Twenty-seven people have been charged in a racehorse doping scandal that has international connections. After an FBI investigation, it was discovered veterinarians, top trainers including the trainer of last year’s Kentucky Derby contender, pharmacists and others, misbranded or compounded and administered drugs that aren't FDA approved, or approved for equine use. The drugs included pain killers, nerve blockers, and drugs to boost red blood cell counts. In combination with the numerous deaths at Santa Anita, and growing public awareness of the fate of racehorses, some view this as another blow that could bring down the sport of horse racing completely.
While some people would deny that the use of drugs in North American racehorses is a problem or is an unfortunate necessity, others would argue too many drugs are used too often to address problems that may not exist, or on the o ...
Asking your staff not to pee in the horse stalls seems a little weird, but apparently this is a real problem. A race horse named Wotadoll was given a drug test after a race. The results showed traces of a painkilling drug called T ...
Twenty-seven people have been charged in a racehorse doping scandal that has international connections. After an FBI investigation, it was discovered veterinarians, top trainers including the trainer of last year’s Kentucky Derby ...
The race horse industry frequently comes under scrutiny each time there is allegations of illegal drugging. Many wonder if there are better alternatives, especially when it comes to recovering from the strains of training. Fortuna ...
We’ve seen plenty of Thoroughbreds, lots of Friesians, Moyles, and Standardbreds hit the top rankings, but Arabians haven’t had a huge showing lately. ❊ Adder is the exception recently, achieving #1 rank and clearing a jump ...
It’s devastating for a mare to lose a foal. And, if a mare dies during foaling, but leaves a healthy foal behind, it can lead to an agonizing search for a nurse mare. When the Friesian mare Uniek lost her colt, she quickly fostere ...
An investigation into who shot seven horse in Otero County, New Mexico is ongoing. Five horses were found in March of 2021, and a two more were discovered in April. Rewards are being offered and tips are being solicited by Animal ...
PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR stable’s 3P *Zeus By Magic* was the #1 ranking stallion as we entered the last full week of May 2021. Foaled April 11, 2021, throughout his career he was itemed with Diamond Saddles, Saddle Bags, a Lucky ...
Almost one hour in length, this documentary explores how the equines that are now called Iceland Horses arrived on the island of Iceland, how they affected the colonization of Iceland over 1000 years ago and how they continue to i ...
The race horse industry frequently comes under scrutiny each time there is allegations of illegal drugging. Many wonder if there are better alternatives, especially when it comes to recovering from the strains of training. Fortuna ...
The Longines Endurance World Cup finally took place on May 22, 2021 near Pisa, Italy. One competitor for the USA Equestrian Endurance Team and a top ten endurance rider worldwide, is Holly Corcoran who competed with her gelding, P ...
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