
Awakening to Thoroughbred Aftercare
The Blood-Horse‘s editor-in-chief explains how the TCA’s creation raised both money and awareness.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

The Blood-Horse‘s editor-in-chief explains how the TCA’s creation raised both money and awareness.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals accused Thoroughbred trainer Steve Asmussen of horse mistreatment in 2014.
Of the 879 samples tested through Nov. 15, nine (1%) came back over the 25 parts-per-billion threshold level.

Mary Scollay-Ward, DVM; Rick Arthur, DVM; and Lynn Hovda, MS, DVM, signed the letter of support.

The BLM plans to gather about 150 wild horses threatened by lack of forage.
Officials said racing participants will be asked to be more vigilant in an effort to prevent injuries to racehorses.

Equine aftercare organizations can apply for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accreditation through April 15.
The groups will join forces to facilitate the sale of more Thoroughbred ex-racehorses to the equestrian market.
An Illinois owner is facing charges after a horse died after being exposed to severe winter weather.
Police said an owner found his horse slaughtered in his barn when he went to feed then animal on Jan. 7.
Several horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized by Maricopa County, Arizona, authorities.

Debbie Fuentes, senior director of customer service and registrar with the Arabian Horse Association in Aurora, Colorado, explains the purpose of equine breed registries and associations.
The horse’s injuries include a fractured jaw, missing eyelids, a missing ear, and other wounds.

The group wants to ensure agencies can sanction licensees who violate restrictions on illegally compounded drugs.

A laboratory test is only as good as the sample submitted. Find out how veterinarians submit samples.

As many as 132 wild horses will be released back to the range following the gather.
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