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As Hurricane Katrina moved through New Orleans, La., Monday, the Fair Grounds racetrack sustained some structural damage and the track’s parking lot was being used as a staging area from which rescue vehicles and personnel could
The damage of Hurricane Katrina on south Louisiana Thoroughbred farms wasn’t as bad as originally feared, but it will take time to repair and replace fencing and barns, as well as remove debris and tree limbs.
“It’s not as bad as I
Drought causes pastures to dry up, weeds to flourish, and horses to get thin without supplemental feeding. But there are other things going on in your fields that you need to know about in order to protect your horses from problems such as
The Jockey Club, the registry for Thoroughbreds, has announced a change in its Stud Book rules that will permit representatives of the organization to physically inspect horses. According to a release, the rule change was made to insure the
Students at Georgetown College in Kentucky now have the opportunity to ?get their foot in the door? of the equine industry, no matter their area of study. The new Equine Scholars Program is a collaboration between the university and the
In its continuing effort to enhance service and benefits to its members, USRider has upgraded its web site. This modernization allows members to manage most aspects of their membership online.
Founded in 2002 and administered by the
Oregon implemented a provisional equine feed label law on June 1 that would allow feed manufacturers to add non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) to the list of nutrient requirements already found on feed bags in that state. Adding NSC to the feed
In the past several years there has been an explosion of supplements marketed as protecting and maintaining joint health.
For the first time in more than 15 years, the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and its troupe of 30 Lipizzaner stallions are coming to tour America. The November and December tour dates coincide with the 60th anniversary of U.S. General
2005 EQUINE SCIENCE SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM, TUCSON, ARIZ., MAY 31-JUNE 3
“Pedigree, conformation, and the racing performance of siblings are the main selection criteria utilized by buyers to evaluate the athletic potential of
It probably comes as no surprise that a horse taking on the rigors of a 100-mile endurance race or a three-day event might need a different diet from one that ambles the trails around home or carries a child through the occasional weekend show. The
Learn what to do and be well prepared before competing your trail horse.
Developing a good strategy for mineral/electrolyte replacement during rest stops when traveling with horses
Cash Is King’s Afleet Alex, dramatic winner of the Preakness and runaway winner of the Belmont Stakes (both gr. I), underwent surgery yesterday at the New Jersey Equine Clinic after suffering a condylar fracture. The 3-year-old son of Northern
Thoroughbred Charities of America is planning a Charity Golf Tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 54th-ranked Saratoga National Golf Club. This year the group is adding Las Vegas Night, with major prizes including Hummers, Vespas, Harleys, hot
A 13-year-old girl ran into a burning barn to retrieve a horse, reports The London Free Press online edition. Another horse was
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