Frank Angst
Frank Angst is a staff writer for The Blood-Horse magazine.
Articles by Frank Angst
Reported Equine Deaths Exceed 150 in Oklahoma
May 24, 2013
More than 150 horses reportedly perished in the tornadoes that hit Moore and the Oklahoma City area May 20. Read More
Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
May 17, 2013
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain. Read More
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Donors Can Receive Orb Cap
May 11, 2013
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation donors can receive an official Orb baseball cap. Read More
Horse Death Spurs Investigation at Mountaineer Racetrack
May 09, 2013
The West Virginia Racing Commission is investigating the death of a horse in the Mountaineer receiving barn. Read More
Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby
May 03, 2013
Black Onyx was scratched from the May 4 Kentucky Derby after a chip was found in his left front fetlock. Read More
Six Ky. Derby Horses Made Salix-Free Racing Debuts
May 03, 2013
All of this year's Kentucky Derby starters will receive furosemide, designed to prevent EIPH. Read More
Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. Read More
Owners Consider Suit Against Breeders' Cup on Salix
March 14, 2013
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders' Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships. Read More
RMTC Calls Nikethamide 'Very Dangerous Drug' for Horses
March 04, 2013
It's the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators' attention. Read More
Rachel Alexandra Shows Some Progress
February 15, 2013
Rachel Alexandra's condition remains serious but has shown some signs of progress Read More
Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday. Read More
Owner Files Suit Over Racehorse's Catastrophic Injury
January 22, 2013
The owner claims negligence led to the catastrophic injury of his horse during a 2012 race at Belmont Park. Read More
Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Could be Lifted in January
December 28, 2012
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say. Read More
Horse Racing Medication Reform Takes Major Step
December 14, 2012
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013. Read More
KHRC Staff Outlines New Salix Procedures
December 14, 2012
The changes are designed to prevent mistakes in Salix administration prior to races. Read More
EHV-1 Impacts Hawthorne Race Course Horsemen's Plans
November 30, 2012
A Nov. 26 positive EHV-1 test extends the Hawthorne quarantine until at least Dec. 24. Read More
Hawthorne Race Course Continues to Deal with EHV-1
November 20, 2012
Three Hawthorne horses have died since the start of the outbreak last month. Read More
Race-Day Salix Errors Frustrate Kentucky Horsemen
November 16, 2012
Salix administration mistakes have led to at least two horses being scratched from races this month. Read More
Education, Communication Can Improve Racehorse Safety
October 18, 2012
Educating trainers about the warning signs of catastrophic injury can help improve equine safety. Read More
EHV Confirmed at Hawthorne Racecourse
October 17, 2012
At least one horse has died and at least one more has contracted the disease. Read More
Pre-Race Veterinary Inspections Help Keep Horses Safe
October 16, 2012
Pre-race inspections also communicate a message to horsemen that equine safety is a priority, one vet says. Read More
IFHA Applauds Jockey Club Medication Reform Efforts
October 10, 2012
Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club's efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing. Read More
