The Blood-Horse Staff
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Articles by Blood-Horse Staff
Breeders' Cup Participants to Support Retired Racehorses
October 13, 2011
Breeders' Cup participants will pledge a percentage of their earnings to support retired racehorses' care. Read More
Salix Among RMTC Board Meeting's Topics
October 11, 2011
Race day medications, drug testing initiatives, and research committees were discussed at an Oct. 6 meeting. Read More
Two Jockeys Suspended Under Britain's New Whip Rules
October 11, 2011
Two British jockeys received suspensions for excessive use of the whip during races at Salisbury Racecourse. Read More
Agenda Set for NTRA Safety Alliance Seminar
October 05, 2011
The agenda for the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance seminar was announced Oct. 4. Read More
Banned Euthanized; Life At Ten Likely Retired
October 03, 2011
Banned euthanized after sesamoid repair, and Life At Ten will likely be retired after last place finish. Read More
Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Returns to Adena Springs
September 20, 2011
Awesome Again returned home after undergoing colic surgery Sept. 13 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. Read More
Leading Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Has Colic Surgery
September 14, 2011
Awesome Again is recuperating from colic surgery performed Sept. 13 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Read More
Waterman Named Arizona Racing Medications, Welfare Adviser
September 12, 2011
Scot Waterman, DVM, is the first animal medication and welfare adviser for the Arizona Department of Racing. Read More
Hagyard to Partner With NTRA Alliance
September 11, 2011
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will participate in this year's NTRA Professional Education Seminar. Read More
RCI Drug Report: Doping Not Out of Control
September 09, 2011
The report indicated regulators sent 324,215 biological samples for testing in 2010. More than 99% were clean. Read More
Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Cleared for Exercise
September 06, 2011
The Derby winner was cleared for exercise after undergoing surgery for a hairline fracture in his left hock. Read More
Champion Thoroughbred Beautiful Pleasure Dies
September 03, 2011
The 1999 Breeders' Cup Distaff winner was euthanized after a battle with equine laminitis. Read More
NTRA Alliance Education Seminar Scheduled
September 02, 2011
The 2011 NTRA Professional Education Seminar will be held Oct. 18-19 at Keeneland Race Course. Read More
New York Judge Rejects Certain Drug Testing Rules
August 19, 2011
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board regulations on out-of-competition testing require nullification. Read More
TRF Benefit Raises About $500,000 for Retired Throughbreds
August 10, 2011
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation gala held Aug. 7 raised $500,000 for the care of retired Throughbreds. Read More
Gelding Programs Continue to Gain Support
August 08, 2011
The UHC will continue its Operation Gelding Program after receiving donations from the AAEP and the USTA. Read More
Maryland Horse Industry Grants Available
July 29, 2011
The Maryland Horse Industry Board will be accepting grant applications for equine activities beginning Aug. 1. Read More
Lightning Causes Barn Fire at Three Chimneys Farm
July 25, 2011
There were no injuries to humans or horses when a broodmare barn at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm was Read More
Awad, Millionaire Thoroughbred Racehorse, Dead at 21
July 25, 2011
Millionaire and four-time grade I winner Awad died July 23 at Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky. The 21-year-old Read More
National HBPA: Keep Salix, Drop Adjunct Drugs
July 25, 2011
The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association supports elimination of race-day medications Read More
Racing Panel: Class 1 Rank for Designer Drugs
July 22, 2011
On July 27 the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) board of directors will consider Read More
Florida Salix Plan Called 'Terrible Mistake'
July 22, 2011
Florida Thoroughbred racing regulators have a goal of phasing out use of legal race-day medications like Salix Read More
Regulators to Discuss Race-Day Medication in Thoroughbreds
July 19, 2011
An Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) committee will meet July 26 to hear opinions and Read More
Thoroughbred Genetics Conference Scheduled for Sept. 7-8
July 18, 2011
The 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics, and Performance Conference will be held Sept. 7-8 in Lexington, Ky., Read More
Kentucky Derby Winner Animal Kingdom Recovering from Surgery
July 07, 2011
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands winner Animal Kingdom had successful surgery to repair a hairline slab Read More
