thoroughbred Archive

Michigan Barn Fire Kills 38 Horses; Injures Employee

A Southern Michigan barn fire at the farm of longtime Thoroughbred owner/breeder Jerry Campbell's Campbell Stables has resulted in the death of 38 horses and the injury of an employee. Firefighters in Jackson County's Grass L... Original post: Michigan Barn Fire Kills 38 Horses; Injures Employee ...
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USEA Identifies Horse Killed in Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion

The horse, a 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, was owned by Jacqueline Mars and ridden by Lauren Kieffer. KESMARC Florida employee Erica Marshall was also killed. Sorcha Moneley, another employee, was injured.... Continue reading here: USEA Identifies Horse Killed in Hyperbaric Chamber Explosion ...
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TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch

The TRF announced Jan. Excerpt from: TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch ...
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Oregon Authorities Seize Thoroughbred Horse Herd

A herd of allegedly maltreated Thoroughbred horses is in rehabilitative care after Sheriff's Department personnel in Crook County, Ore., seized the property on which they were residing. ... Originally posted here: Oregon Authorities Seize Thoroughbred Horse Herd ...
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Thoroughbred Trainer Fined for Harassment of Veterinarian

A New York Thoroughbred trainer has been fined $500 by state regulators for verbally harassing a veterinarian and her assistant following a drug test on a horse last March at Belmont Park, located in Elmont.... Link: Thoroughbred Trainer Fined for Harassment of Veterinarian ...
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NYTB Donates $10,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

The board of directors of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) voted to donate $10,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Additionally, newly elected NYTB board member Michael Lischin added a $5,000 private donation... See original here: NYTB Donates $10,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation ...
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Pa. Woman Accused of Selling Thoroughbreds to Slaughter

A Pennsylvania woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly promising to retrain and rehome four Thoroughbred horses then selling them for slaughter instead. .. Go here to see the original: Pa. Woman Accused of Selling Thoroughbreds to Slaughter ...
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TRF Alleges Libel, Slander in Lawsuit

The soured relationship between the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and its key benefactor, the Paul Mellon Estate, withered further Jan. 5 when the TRF sued an executor of the endowment for libel and slander See the article here: TRF Alleges Libel, Slander in Lawsuit ...
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TCA Stallion Seasons Auction Begins Jan. 4

Founded in 1990, the TCA raises and distributes funds for charities in the Thoroughbred industry that provide a better life for Thoroughbreds during and after their racing careers through retirement programs, rescue operations, and research.... View post: TCA Stallion Seasons Auction Begins Jan. 4 ...
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Former Olympian Facing Animal Cruelty Charges

Former U.S. Olympic equestrian team member Gwen Stockebrand has been charged with felony animal cruelty in connection with the alleged maltreatment of a 28-year-old Thoroughbred mare.... Go here to see the original: Former Olympian Facing Animal Cruelty Charges ...
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