Current Tag: Veterinarian
Breeders' Cup 2022: Explaining the Process of Veterinarians Examining Breeders' Cup Contenders
POSTED: November 3, 2022
Michael Wilson, CEO of Forza Bloodstock, explains the veterinarian process ahead of the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. What are the vets having horses do and...
Statements on the passing of Dr. Lee Cyphers, Oaklawn’s longtime Association Veterinarian
POSTED: September 15, 2021
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.—Dr. Lee Cyphers, Oaklawn’s longtime Association Veterinarian, passed away Sunday, Sept. 5 following complications from a brain aneurysm. He was a fixture at the...
Dr. Gregory Ferraro named Laffit Pincay Award Recipient
POSTED: August 19, 2021
DEL MAR, Calif.— Dr. Gregory Ferraro, the current chairman of the California Horse Racing Board and a veterinarian for over half a century who has...
TAA Grants $3.42 million to Accredited Organizations
POSTED: November 18, 2019
TAA Press Release November 18, 2019 (Lexington, KY): The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced today that $3,420,000 will be awarded as grants to 74 Thoroughbred aftercare...
Pre-Race Vet Exams
POSTED: November 15, 2019
I received a few emails about what all is involved in a Pre-Race Veterinary exam. That's a great question. It's basically the same at most...
Statement from the West Virginia Racing Commission
POSTED: October 19, 2019
The West Virginia Racing Commission is reviewing and investigating the circumstances surrounding the recent incident involving a race horse at Mountaineer Park. All horses, including...
Mountaineer And The Questions We Need Answers To
POSTED: October 16, 2019
REVISED It would be surprising if there are many racing fans by now who are not aware of recent developments and allegations at Mountaineer Racetrack. A...
Fan Favorite Imperative Retired
POSTED: August 28, 2019
Fan Favorite Imperative Retires to NTWO in Lexington The National Thoroughbred Welfare Organization (NTWO) announced on Twitter Tuesday night that 9-year-old gelding and fan favorite,...
Trainer Michael Pender Suspended 30 Days
POSTED: June 10, 2019
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) stewards have suspended trainer Michael Pender 30 days for violations of animal welfare and trainer insurer rules. Michael Pender,...
