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Research Project to Examine Effectiveness of Adjunct Bleeder Treatment
Three organizations to fund study A study that will research the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and conjugated estrogens as treatments for the prevention of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in horses has been selected to receive a one ... Read the full article

Canter-Mid Atlantic Racehorse Rehabilitation Program to serve Delaware Horse Racing Industry
Gaithersburg, MD (April 29, 2009) – CANTER-Mid Atlantic to open a racehorse rehabilitation program with donations from Delaware Park and the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (DTHA) earmarked to serve Delaware Park trainers and owners. Fu ... Read the full article

Bringing a Retired Racehorse Home - What to Expect From Your New Friend
Free workshop for potential owners offers keys to ex-racehorse ownership BARRINGTON, Ill., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As they turn for home in this year's Triple Crown races, the Thoroughbred racehorses vying for racing's top prizes will achieve top ... Read the full article

AAEP Releases Veterinary Recommendations for Protecting the Safety and Welfare of Racehorses
The American Association of Equine Practitioners today issued guidelines for protecting the health of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The white paper, “Putting the Horse First: Veterinary Recommendations for the Safety and Welfare of the Thoroughbred Ra ... Read the full article

Canter opens new Chapter at Mountainer Casino, Racetrack & Resort
CANTER, The Communication Alliance To Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses, is excited to announce its new chapter at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort. This program offers a free horse sale listing service to trainers and owners looking to sell their racers who are either to slow to run, or are at the end of their racing careers. ... Read the full article

Retired Racehorses Thrive With Proper Care and Retraining
Tips for Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Thoroughbred CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - October 12, 2007) - Racehorse rescues and retirement programs have successfully placed thousands of retired Thoroughbred racehorses into new homes. Ensuring t ... Read the full article

Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue Provides Second Chance for The Son of a Legend
June 6, 2009 - West Palm Beach, Florida -- Not all racehorses go to slaughter when their days of racing are over. Gibber's Gold, the son of Horse Chestnut, one of the more famous racing thoroughbreds, is one who has been placed at Pure Thoughts Thor ... Read the full article

Thoroughbred Charities of America Selects Awardees for Dec. 5 Event
Thoroughbred Charities of America, (“TCA”), has selected Todd Pletcher, the North American leader in purse earnings from 2004-2007, to receive this year’s TCA “Charity Leadership Award” on Dec. 5 at Keeneland, during their 19th Annual TCA Stallion Season and Art auction. ... Read the full article

Canter-Mid Atlantic to Receive $10K Donation during Charles Town Classic
Gaithersburg, MD (April 16, 2009) – CANTER-Mid Atlantic to expand its ongoing race horse rehabilitation program with a grant funded by Charles Town Racetrack. This additional financing for its existing rehabilitation program enables CANTER-Mid Atlan ... Read the full article

Born for Speed: 6 Horses that Defined Racing
Any race fan knows the rumble of the track, the anticipation of a winner and the excitement of a neck-to-neck performance. One of the most popular spectator sports of all time, horse racing has become tradition in the United States and all over the world. Through this sport, champion racehorses have been recognized, bred and admired for their record breaking athletic abilities and defined characteristics. It is the passion and progression of this sport that has made it what it is today. ... Read the full article

Rescued Thoroughbreds Available for Adoption
October 9, 2006. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will have an open house Oct. 21 at the Saratoga Farms Equine Center in Saratoga Springs to showcase recently rescued ex-racehorses who are available for adoption. The ... Read the full article

CORE-AID Offers Unique Wound-Dressing Alternative
Wound care is a challenging reality of horse ownership. Three particularly difficult aspects of equine wound care—the management of moisture at the wound bed, the removal of debris and fluids containing bacteria, and the expense and time commitment required to care for wounds—are all being made easier with the use of new CORE-AID, a wound dressing from VET-TEC, LLC. ... Read the full article

Studies Demonstrate the Benefits of Digestive Health in Your Horse
Research Conducted by Freedom Health Focuses on the Benefits of Digestive Health Studies Demonstrate the Benefits of Feeding SUCCEED(R) Digestive Conditioning Program(R) Aurora, OH (January 29, 2007)--Freedom Health, LLC, is dedicated to conduc ... Read the full article

Eat at Adam's Ribs to Benefit Canter-Mid Atlantic
The only thing better than the mouth-watering ribs, steaks and seafood served at Adam’s Ribs is knowing that 10% of the August dine-in and carry-out receipts will go to CANTER-Mid Atlantic and the ex-race horses they rehab and re-home. Before visiting Adam’s Ribs at 169 Mayo Rd., Edgewater, MD, to participate, download the Adam’s Ribs’ CANTER-Mid Atlantic Benefit coupon from www.canterusa.org/midatlantic and present it to your server so that ex-race horses in the Mid-Atlantic area can have a chance for a second career. ... Read the full article

Canter-Mid Atlantic Expands Race Horse Rehabilitation Program
CANTER-Mid Atlantic to expand its ongoing race horse rehabilitation program with a grant funded by Charles Town Races & Slots of Charles Town, WV. This additional financing for its existing rehabilitation program enables CANTER-Mid Atlantic to grow from a free race horse sales listing service and race horse rehab provider to an emergency care provider of at-risk race horses it would otherwise have been forced to turn away. ... Read the full article

New York Trainers "Pony-Up" To Help TRF
Kiaran McLaughlin, Gary Contessa and John Kimmel, three of New York racing’s top trainers, are the latest horsemen to sign up for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation’s Pony-Up Program. The three will each donate a set amount to the fou ... Read the full article

Marc Latsko Hospitalized After Terrible Injury
Freehold, NJ – August 19, 2006 – Marc Latsko, who has worked on the equestrian show circuit for the last 12 years, sustained a life threatening injury while unloading shavings at the Monmouth County Horse Show. He has been hospitalized and in critica ... Read the full article

Clinician Mark Schwarm Improves Communication Between Horses and Riders in South Florida
Wellington, FL- January 25, 2005- Mark Schwarm, horsemanship clinician, is returning to Wellington, FL in February to help equestrians who face problems with horses or those who wish to improve communication with their horse. Schwarm will assist at ... Read the full article

Make an Ex-Race Horse merry with a small holiday donation!
They’ve run to win and bring home the prize, but now, no longer able to sustain the pace, these ex-race horses come to CANTER-Mid Atlantic to rehabilitate their bodies and renew their spirit. Away from the rigors of race track training, these horses flourish in the care of CANTER-Mid Atlantic as they wait to be adopted and begin their second careers. And, for the holidays, a carrot treat is all they ask. ... Read the full article

Children’s Author Donates over $1,000 to Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center
Diana Tuorto of Stanhope, NJ is pleased to announce that over $1,000 in book proceeds from her middle-grade children’s novel, Janie’s New Legs, have now been donated to Somerset Hills Handicapped Riding Center (SHHRC) in Oldwick, NJ. The book was released in March 2008. ... Read the full article