How to Race Horses
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2009 Run for the Roses Wagering Handle Down
Regardless of wagering ebbs and flows, injuries continue on the national Thoroughbred racing stage even after the industry boasts of its best efforts to contain them. more...
Racing Two-Year-Old Thoroughbreds
Race track on site Thoroughbred veterinarian and surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage says racing two-year-olds benefits bone and muscle growth in young horses. more...
A Report on Thoroughbred Muscle Injury
A bevy of reports, look-intos, tests, and studies have followed this season's fatal Kentucky Derby. Results are coming in while standard examinations continue. more...
Horseracing Health Welfare and Rules
America has lagged in its medical and humane treatment of its horseracing stars. Times are changing. Bans in the areas of medications and treatment are the future. more...
Discovery Was Iron Ruffian Was Fragile
Discovery, foaled in 1931, became known as "Iron Horse." He started 63 races and seemed made of metal. His blood flowed to Ruffian; so did the blood of Native Dancer. more...
Blood Biomarkers May Prevent Equine Fractures
According to Dr. Wayne McIlwraith of Colorado State University, new blood biomarkers research that could save equine lives didn't air at June's Thoroughbred hearings. more...
Feds Leaning Toward Horse Racing Regulation
Thirty years ago, said Thoroughbred owner/breeder Arthur Hancock III, horse racing came together to avoid federal regulation. "...things have gotten worse, not better." more...
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