Omega Fatty Acid Supplementation

We humans tend to want to tweak, to adjust, to put our own individual stamp on something.  And horsemen are no different. Walk through a barn at feeding time on the backside and take a look at what goes into that feed bucket.  Yes, there is a scoop... [Read more]

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Hoof Size, Shape and Balance

As humans we tend to like things to be symmetrical – balanced.  Things should match; order from chaos. But, when trimming or shoeing our racehorses, making those feet look the same all the way around could be a step toward breakdown.  So says... [Read more]

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Bute: Not the Aspirin You Thought it Was

Research conducted at Louisiana State University (LSU) and published late last year has demonstrated the necessity to closely monitor those horses taking the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) phenylbutazone (bute). NSAIDs are drugs that alleviate... [Read more]

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South America Gaining Respect

Invasor (Arg) Over the years, Thoroughbred owners have begun to look South when shopping for a runner that wouldn’t break the bank and might prove to be high caliber when competing in the U.S. History is replete with success stories: Bayakoa (Arg),... [Read more]

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