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On most days, Vikki Amendola’s horse, Tarzan, likes to stay in the barn and stand in front of the 42-inch fan that keeps him cool and fly-free.
However, on Wednesday, Tarzan probably will prick up his ears and hold his head a mite higher as
My 17-year-old Half-Arabian gelding underwent colic surgery, recovered well, but his back has dropped.
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) announced June 26 that the American Medical Association (AMA) has adopted a resolution calling for collaboration on a One Health Initiative.
The two organizations will work
Scat Daddy, a grade I winner the past two years, has been retired from racing because of a slight tendon injury suffered in an unplaced effort in the May 5 Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old son of Johannesburg retired with five wins from nine races
Descendants of the owner, trainer, and jockey of Seabiscuit paid tribute to the legendary American racehorse June 23 as a life-sized bronze sculpture of the horse was unveiled and formally dedicated at Ridgewood Ranch in Willits, Calif.
Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack stewards handed jockey Victor Molina a $1,000 fine and 30-day suspension June 25 for his actions prior to the third race at the Bensalem, Pa., facility June 18.
Molina, a 27-year veteran, was scheduled
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale’s new safety subcommittee held its first meeting on June 18 in London.
International rider and course designer David O’Connor chairs the group. Committee members include: Chris Bartle, international
Blood-Horse Publications received a total of 13 awards on Saturday, June 23 at the American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards Program held in Albuquerque, N.M. Since its inception in 1970, the American Horse Publications Annual Awards Program
According to a statement released today (June 25) by the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI), the hearing in the case of alleged abuse at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event involving rider Amy Tryon was held earlier today.
Tryon’s
Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.
Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome.
Equioxx (firocoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for use in horses, is now available from Merial. Equioxx is delivered as a paste (similar to paste dewormer) and i
Philadelphia Park jockey Victor Molina waived his right to a notice of a formal hearing Tuesday and will instead meet with track stewards on Friday to discuss his actions prior to the third race on Monday, which resulted in his indefinite ejection
Veteran jockey Victor Molina was ejected from the grounds of Philadelphia Park Monday after the track received numerous complaints concerning his actions prior to the start of the third race.Molina, who was scheduled to ride the
Join award-winning jockey John Velazquez for a special Tuesday edition of bloodhorse.com “Talkin’ Horses” sponsored by Equine Oxygen Therapy. Velazquez will be the guest live online a
Jockey Andrew Lakeman is paralyzed from the waist down following a spill during a race at Belmont Park Thoroughbred racetrack last month, the Daily Racing Form reported.
The 32-year-old Lakeman was told by doctors at North Shore
In an article by Billy Powers on the Calgary Sun Web site, the writer lamented that today (June 15) might be the last day for Thoroughbred racing Stampede Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
“When they finish the eighth race on today’s
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