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Ferdinand Derby Anniversary Impetus for Slaughter-Ban Push

Tom LaMarra May 4, 2006

Supporters of legislation that would ban the transport of horses to slaughter for human consumption are hopeful the measure will pass Congress this year, a co-sponsor of the bill said May 3. Meanwhile, members of the Kentuck

Rolex Veterinarian Gives Feedback on Horse Condition

Erin Ryder May 3, 2006

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Rolex Talk Highlights Performance Horse Issues

Erin Ryder May 3, 2006

The 2006 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event drew more than 90,000 equine enthusiasts to the Kentucky Horse Park, and Lexington’s Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (HEMI) used the opportunity to educate horse owners on common health issues

Keeneland Horse Doesn’t Have Strangles

Kimberly S. Brown May 2, 2006

A Thoroughbred racehorse at Keeneland began showing slight signs of filling in the submandibular region (under the jaw) late last week, and on Saturday (April 29) the horse was moved to a private clinic for diagnosis. The fear was that the horse

Andrew Hoy Tops Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** Presented by Farnam

Press Release May 2, 2006

Seasoned competitor Andrew Hoy of Australia displayed the brilliant riding that has made him an Olympic medalist three times to win the top prize at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** presented by Farnam. The event was held April 27-30 a

Living With Your Contractor

David Preston May 1, 2006

The scenario is everyone’s worst nightmare: Two men speaking a version of English you can’t understand roll in on the wrong day at the wrong time in a muddy, beat-up truck with an ancient backhoe leaking hydraulic fluid on

Hematomas in Horses

Claude Ragle, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, ABVP May 1, 2006

What exactly happens the minute after the direct trauma (like a kick or a collision)? How does the blood pool?

Interval Training: A Better Option?

Sharon Biggs Waller May 1, 2006

Musculoskeletal injury is the main cause of wastage in Thoroughbred racehorses worldwide, with nearly 30% of all fractures being pelvic and tibial stress fractures. California studies in the late 1990s suggested fast work increased the risk of

Bloodhorse.com “Morning Line” Takes You Behind the Scenes at the Kentucky Derby

Press Release April 28, 2006

Beginning Monday, May 1, and running daily through Derby Day, Saturday, May 6, bloodhorse.com introduces Morning Line, a new feature designed to bring the horses, people, and places of

USDF Educational Center Finds New Home at Kentucky Horse Park

Press Release April 26, 2006

Nearly 200 equine sport notables and enthusiasts, and state government dignitaries braved a rainy afternoon Friday (April 21) to join United States Dressage Federation (USDF) officials and staff in a ribbon cutting opening of the National

ReRun Features Famous Athletes’ Moneigh Paintings on eBay

Press Release April 25, 2006

ReRun Inc., the nonprofit adoption organization, announced Monday (April 24) that a select group of its signature “Moneigh” paintings created by past Kentucky Derby winners and other notable racehorses are available on eBay beginning this

Young Equestrians to Get “Taste of the Olympics”

Press Release April 25, 2006

Young equestrians from all reaches of North America will get a feel for what it’s like to compete in the Olympic Games when they compete in the CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships (NAJYRC), at the Virginia Horse Center in

NRHA Affiliates Commit to International Affiliate Program

Press Release April 24, 2006

Recently approved for participation in the International Affiliate Program by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors were five Affiliates requesting the distinction. The Austrian Reining Horse Association, Dutch

Search Continues for What Caused Derby Contender’s Fate

Press Release April 24, 2006

Edited Churchill Downs press release

While veterinarians at a Central Kentucky equine hospital continue their search for the disease that felled Kentucky Derby (Grade I) contender With a City, his owner and trainer said

Jockey Injured After Colt Wins Forerunner

Claire Novak April 21, 2006

Two-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey John Velazquez remained hospitalized Thursday evening (April 20) following a nasty spill in Keeneland’s feature race, the Forerunner Stakes. The incident occurred when Velazquez’s mount, Up an Octave, broke

“Saddle Up a Saddlebred” Search Now Online

Press Release April 21, 2006

Saddlebred.com has a new and valuable feature titled, “Saddle Up a Saddlebred,” which allows anyone interested in seeing, riding, or learning more about Saddlebreds to enter their zip code