Sports Medicine

All aspects of caring for performance horses

Florida Vet Students Awarded Racetrack Scholarships

Three students from the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine have received scholarships from Gulfstream Park to further their studies in equine medicine, surgery, and research.

Established after the death of 2006 Kentucky

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Full Field of 20 Expected for Kentucky Derby

In spite of the shocking news of the Triple Crown trail-ending injury to 2007 juvenile champion male War Pass and the apparent decision to forego the Kentucky Derby for a run in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) by the connections of Coolmore Lexington

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Racehorse Lava Man Reunited with Favorite Groom

Three-time Hollywood Gold Cup winner Lava Man seems back to being his old self after recently being reunited with his favorite groom, Noe Garcia, according to trainer Doug O’Neill.

Lava Man is expected to lead the charge for O’Neill’s stabl

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Diagnosing Upper Cannon Area Injuries

Pain originating in the upper cannon bone area, just below the knee or hock, is common in all types of equine athletes. However, it can be difficult to determine exactly what structure is injured; some injuries can only be seen with high-field MRI.

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Derby Hopeful War Pass Sidelined by Injury

Robert LaPenta’s War Pass, the champion 2-year-old of 2007 and winner of the $2 million Bessemer Trust Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Monmouth Park, has suffered a leg injury that has knocked the colt out of the $2 million guaranteed Kentucky Derby.

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Rolex Coverage Available Via Webcast

Equestrian sports fans will be able to watch the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Farnam, live as it happens via an exclusive pay-per-view Webcast.

This year’s Rolex Kentucky CCI****, a U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF)

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How Important Is That Airway Exam Grade?

The airways of many breeds of horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, are evaluated via an endoscope and graded before sale. The intent is to identify horses whose airways might have problems that could limit the horses’ performance at maximal

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Keeneland, Toyota Award Grant to Equine Humane Center

Kentucky’s at-risk horses are set to receive a gift from the Keeneland Foundation and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in the form of a $20,000 grant to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center.

Located on a 72-acre farm near Lexington, the

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ACell Tendonitis Treatment Study

“Tendonitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is a common injury in horses, especially racehorses and event horses,” began Ty Wallis, DVM, a third-year resident in equine surgery at Colorado State University (CSU). “It’s usually

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