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Old Friends to be Featured on CBS News
June 05, 2007
Old Friends, a Thoroughbred retirement facility based near Lexington, will be featured in a segment on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric June 7th. This is the first news piece Read More
Barbaro Painting Brings $14,400 for Memorial Fund
June 03, 2007
Artist Susan Sommer-Luarca's portrait "Barbaro"--a 5' by 4' tonal acrylic on canvas that was painted at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week--brought a final price of $14,400 at the conclusion of bidding yesterday on eBay.
The Read More
War Admiral's Kentucky Derby Trophy Found
June 01, 2007
The Kentucky Derby Museum has located War Admiral's 1937 Kentucky Derby Gold Cup Trophy, and it will be loaned to the museum for its Kentucky Derby Gold Cup exhibition in 2010.
The Triple Crown winner's Derby trophy was privately purchased in Read More
HBO's Barbaro Documentary Debuts June 6
June 01, 2007
"Barbaro," a documentary exploring the triumph and tragedy of the Thoroughbred who captured the public's imagination last year after winning the Kentucky Derby, will premiere on HBO on Wednesday, June 6 at 10:00 p.m. (EST).
Tracing Barbaro' Read More
Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society Conducting Adoption Drive
June 01, 2007
Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society (BEHS) has announced "Bluebonnet Adoption Days," to be held from June 15 to July 15, 2007.
In two years of operation, the organization has taken in almost 200 horses but nearly 100 of those horses are still Read More
Equine Injury Reporting System to Begin at 30 Tracks
May 30, 2007
A uniform on-track equine injury reporting system developed by Mary Scollay, DVM, association veterinarian at Calder Race Course and Gulfstream Park, will be implemented as a pilot project at 30 racetracks beginning June 1, it was announced today b Read More
Barbaro Painting at $12,600 on Ebay, Two Days Remain
May 30, 2007
Bidding on Susan Sommer-Luarca's portrait "Barbaro," a 5' by 4' tonal acrylic on canvas that was painted at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week this year and signed by jockey Edgar Prado, is up to $12,600 with bidding continuing on Ebay Read More
New Lexington Airport Murals Promote WEG 2010
May 29, 2007
Officials with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games recently unveiled new signs at the Blue Grass Airport, in Lexington, Ky., promoting four disciplines that will be featured at the event, as well as scenic landscapes photographed by Read More
Calendar Available with Pfizer Dewormer Purchase
May 29, 2007
Throughout the year, horses require routine health care, such as deworming, vaccinations and other veterinary services, farrier appointments, and dental exams. Some horses might even receive chiropractic care or other therapies for treating Read More
'Belmont Bash' to Benefit Grayson-Jockey Club
May 26, 2007
The Belmont Bash, hosted by the New York Racing Association and The Jockey Club, will be held June 8 at the historic Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. The Bash once again will benefit the Grayson-Jockey Club Read More
Curlin on Track for Belmont Start
May 24, 2007
Curlin, winner of the May 19 Preakness Stakes, returned to the racetrack May 23 at Churchill Downs for the first time since his heart-pounding victory over Street Sense, winner of this year's Kentucky Derby.
The chestnut son of Smart Read More
Endangered Marsh Tacky Horses DNA Tested for Conservation Effort
May 23, 2007
The Equus Survival Trust recently sent a team to South Carolina to collect DNA samples and take photos of the largest remaining herd of Carolina Marsh Tackys. This herd can trace its heritage back to the Civil War. The Trust invited Read More
Breyer Horse Maker Donates $126,500 to Laminitis Fund
May 18, 2007
Breyer model horse maker Reeves International contributed $126,500 to the Laminitis Fund, created in memory of Barbaro, during the annual Alibi Breakfast Thursday at Pimlico Race Course.
Company president Tony Fleischmann presented a check for Read More
Free Workshop Offers Tips on Ex-Racehorse Ownership
May 17, 2007
"Thoroughbreds are remarkable animals--they're beautiful, athletic, and really friendly," said Nicola Birch, director of Wood End Farms, a Barrington, Ill., registered 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting Off-Track Thoroughbreds ("OTTBs"). Read More
New U.K. Horse Rescue Protocol Launched
May 16, 2007
An emergency services protocol and fund to help horses caught up in accidents was launched yesterday at Buckingham Palace.
The protocol--created by The British Horse Society (BHS) and the British Equine Veterinary Association Read More
Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum to Celebrate Reopening
May 15, 2007
The doors are opening to the new, state-of-the-art American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, and fans of the breed are cordially invited to walk among legends at the grand opening June 9, 2007.
Visitors have the Read More
Laminitis Prevention and Treatment Book from Life Data Labs
May 11, 2007
Laminitis and Founder: Prevention and Treatment provides information on what laminitis is and how the horse's body systems are affected. The book offers detailed advice on how to recognize horses that might be most at risk for the disease and how t Read More
Donne & Cavalli Hand Sanitizer
May 11, 2007
Donne & Cavalli, a botanical skin care line developed for the active equestrian lifestyle, recently introduced their new lavender and peppermint hand sanitizer. Donna Mastrianni, a master esthetician and avid equestrian, developed the entire Read More
Yard Bag Chute
May 11, 2007
The Yard Bag Chute is a corrugated polypropylene and plastic insert/liner for paper yard waste bags. The design of the 36-inch high Yard Bag Chute keeps the paper bag open, sturdy, and in an upright position while filling the chute with grass Read More
Pictopia Announces Blood-Horse Online Photo Store
May 11, 2007
Pictopia announced May 10 its photo store for the official Web site of The Blood-Horse magazine.
Powered by Pictopia, the Blood-Horse photo store offers hundreds of photographs from the official Blood-Horse collection, including Read More
Farnam Mini SuperMask
May 10, 2007
Farnam's popular SuperMask is now available in a specially designed size to fit most A- and B-size Miniature Horses. This unique mask features adjustable poll and throatlatch closures for adjustability and a good fit for most Miniature Horses. Read More
Solartex Equisun Sport Shirt
May 10, 2007
Solartex Sun Gear, Inc., is now importing the Equisun range of 50+ SPF/UPF riding shirts for ultimate sun protection for equestrians. Read More
ReRun Announces eBay Sale of Moneighs
May 09, 2007
With the second leg of the Triple Crown fast approaching, ReRun’s selection of Moneighs by classic contenders and champions will appear on eBay beginning May 20. The popular paintings created by famous racehorses, including John Henry, Victory Read More
Oregon Animals to be Included in State Disaster Plans
May 09, 2007
Oregon's pets, service animals, and farm animals will now be included in state disaster plans. Governor Ted Kulongoski signed the bill into law on May 7.
The "Animals in Disaster" legislation (S.B. 570) passed the state House 53-5 in Read More
Equine Research Coordination Group
April 29, 2007
How are we going to address these diseases that threaten the health of our horses and the viability of the equine industry? How are we going to deal with new diseases and conditions as they arise? What are we going to do when diseases we thought were Read More
