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Derby's $1,000 Mint Juleps Helps Retired Horses, But Horses Still Slaughtered for Meat
GLENVILLE, Pa., May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- $1,000 mint juleps made with Kentucky's finest bourbon, served in a gold-plated cup with a silver straw, will be sold to 50 people at the Kentucky Derby. The sale will raise $50,000 for a nonprofit organizatio ... Read the full article

Calling all Thoroughbreds!
Many of us love riding Thoroughbreds because of their athleticism, mental quickness, and affordability. Now your TB can win points and recognition through the North American Series and the USDF All Breeds Program awards, sponsored by the North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS). ... Read the full article

Castleton Lyons and Thoroughbred Times Establish Book Award
LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Castleton Lyons, a leading Thoroughbred breeding farm, and Thoroughbred Times, a leading Thoroughbred industry publising company, have joined forces to establish an annual award of $10,000 for the year's best bo ... Read the full article

St Publishing Releases "Best of the Saratoga Special" Book for All Thoroughbred Racing Fans
FAIR HILL, Md. -- After five years of daily newspapers at Saratoga, ST Publishing this week released the book form of The Saratoga Special. "The Best of the Saratoga Special" is a 287-page, hard-cover book featuring the best writing and photogra ... Read the full article

Fourth Book in Eclipe Press' Authoritative Guides Series Perfect for Prospective Pinhookers
LEXINGTON, KY — November 14, 2006 — Buying Thoroughbreds to resell for profit is a high-risk business that often reaps major rewards, but it can also backfire when a horse is resold for less than the original purchase price. The Blood-Horse Authorita ... Read the full article

eBay Sellers Are Helping Angel Acres Rescue Thoroughbreds
GLENVILLE, PA – July 26, 2006 --A Breyer Ruffian model created by Faye Cohen is being auctioned on eBay to raise money for Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, Inc., in Glenville, Pennsylvania, to advance the adoption of thoroughbreds rescued from being s ... Read the full article

North American Thoroughbred Society Welcomes Thoroughbred Barrel Racers
The North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS), a company that promotes the interests of Jockey Club-registered North American Thoroughbreds, today announced that it is teaming with the American West 4D barrel racing association to recognize Thoroughbreds who compete in American West 4D Classic barrel races. American West members who own or ride Jockey Club-registered Thoroughbreds can count points earned in barrel racing competitions toward NATBS’ North American Series Awards program. ... Read the full article

Sportsbook.com announces Preakness Stakes odds
Afleet Alex leading the pack despite Giacomo's win at the Derby BALTIMORE, MD, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Preakness Stakes will be run this weekend at Pimlico and Sportsbook.com is offering odds on the 14- field race. Afleet Alex, the thi ... Read the full article

North American Thoroughbred Society Launches 2008 North American Series Awards
The North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS), a company that promotes the interests of Jockey Club-registered North American Thoroughbreds, today announced the first season of its North American Series Awards. The awards focus on Thoroughbred participation in all-breed, open shows in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. ... Read the full article

North American Thoroughbred Society Congratulates 2007 Winners of Wellpride American Eventing Championships
The North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS), a company that promotes the interests of Jockey Club-registered North American Thoroughbreds, today congratulated the winners of its first annual Thoroughbred awards for horses and riders who competed at the 2007 Wellpride American Eventing Championships. NATBS also announced that it will sponsor Thoroughbred awards in all divisions at the 2008 Wellpride American Eventing Championships, which will be held in September. ... Read the full article

Sportsbook.com updates Derby odds amid heavy wagering
Bellamy Road and Afleet Alex neck-and-neck as Kentucky Derby favorites LOUISVILLE, KY, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Horse racing fans have been gambling on the Kentucky Derby online in droves. As the biggest horse racing event of the year fast approaches, ... 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

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

AHC Study Finds Significant Economic Impact of Horse Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - The term “backyard horse” does not necessarily spark images of high spending and thousands of jobs. But a closer look reveals that the recreational segment of the horse industry, including the average pleasure rider on their “backyar ... Read the full article

Horse Show Industry Confirms Significant Economic Impact
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States study includes some impressive statistics that confirm the significant impact of the horse show industry. Among horse owners, 481,238 are primarily involved ... Read the full article

Sportsbook.com updates Kentucky Derby odds
Bellamy Road still the favorite at 13-5 LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportsbook.com has updated its Kentucky Derby odds in preparation for this Saturday's race. Bellamy Road is still the favorite, now with odds at 13-5 followed by Bandini ... Read the full article

Ki-Juan Minors to Sing National Anthem to Open Festivities of Challenge of the Americas
Phelps Media Group Inc. is proud to announce that its newest client Ki-Juan Minors, the 2008 Equestrian Idol, will kick off the events of the seventh annual Challenge of the Americas on March 8 by singing the National Anthem. ... 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

Actor Paul Sorvino Auctions Vintage Steinway on eBay to Help Rescue Horses From Slaughter
GLENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA – Paul Sorvino, pianist and actor who played the mob patriarch Paul Cicero in the 1990 hit film “Goodfellas” is auctioning off an extremely valuable 1939 Steinway Grand piano to help prevent the needless slaughter of horses to ... Read the full article

Still Time to Buy One of the Best Horse Books Published in 2006
ST Publishing's book "The Best of The Saratoga Special" is still available and would make a great addition to any equine library, especially one with a connection to the Thoroughbred town of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (site of this year's American Horse Publications seminar/conference). ... Read the full article