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Why Do Racehorses Wear Tongue Ties?
Dr. Scott Palmer explains why some racehorses wear tongue ties and why this equipment is important.
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Endoscopic Evaluations in Exercising Thoroughbred Yearlings
Vets evaluated the potential application of dynamic endoscopy when examining Thoroughbred yearlings.
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Caring for the Disciplines: Racing
It takes careful conditioning and management to keep any racehorse in tip-top shape.
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Oxbow Never Looks Back in Preakness Upset
May 18, 2013
Calumet Farm's Oxbow gunned to the front from the gate to win the $1 million Preakness Stakes May 18. ... Read More
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Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
May 17, 2013
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.... Read More
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Orb Sponsorship to Benefit Charities
May 17, 2013
The sponsorship benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation.... Read More
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Motion, Smithwick, Pino Receive MHIB Touch of Class Awards
May 16, 2013
The awards honor Maryland horses and individuals that demonstrate standards of excellence.... Read More
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RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25
May 16, 2013
The RACE Fund is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.... Read More
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Palmer to Serve as AAEP On Call Vet for Preakness Telecasts
May 15, 2013
Scott Palmer, VMD, Dipl. ABVP, will serve as the AAEP On Call veterinarian for the May 18 Preakness Stakes. ... Read More
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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Donors Can Receive Orb Cap
May 11, 2013
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation donors can receive an official Orb baseball cap. ... Read More
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Bill would Limit CHRB Equine Medical Director Term
May 10, 2013
The bill would limit the equine medical director to serving no more than two two-year terms consecutively. ... Read More
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Horse Death Spurs Investigation at Mountaineer Racetrack
May 09, 2013
The West Virginia Racing Commission is investigating the death of a horse in the Mountaineer receiving barn.... Read More
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Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
May 08, 2013
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.... Read More
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Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation
May 08, 2013
The accreditation is designed to meet Association of Racing Commissioners International guidelines.... Read More
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Endoscopic Evaluations in Exercising Thoroughbred Yearlings
May 07, 2013
Vets evaluated the potential application of dynamic endoscopy when examining Thoroughbred yearlings.... Read More
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Orb Delivers Kentucky Derby Glory
May 04, 2013
Orb stormed to the lead in the stretch of a sloppy Churchill Downs strip to win the 2013 Kentucky Derby. ... Read More
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Caring for the Disciplines: Racing
May 04, 2013
It takes careful conditioning and management to keep any racehorse in tip-top shape.... Read More
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Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby
May 03, 2013
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock.... Read More
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Six Ky. Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Racing Debuts
May 03, 2013
All of this year's Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH. ... Read More
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Call Issued for Major Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy
May 03, 2013
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.... Read More
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Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall
May 02, 2013
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, fell from the back of a golf cart and hit his head on May 2. ... Read More
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Feds Seeking Racehorse Drug Regulation
May 01, 2013
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer's Steroid Use Called 'Deliberate Flouting'
May 01, 2013
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's anabolic steroid use a "deliberate flouting" of racing rules. ... Read More
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Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
April 29, 2013
Britain's steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.... Read More
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HKJC Official Urges Worldwide Steroid Ban
April 29, 2013
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
April 25, 2013
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids. ... Read More
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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After Safety Improvements, No Horse Deaths at Grand National
April 17, 2013
All horses running in this year's Grand National returned safely and uninjured from the race.... Read More
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