kentucky-horse Archive

Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission May 16 kept alive a proposed regulation to phase out over three years race-day furosemide for graded and listed stakes, but not before the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council voted to reject the measure.... Originally posted here: Split Over Race-Day Salix Continues in Kentucky ...
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Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands programs from an equine safety standpoint. Foster Northrop, DVM, a KHRC member who served as an "on call&quo.. View post: Vets Report Safe Kentucky Oaks and Derby ...
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KHRC to Discuss, But Not Vote on, Salix Plan

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) confirmed it will discuss but not take final action May 16 on a proposal for the three-year phase-out of race-day furosemide in graded and listed stakes. .. Read more here: KHRC to Discuss, But Not Vote on, Salix Plan ...
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UHC’s Operation Gelding Program Assists 32 Horses in March

With the help of the Kentucky Horse Council, the Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council, and the All American Miniature Horse Club, the UHC was able to assist 32 stallions in just 15 days. Operation Gelding has castrated 406 stallions to date.... Go here to read the rest: UHC's Operation Gelding...
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KHC Seeking Information on Equine Tornado Victims

The Kentucky Horse Council is seeking information about horses that were killed or injured during the deadly tornado outbreak that swept through the commonwealth in March. Read the original here: KHC Seeking Information on Equine Tornado Victims ...
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KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park

In an effort to help responsible horse owners manage herd populations and breed responsibly, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), in partnership with the Kentucky Horse Park and the Unwanted Horse Coalition, offered a low-cost geld clinic on March 10.... Original post: KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park ...
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KHC Offers Relief to Horse Owners Impacted by Tornadoes

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is providing coordination for the U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund to support horse owners recently affected by tornadoes.... Go here to read the rest: KHC Offers Relief to Horse Owners Impacted by Tornadoes ...
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KHC Pledges $25,000 to Kentucky Equine Survey

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has announced that it has pledged $25,000 to the Kentucky Equine Survey. This will be the first comprehensive survey of Kentucky's horses in 35 years Go here to see the original: KHC Pledges $25,000 to Kentucky Equine Survey ...
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Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules

An advisory panel to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has given final approval to changes in disciplinary measures and penalties for medication violations.... Read the original post: Kentucky Panel Approves New Racing Medication Rules ...
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Kentucky Castration Clinic to be Held March 10

The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP), located in Lexington, Ky., will play host to a free gelding clinic on March 10, according to a release on the KHP website. ... Read the rest here: Kentucky Castration Clinic to be Held March 10 ...
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