The Blood-Horse Staff
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Articles by Blood-Horse Staff
Racehorse It's Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
October 22, 2012
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout. Read More
Lentenor, Barbaro's Full Brother, Retired
October 10, 2012
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury. Read More
EIA in Germany Affects Prominent French Horse Race
October 06, 2012
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA. Read More
Keeneland Hosts 2012 Racehorse Safety, Welfare Summit
October 03, 2012
The fourth edition of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be held Oct. 16-17. Read More
Event will Raise Funds for Off-Track Horses
September 29, 2012
A show and sale will raise awareness for the opportunities available for off-track Thoroughbreds.
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Laminitic Racehorse Paynter Could Return to Track
September 12, 2012
The colt continues to make strides towards recovery and a possible return to the racetrack. Read More
Breeders' Cup Winner Maram Dead, Leaves Foal
September 07, 2012
Maram, winner of the 2008 Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, died Sept. 6 from an acute illness. Read More
Zayat Family: Paynter Continues Improvement
September 07, 2012
Zayat Stables reports that its 3-year-old colt Paynter continues to improve after a rough couple of days. Read More
Paynter 'Walking Comfortably,' Bloodwork OK
September 06, 2012
Haskell Invitational winner Paynter, who was diagnosed with laminitis Sept. 4, was "walking comfortably." Read More
New Mexico Track to Enforce Strict Drug Guidelines
September 04, 2012
Ruidoso Downs chairman says serious drug offenders will be banned from the track's property starting in 2013. Read More
CHRB Panel Recommends Equine Medication Rule Changes
September 01, 2012
The organization endorsed a proposal to have Salix administered by certain veterinarians only. Read More
Hurricane Threat Forces Evacuation of Barns at La. Racetrack
August 27, 2012
The evacuation applies to the 700 horses currently stabled at Fair Grounds for its summer Quarter Horse meet. Read More
Kentucky Race-Day Drug Rules Will Change Sept. 4
August 23, 2012
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4. Read More
RCI Considers 'One Strike' for Egregious Drug Violations
July 29, 2012
The rule would affect found responsible for putting substances in racehorses that might endanger the animals. Read More
Owners Pledge No Race-Day Meds for 2-Year-Old Thoroughbreds
July 20, 2012
Some of Thoroughbred racing's most notable owners have pledged to run their 2-year-olds without Salix. Read More
No Dermorphin Found in Ky. Derby, Oaks Horses' Samples
July 11, 2012
The pain-killer more powerful than morphine was not found in any Derby or Oaks samples tested. Read More
Witnesses Named for Senate Horse Racing Medication Hearing
July 10, 2012
A U.S. Senate committee has released its witness list for a July 12 hearing on medication use in horse racing. Read More
Equine Medication Focus of Senate Hearing
July 06, 2012
The hearing, "Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing," will be held July 12. Read More
Website Features Horse Racing Drug Reform Testimonials
July 01, 2012
Also on the website are news, videos, scientific studies, and commentary in support of medication-free racing. Read More
Salix to be Discussed on BloodHorse.com's Talkin' Horses
June 25, 2012
The medication furosemide (Salix) will be discussed by J. David Richardson, MD, and Foster Northrop, DVM. Read More
Horsemen: Penalties for Dermorphin in Horses Should Be Harsh
June 22, 2012
Dermorphin is a natural opiate more potent than morphine but less likely to produce addiction. Read More
Donation for Veterinary Care Made to TRF
June 19, 2012
Sophie Stenbeck has contributed $74,000 to provide veterinary care for the organization's horses. Read More
Laminitis Claims Injured Racehorse Giant Ryan
June 17, 2012
His owners elected euthanasia after the colt began showing laminitis signs in one of his uninjured legs. Read More
Pa. Equine Coalition Focuses on Racetrack Safety
June 12, 2012
The coalition is working to improve the health and safety of equines and humans at racetracks in the state. Read More
Secretariat's Preakness Stakes Time Under Review
June 12, 2012
The request for review came from Penny Chenery, Secretariat's owner, and the Maryland Jockey Club's president. Read More
