First Defence romps in the Forego Stakes (G1)
He drew off late to win by 6 3/4 lengths while favorite Lucky Island was a distant 6th after a bad start. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Archive for August, 2008
2008 Breeders Crown Open Races
The 4 championship races for the older pacers and trotters were held at Mohawk on Saturday night with Corleone Kosmos winning the Open Trot and Mister Big the Open Pace. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 4 races here.
Shedding Light on Night Blindness in Appaloosas
Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB) in Appaloosas has been linked to the leopard complex spotting in these horses. But how are these two apparently independent genetic features related?
According to researchers, both CSNB and spotting pattern…
ASPCA Deploys Disaster Response Team for Hurricane Gustav
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has deployed a team of disaster response experts to assist the state of Louisiana in pre- and post-storm evacuation and sheltering in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav. Louisiana…
Hobby or Business? Defining your Equine Venture
According to the Internal Revenue Service, if your main objective is to make a profit, then you are considered a legitimate business.
Many people involved within the horse industry often do not view their small horse operation as a business. They…