
Rombauer Wins the Preakness
Rombauer, who didn’t race in the Kentucky Derby, earned his way into the Preakness by winning the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields on Feb. 13.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

Rombauer, who didn’t race in the Kentucky Derby, earned his way into the Preakness by winning the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields on Feb. 13.

Researchers believe breeding two white-spotted donkeys could lead to embryonic loss, fetal abortion, or the death of a young foal.

Dr. Scott Stanley of the University of Kentucky describes the challenges conventional drug testing presents and a potential biomarker-based solution.

Medina Spirit’s Kentucky Derby win remains in question after a postrace blood test indicated the presence of a prohibited corticosteroid. The colt’s Derby win marked the seventh for trainer Bob Baffert.

A Canadian survey found horses offered solace during the pandemic, and lockdowns gave stable owners a respite to do farm repairs and organize their businesses.

Special approval is no longer needed for horses entering Kentucky tracks from these Maryland facilities.

The horses resided at the same Shelby County boarding facility.

Scientists developed an algorithm that predicts how susceptible individual species might be to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Find out where horses land.
The rider of an Arabian horse whose leg broke during an endurance race in France has been relieved of a 20-year sanction for doping and horse abuse, following the decision of an international appeals court.

But the ability to roll the pelvis, not balance, is the key, researchers found.

Four horses tested positive, eight are suspected positive, and four more were potentially exposed after traveling to a New York show.

In addition to the three affected horses, 43 horses were potentially exposed.

Thirty other horses were exposed.

Survey results showed horses ridden and handled by males behaved differently than those ridden and handled by females.

The colt sold for $1,000 as a yearling.

The 2021 Grant Application Deadline is May 26.
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