockey Club for the 2011 North American breeding season show the number of stallions

Small errors in feeding can make a big difference in competitive horses’ performance. This fact sheet reviews athletic horses’ nutritional needs and describes how to determine if your feeding program is working.
Richard Hughes says he will not race again unless the new regulations regarding whip use in races are changed.
The TIP will reward the versatility of the Thoroughbred horse through sponsorship of special classes at shows.

Regulators cite a pattern of rules violations–including numerous equine drug infractions–in revocation.
Breeders’ Cup participants will pledge a percentage of their earnings to support retired racehorses’ care.
Two British jockeys received suspensions for excessive use of the whip during races at Salisbury Racecourse.
On Oct. 9 the Tevis Cup committee presented the Haggin Cup to ride winners Jeremy Reynolds and Riverwatch.

A green-lipped mussel-derived product could be useful for combating some signs of osteoarthritis in horses.
Reynolds and the Arabian gelding Riverwatch clocked a time of 100 miles in 10 hours, 31 minutes.

The Tevis track was rerouted after six to 10 inches of snow fell on parts of the trail.
The agenda for the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance seminar was announced Oct. 4.
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is the recipient of the Merial Applied Equine Research Award.
The Tevis Cup’s date change means competitors will have an added challenge of cooler competition weather.
Banned euthanized after sesamoid repair, and Life At Ten will likely be retired after last place finish.

A stem cell-PRP combination could be more effective than either therapy alone for treating soft tissue lesions
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