2010 World Equestrian Games
City heading down the home stretch for 2010 World Equestrian Games The second-largest sporting event in North America will be hosted in Lexington in less than one year, and the city is reinventing itself in preparation. From The Kentucky Kernel. Read more >>
Equine Health
Tendon, ligament repair in horses focus of research Jennifer Barrett, assistant professor of equine surgery at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, has been awarded a grant from the Morris Animal Foundation to conduct research that will help determine better ways to treat lameness in horses, as well as other animal species, such as dogs. From EurekAlert. Read more >>
Racing News
Owner says Rachel Alexandra is done for 2009 Star filly Rachel Alexandra is finished racing for the year. From The Associated Press. Read more >>
Global recession slows horse racing industry Crestwood Farm is tucked into the rolling hillsides of Kentucky’s legendary bluegrass country. From CNN.com. Read more >>
In Other News
Record Number Of Horses Up For Adoption A therapeutic riding center in Quincy is closing its doors because of financial difficulties, and turning its horses over to the MSPCA. From WBZTV. Read more >>
Cowboy drag racing Lara Gilliam is hooked to the sport of chariot racing. From The Gillette News Record. Read more >>
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