Archive for November, 2008

Retiring Record-Setter Curlin Honored At Churchill

By Tack Box | November 30th, 2008

Horse of the Year Curlin closed out his record-setting career at Churchill Downs Nov. 29, as he was paraded in front of fans on the final day of the track’s Fall Meet.
The 4-year-old colt, whose career earnings of $10.5 million set a North…

Help Equine Rescues Win Cash and Feed More Horses

By Tack Box | November 29th, 2008

Do you want to help a horse rescue win prize money in your state? Or even feed more hungry horses? You can by helping shelters receive grants through TheAnimalRescuesite.com. There is a national contest, as well as ongoing charitable giving.
One of…

FEI Classifies Capsaicin as Doping, Not Medication

By Tack Box | November 29th, 2008

If the drug capsaicin is found in any future samples from equine atheletes in International Equestrian Federation (FEI)-sanctioned events, the results will be treated as doping, not medication, according to veterinary committee chairman John McEwen in…

Einstein takes the Clark Handicap (G2)

By Tack Box | November 28th, 2008

He caught pacesetter and favorite Commentator in the stretch, going on to win over late rallier Delightful Kiss while Commentator faded to third. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

Risk Factors for Spinal Cord Compression Found

By Tack Box | November 28th, 2008

A triad of factors, namely sex, breed, and age, are all associated with the development of cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) explains one of the latest studies published from the prolific Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical…