Archive for August, 2008

Equid Emotions and Laterality: Is there a Connection?

By Tack Box | August 31st, 2008

Does your horse give “dirty” looks? Rather than trying to read his expression, you might be able get some clues about how your horse really feels about objects by paying attention to which eye he uses to observe them. French behaviorists reported…

Two More Florida Horses Positive for Piroplasmosis

By Tack Box | August 31st, 2008

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ investigation into equine piroplamosis has uncovered two additional positive animals in Polk County. These two cases bring the number of positive horses to eight. These cases include animals on…

Louisiana Horse Track Shuts Down Ahead of Hurricane Gustav

By Tack Box | August 31st, 2008

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino, about 15 miles north of Lafayette, La., has canceled the racing programs set for Sunday, Aug. 31, and the final night of the spring/summer Thoroughbred racing season Monday, Sept. 1 in anticipation of the arrival…

Curlin Nears Cigar’s Earnings Record

By Tack Box | August 31st, 2008

Defending Horse of the Year Curlin made his return to dirt racing in the $500,000 Woodward Stakes a successful one at Saratoga Aug. 30, but he had to work to get the job done. Curlin, the 3-10 favorite against six rivals, looked like a big winner as…

Curlin wins the Woodward Stakes (G1)

By Tack Box | August 31st, 2008

He took the lead 3-wide in the stretch and won by 1 1/4 lengths over longest shot on the board Past the Point with Wanderin Boy 3rd. Get the results, chart, and photos here.