By Martha Claussen
LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE), a wonderful Texas-based non-profit which has successfully transitioned over 800 Texas racehorses into new careers, had a major crisis last month.
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On January 25, a very unusual flash flood occurred in the town of Cedar Creek, Texas,...
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WASHINGTON, (American Horse Council) – The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed new child labor regulations applicable to agriculture. The DOL’sstated purpose for the rule making is “to improve the safety of minors under 18 working in both agricultural and nonagricultural jobs.” The proposed rule changes would place new limits on the work...
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HIGH RATE OF RETURN VOTED HORSE OF THE MEETING FOR REMINGTON PARK AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE SEASON
OKLAHOMA CITY, (Remington) – An undefeated meet, capped by a half-length victory in the richest race of the spring earned High Rate Of Return the honor of Horse of the Meeting for the recently completed 2011 Remington Park American Quarter...
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Confirms Texans Continue To Spend Billions Gaming in Neighboring States
AUSTIN, Texas (TX) – Win For Texas released a new report today outlining the specific regions and sectors of the 77,500 new, permanent jobs that will be created when slots are allowed at Texas horse and greyhound tracks and recognized Indian reservations.
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RUIDOSO DOWNS, (RUI) ? There will be a new look at Ruidoso Downs when the summer racing season starts on May 27.
Improvements throughout Lincoln County’
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s prime economic driver will enhance the Ruidoso Downs’ experience for the thousands of fans who flock to the track every...
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December 31, Fast Approaches
AUSTIN, (TTA) – Horsemen are reminded that several important deadlines are coming up on December 31.
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ACCREDITATION DEADLINES
1) December 31, 2010, is the deadline for accrediting yearlings (foals of 2009) for $200. The fee to accredit foals of 2009 after December 31, 2010, is...
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AMARILLO, (AQHA) The American Quarter Horse Journal, December 3, 2010 – Veterinary medical professionals and horsemen gatherred at the American Quarter Horse Association’s annual racing conference on November 18 in New Orleans to consider the use – and misusee – of drugs and medications in racehorses. Topics included laboratoory testing and procedures, out-of-competition and...
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AMARILLO, (AQHA) – The health and welfare of racing American Quarter Horses and the riders that guide them on the track are of great concern to the racing industry. On Thursday, November 18, medical professionals and horsemen will gather during the American Quarter Horse Racing Conference in New Orleans to discuss the status of...
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA (New Bolton) – New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA announces the opening of the Pennsylvania Racing Commission Equine Facility. The barn, fully funded by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission , will be used to house horses during research projects. New Bolton Center is the large animal campus of the University of...
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AMARILLO, (AQHA) – Benny Rosset’s Stylish Jess BR joined an elitte group of racing American Quarter Horses. She is the American Quarter Horse Association’ s 96th Supreme Racehor
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se.
The honor is given to a horse which during its racing career earns $500,000 or more and wins at least...
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