“The industry may still glorify speed and early success, but I know now that longevity, soundness, and a willing partner are the real achievements worth striving for. So, I choose patience. I choose education. I choose listening. And most importantly, I choose my horse — every single time.”
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The muck hit the stall fan. Now we all have to figure out how to handle it. Amanda Uechi Ronan takes a moment to discuss how to move forward following the drama surrounding Charlotte Dujardin. (more…)
Secretariat is largely acknowledged as the G.O.A.T. when it comes to horse racing. He set the bar against which we measure all race horses. On a recent podcast and in social media posts, Jason Kelce indicated that the horse “was being juiced.” HorseDoc Gregory Beroza replies. (more…)
Dr. Joanna Grossman of the Animal Welfare Institute offers her take on Bush Racing in the U.S. Read on for more. (more…)
Thora, the popular foal born to the McCullough Peaks herd has been captured by the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management. Scott Beckstead offers his take on why this foal has been removed. Read on for more: (more…)
Today’s musings are largely just an op-ed brought on by some of the comments on the recent article by Gwyneth McPherson regarding Classical vs Competition Dressage.
“A study published last year in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that horses racing on Lasix were 62% more likely to die within three days of racing than horses running without the drug.” Is this really in the best interest of our horses?
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A culturally significant herd of wild horses is being threatened. The herd will be eradicated from its historic landscape. However, there are ways to help. Read on to learn how. (more…)
“It’s no wonder that burnout and depression rates are so high in this profession, especially here where vets are expected to have expert knowledge not just on people’s pet horses but on cattle, swine, sheep, goats and god only knows what else folks have running around on their farmsteads.” (more…)
The American Quarter Horse Association has released its 2023 Stud Book and Registration Committee Agenda items. One item on the agenda has garnered quite a bit of social media attention. Kayla Zielke weighs in on the proposed item: (more…)
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act that took effect July 1 and bans race-day doping must be properly implemented and enforced for the law to be successful. (more…)
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby offers a retrospective on the career of Bob Baffert and wonders about the future of the world-famous race trainer. (more…)
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby has been following the progress of American horse racing closely. Given the developments of the past weeks, he offers this follow-up to his article from two weeks ago and further calls for change in the anti-doping regulations. (more…)
Although the 50th anniversary of the Wild Horse Protection Law just passed, Wyoming’s Mustangs are scheduled for one of the federal government’s largest removals. Dr. Joanna Grossman of the Animal Welfare Institute tells more. (more…)
Dr. Joanna Grossman shares her thoughts on the latest push to remove wild horses from the western states. (more…)
“Allowing McConnell to return is a disgrace that has given both the Celebration and Governor Bill Lee, who attended the event on Saturday night, another black eye.” (more…)
We may be able to manage much of our horse’s medical care on our own, but should we? The short answer: No. If we do, we may not be able to get a vet when we really need one. (more…)
Marty Irby and Ashley Avis issue a plea to those in Washington to stop the roundup of the iconic Onaqui herd. (more…)
“While racing enthusiasts sip their signature black-eyed Susan cocktails at the Preakness, we will all have to wonder whether the racing industry will continue to allow those who are doping horses to give the sport another black eye …” (more…)
As moves are made in Congress to modify and discuss the PAST Act (S. 1007), we’re here to bring you varying perspectives and updates. Today’s op-ed comes from Candace Wade, who feels strongly that the current compromise offers no protection for the horses. (more…)
