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Training Tips

Medication In Horse Racing

POSTED: November 15, 2019

I've been trying to stay away from this topic because it is so misunderstood. With the recent break downs that have happened at Santa Anita...

Features

Mongolian Groom Gone, Where Do We Go From Here?

POSTED: November 3, 2019

Mongolian Groom Photo Credit Eclipse Sportswire / Breeders' Cup Photos © Breeders' Cup had went off without a hitch the entire weekend and the Classic...

Past The Wire

Horse Racing Pay Attention

POSTED: September 30, 2019

Perception can be everything. We as an industry need to not only change perception, but change many of the ways we operate. It is past...

Latest Horse Racing News

Is Lasix Causing the Breakdowns at Santa Anita?

POSTED: March 27, 2019

The recent rash of injuries and deaths at Santa Anita have sparked several rule changes instituted by the Stronach Group - namely, banning the use...

Columns

Buckle Up: Racing Changes Needed

POSTED: March 20, 2019

Buckle up! The road to change is bumpy. By Kate Richards One of the essential 21st century courses taught today in “B” schools is Change...

Latest Horse Racing News

Santa Anita to Allow Lasix

POSTED: March 17, 2019

In the latest in what has become a sad joke at the expense of our equine athletes and the entire Thoroughbred Racing Industry, Santa Anita...

Columns

A Conundrum at Santa Anita

POSTED: March 14, 2019

Twenty-one fatal breakdowns since December 26th at one meet at Santa Anita is a lot by any measure. I'd venture to say that number is...