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Articles by Blood-Horse Staff
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
Jockey Club Sets Up Racehorse Injury Reporting Website
March 06, 2012
More than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database. Read More
Eastern Tent Caterpillars Hatching Earlier This Year
March 01, 2012
Research has proven the caterpillars caused outbreaks of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). Read More
Breeders' Cup 2012: No Change in Medication Policy
February 28, 2012
Breeders' Cup Ltd. upheld a ban on race-day medications for 2-year-olds at the 2012 World Championships. Read More
Clenbuterol Ban for New Mexico Horse Racing
February 27, 2012
Clenbuterol use was suspended for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing in New Mexicoeffective April 20. Read More
Roehl and Pittman Join Thoroughbred Aftercare Subcommittee
February 18, 2012
The goal of the aftercare subcommittee is to work toward a national solution to industry-wide issues. Read More
Contest to Name Rachel Alexandra's Colt
February 17, 2012
Stonestreet Farm will host the winning fan and a guest for a visit with Rachel Alexandra and her colt. Read More
Hagyard to Review Hyperbaric Chamber Safety
February 14, 2012
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has shut down its hyperbaric oxygen chamber "until further notice." Read More
HBO's 'Luck' to Hold Casting Call for Extras
February 10, 2012
HBO's horse racing themed television series "Luck," which was recently picked up for a sec Read More
Thoroughbred Industry Forms Aftercare Alliance
February 09, 2012
The alliance will serve as the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for retired Thoroughbreds. Read More
TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch
January 29, 2012
The horses will be sent to Thoroughbred breeder-owner Tom McKenna's 45,000-acre Cucharas Ranch in Colorado. Read More
Louisiana Horse Racing: Bute Threshold Level Change Slowed
January 28, 2012
A La., Senate committee rejected an emergency rule from the LSRC to lower the threshold to 2 micrograms/mL. Read More
Thoroughbred Owner Issues Challenge to Benefit TRF
January 25, 2012
Saylor will match any gift to the "Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saylor Challenge," up to $50,000. Read More
NYTB Donates $10,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
January 24, 2012
The board of directors of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) voted to donate $10,000 to the TRF. Read More
Thoroughbred Rachel Alexandra Delivers Colt by Curlin
January 23, 2012
Rachel Alexandra, 2009 Horse of the Year, gave birth Jan. 22 to a 125-pound colt by Curlin. Read More
Tax Changes for Horse Owners Take Effect
January 04, 2012
Federal legislation did not extend the Section 179 expense deduction or 100% bonus depreciation. Read More
