Latest news about Thoroughbred behavior The Horse | Controlling Reproductive Behavior in Performance MaresShe's an athletic and beautiful mare, but there's one problem--she's notorious for displaying "marish" behavior, and it's starting to get in the way of training and competition. What can be done? According to one researcher, ... Continue reading
Classic Champion Thoroughbreds: Withers Stakes Racing RoundupClassic Champion Thoroughbreds ... Alpha's fractious behavior indicates that he may have some emotional conformation issues and it gave me cause to take a wait and see approach. He displayed similar behavior in the ... Continue reading
Listen to the Horse: ThoroughbredsThoroughbreds. I have neglected this blog, but I have a good excuse. The Retired Racehorse Training Project (RRTP) is my good excuse. It is a very, very good excuse. RRTP finally launched its web site in December. Within a week of the launch we announced the ... There is no way that these horses could know that their good behavior will have the effect of increasing demand for their families and friends at the track. They may not know it, but something is making ... Continue reading
A Veterinarian's Take: Kentucky Horse Racing Commission ...... TwitterShare to Facebook. Labels: Breeder's Cup, equine behavior, equine welfare, Equitarian Philosophy, Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, Lasix, raceday medication, Salix, thoroughbred horse racing ... Continue reading
The Horse | Humeral Stress Fractures and Return to Racing (AAEP ..."Stress fractures are a major cause of lameness and result in significant economic loss within the Thoroughbred racing industry," Fawns explained. "The objectives of this study were to characterize stress fractures in the ... Continue reading
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen | Derby Dozen - February 3, 2012 ...I don't know if it is just wishful thinking but your list just gives off a feeling that this will be a very good year for three year old thoroughbreds! I mostly cannot argue with your list. No doubt Creative Cause seems to hold an advantage on Rags in pedigree for 1 .... It's called common sense, and any out of the ordinary behavior should be taken seriously. I always thought Barbaro was injured before the Preakness, knew it, and tried to tell the world that by breaking through ... Continue reading
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