A couple of weeks ago I visited the Millbrook farm where I used to work. A new owner is in place and I am elated to say his horses are well taken care of, the staff is happy, and the transition successful. What sticks in my mind from that visit is a bale of hay….
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It’s All About the Hay
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Toronto Sun Columnist Is Mistaken About Possible Sourcing of His Horsemeat Meal
“Cheval is back on La Palette’s menu this week — after last summer’s dustup about American horsemeat. The U.S. has now resumed horse slaughter, and inspections.” Mike Strobel writes about eating horsemeat in the Toronto Sun. He is mistaken about the state of horse slaughter in the U.S.. I shared some observations with him Hi…
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Belmont Child Care Kids Don Goggles and Mount Up!
Jockey Janice Blake and pony Trigger visited Anna House today. Some of the preschool children were so excited about Janice’s visit today that last night they slept with their goggles on.
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Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators, December 2011. Purses up. Wagering Up. Race days up.
MEDIA ADVISORY Equibase News Service Jockey Club Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators For December 2011 Editor’s Note: The year-over-year increase in U.S. wagering from December 2011 — when compared to December 2010 — represented the first increase since February 2008 (46 months ago). Of note was the closure of New York City…
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Scorpy’s New Year’s Eve Bran Mash
My two year old, turning three on Sunday, thoroughbred colt Scorpy loves a bran mash. Due to physical problems, he’s not turned out with his red-headed cohorts, Windy and Breezie. They aren’t very nice to him and Scorpy is a momma’s boy. He has been since he was born; he was one of “my kids”…
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Take A Moment To Vote For the NTRA Moment of the Year
Voting for the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s (NTRA) Moment of the Year is open until 11:59 p.m. January 3, 2012. Racing fans 18 and over are welcomed to vote online at NTRA.com. What do you think? Who do you like? Is Rapid Redux’s phenom record of consistency superior to Havre de Grace’s record of brilliance?…
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2012 In Under 365 Words
February: Foaling. Foals. Pale pink and pale blue foal jammies.The whisper-soft net of whiskers on a foal’s muzzle. A mare cocking her hip and rolling her belly so her baby can easily latch on and full-contact nurse … May: Starts with the Derby, ends with the Met Mile. After watching Shackelford’s gritty run in the 2011 Derby, he was my 2012 Met Mile horse. I haven’t changed my mind. Hope it happens … June: The Belmont. Keep it a mile and a half … November: Breeders’ Cup. Will my 2011 crush, So You Think be back? Is Galikova going to match big sis Goldikova’s charms? How tall will Joseph O’Brien be? Will Black Caviar come to the show?
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Coming Up: New York Task Force To Make Recommendations for Race Horse Retirement and Aftercare
We have the opportunity to forge a program in New York where we have both the finest horse racing, and, a secure and humane retirement program for the equine athletes that make the racing industry and its attendant wagering and gaming opportunities possible — Liz O’Connell
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NYS Task Force on Retired Race Horses Statute
Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law § 909 * § 909. Task force on retired race horses. 1. There is hereby created in the state racing and wagering board the task force on retired race horses. The task force is to be comprised of thirteen members. Such task force shall have two ex-officio co-chairpersons, one…
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European Union Examination of Mexican Horse Slaughter Industry
The laxity and irresponsibility of the USDA in enforcing rules and regulations for transporting horses to slaughter is prominently discussed.
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