Alysheba, a Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year, was euthanized March 27 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute near Lexington. The 25-year-old pensioned stallion, who resided at the Kentucky Horse Park, and was buried at the Park’s Hall of Champions…
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SmartPak is offering attendees another special opportunity to learn from top riders at the 2009 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** when they hold their 5th consecutive Course Walk on Thursday, April 23rd. Attendees will get the opportunity to see the course…
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission announced March 27 the Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Fund will distribute more than $18.7 million in awards for 2008.
While this year’s KBIF awards are down from the $19,220,007 paid in 2007, they are still higher than…
Although horse owners continue to administer oral joint health supplements (OJHS), a substantial proportion of these products are substandard in quality, efficacy, and safety, according to a presentation given at the 2008 American Association of Equine…
From a layman’s perspective, cryotherapy (use of cold for treatment) for horses at risk of or just beginning the acute phase of laminitis just makes sense. The laminae are inflamed, the hooves are hot to the touch, so let’s cool them down and keep them…
