The Blood-Horse Staff
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Articles by Blood-Horse Staff
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
Sprinter Injured on Belmont Stakes Undercard Awaits Surgery
June 11, 2012
Giant Ryan fractured both sesamoids in his left front leg during a race at Belmont Park on June 9. Read More
I'll Have Another Draws Post 11 for Belmont
June 06, 2012
I'll Have Another, bidding to become the 12th winner of the Triple Crown, will break from post 11. Read More
Old Friends Holds Reception for Rapid Redux
June 03, 2012
Old Friends hosted a welcome reception and press conference for new retiree Rapid Redux June 1. Read More
I'll Have Another Arrives at Belmont Park
May 21, 2012
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner is on track to run in the Belmont Stakes June 9. Read More
TRF Directors Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit
May 15, 2012
In their filing, the TRF directors say the charges made in the May 3 lawsuit are without merit. Read More
Racing Medication Reform Advocacy Website Launched
May 10, 2012
The website--cleanhorseracing.org--is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules. Read More
Kentucky Derby Contender Take Charge Indy to Have Surgery
May 07, 2012
The colt sustained a long pastern chip fracture during Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Read More
Heart Problems Claim Thoroughbred Stallion Dynaformer
April 30, 2012
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall. Read More
Medication Issues Dominate Racing Conference
April 27, 2012
The use and possible abuse of therapeutic medications will be dominating discussions throughout the meeting. Read More
Horse Council Sets National Issues Forum
April 26, 2012
The forum will address marketing initiatives for the equine industry as well as changes in federal advocacy. Read More
RMTC Discusses Racing Medications, Names Interim Director
April 25, 2012
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics. Read More
Kentucky Derby Hopeful Receives Shock Wave Therapy
April 25, 2012
I'll Have Another, a hopeful for the 2012 Kentucky Derby, recently underwent shock wave therapy on his back. Read More
NYRA Challenges N.Y. <i>Times</i> Injury Rate Methodology
April 13, 2012
The NYRA is challenging the New York Times' methodology used to determine racehorse injury rates. Read More
Breeders' Cup Revises Medication Rule Violation Policy
April 06, 2012
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders' Cup races. Read More
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Seeks Comments on Standards
March 28, 2012
Comments on the preliminary code of standards for aftercare organizations will be accepted through April 2. Read More
Zenyatta to be Bred to Tapit in 2012
March 23, 2012
Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit for a 2013 foal. Read More
New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses
March 16, 2012
The new group is designed to expand options for ex-racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows. Read More
Talkin' Horses: Lane's End Staff on Zenyatta Now Archived
March 13, 2012
Those responsible for the care of Zenyatta discussed her pregnancy will be on hand to answer questions. Read More
NTRA Safety Alliance Standards Updated for 2012
March 12, 2012
New 2012 code protocol deals with mainly with race-day medication model rules and race-day security. Read More
Super Mare Now a Mom; Zenyatta Delivers Colt
March 09, 2012
The Bernardini colt was born at 10:10 p.m. EST. Both Zenyatta and the colt are reportedly doing well. Read More
