Archive for January, 2009
Curlin was again named Horse of the Year along with Champion Older Male. Other winners were Zenyatta for Champion Older Female, Big Brown for Champion 3-year-old Male, and Steve Asmussen for Champion Trainer. Get all the winners with photos and vote totals here. Go to Source
The equine uterine environment plays an integral role in the early developmental stages of pregnancy, even prior to implantation of the embryo, according to British researchers who recently examined the uterus’ role in the success of embryo transfer…. Go to Source
There are many kinds of horseshoes; try to select shoes well suited to your horse’s work. While a horse with a problem may need a farrier to create a special shoe, many horses get along fine with factory-made shoes. Shoes should always be as light… Go to Source
The anticipation for many Thoroughbred owners, breeders, trainers, and their connections will soon be over as the Eclipse Awards for Thoroughbred racing’s champions of 2008 will be announced today, Jan. 26 at a ceremony in Miami, Fla. The ceremony and… Go to Source
Although the floodwaters that covered much of western Washington earlier this month have receded, they left a lot of damage–and a lot of ruined hay and grain. The horse community is working together to help those in need, and some businesses are also… Go to Source