The Blood-Horse Press Room

Safe Feed Top Priority With Pennfield's Cutting-Edge Mold and Toxin Testing

2010-04-09T15:24:00Z

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, March 7, 2010 — Unseasonably wet Fall conditions and ensuing reports of wide-spread mold in harvest crops have horse owners highly concerned about the possible presence of illness-causing, and sometimes fatal, toxins with every bag of horse feed they tear open. To ensure that mycotoxins do not get into the feed mill, much less their feed, Pennfield Equine Feed Technologies puts the horse first by investing in a highly effective rapid detection chemical test to identify and eliminate tainted ingredients before they enter the plant. ...(read more)

FORSHNER’S® HOOF PACKING IS BACK!

2010-04-09T13:49:00Z

PHOENIX – April 8, 2010 – Farrier’s favorite, Forshner’s® Hoof Packing, is returning to tack shop, feed store and farrier supply shelves with the same great formula high performance horse owners and horseshoers have depended on for over 25 years. ...(read more)

TheHorse.com Passes 3,000 Fans on Facebook

2010-01-15T14:52:00Z

Lexington, Ky. –January 15, 2010— Social media is an important part of the way horse owners, trainers, managers, veterinarians, and others connect today. TheHorse.com Facebook page has broken the 3,000 friend barrier, illustrating our success in trying to be where our users want us and supplying them with the horse health, care, management, and welfare information they want and need!...(read more)

EquStem announces the opening of its laboratory for the noninvasive collection, processing and storage of equine stem cells

2010-01-13T16:58:00Z

HACKENSACK, NJ - In the new era of medical advancements with stem cells, EquStem™, a leading equine stem cell collection, processing and storage company, has launched a noninvasive procedure for collecting stem cells from horses. The process is simple and safe, extracting regenerative adult stem cells from the umbilical cord on foaling day to be stored for future medical and therapeutic use....(read more)

Resolve to Get Free Feed

2010-01-08T15:40:00Z

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, January 7th, 2010 — If you have a senior equine in your life, or better yet a barn full of seniors, Pennfield Feed is starting off the year with a promotion you won’t want to miss. The small-town-big-quality company known for supplying feed for the last four Olympic and World Games, and who made headlines in late ‘08 when they were awarded the designation of Official Feed of the USEF, has launched an exciting new “I resolve to get free feed” promotion. ...(read more)

The Horse and Equine Vet Techs Become Media Partners

2010-01-07T19:11:00Z

Lexington, Ky. – November 16, 2009— The Horse and the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT) have become official Media Partners....(read more)

THE BLOOD-HORSE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL YEAR-END COMBINED ISSUE

2010-01-07T18:54:00Z

Lexington, Ky. — The Blood-Horse will publish a special December 26, 2009-January 2, 2010 combined issue that will feature a Year in Review, recapping the top Thoroughbred industry stories of 2009, and include a massive 2009 Auctions Digest. Also included as a special bonus is Blood-Horse Senior Correspondent Steve Haskin’s unique and personal viewpoint of the entire decade, 2000-2009. The Auctions Digest of 2009 includes detailed hip-by-hip information organized by sire on weanlings, yearlings, juveniles, and broodmares sold at all major North American sales. With this special 100-page section, readers can easily research each and every transaction from January to December. The issue will automatically be mailed to subscribers to The Blood-Horse and be available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, December 29. ...(read more)

Equine-Related Podcasts Now on TheHorse.com

2010-01-07T18:25:00Z

Lexington, Ky. – November 18, 2009— TheHorse.com has become a syndication partner for five podcasts presented by HorseRadioNetwork.com and their sponsors. You can listen to these entertaining and educational talk shows online or download them to your MP3 player, iPod, or iPhone to listen in as you work or play....(read more)

DAN LIEBMAN RECEIVES THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY’S OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS AWARD

2010-01-07T18:05:00Z

LEXINGTON, Ky. – November 23, 2009 –Blood-Horse Publications announces that Blood-Horse editor Dan Liebman received the University of Kentucky College of Communications Outstanding Alumnus Award on Friday, Nov. 20, during the 2009-2010 College Awards and Recognition Ceremony at the Hilary J. Boone Center on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington. The annual award is presented to an outstanding alumnus of the University of Kentucky College of Communications and Information Studies and recognizes the recipient’s many contributions to the community....(read more)

BLOOD-HORSE PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCES ERIC MITCHELL APPOINTED EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

2010-01-07T16:55:00Z

LEXINGTON, Ky. – November 19, 2009 –Blood-Horse Publications announces that Eric Mitchell has been appointed Editorial Director of The Blood-Horse business unit, as part of a reorganization undertaken to strengthen the development of the brand’s three distinct editorial initiatives. Mitchell, 47, joined Blood-Horse Publications in October 1999 as a senior staff writer for The Blood-Horse. Prior to that Mitchell was a reporter and columnist for Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal in Charlotte, N.C. He also spent more than eight years as a reporter and senior reporter for the Ocala Star-Banner, covering Florida's horse industry among other subjects. ...(read more)

Free Horses: All-Breed Adoption Service Launched on TheHorse.com.

2010-01-06T22:54:00Z

Lexington, Ky. – November 24, 2009— In honor of this Thanksgiving season, TheHorse.com is proud to announce it has opened a no-cost listing service for any breed of horse that is free to a good home. Horses of any age, breed, or sex are eligible to be placed on the new database of free horses. ...(read more)

TwinSpires.com TV Announces High-Def Keeneland Races

2009-10-19T14:14:00Z

Louisville, Ky. (Oct. 13, 2009) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ:CHDN) (“CDI” or “Company”) has announced wholly owned TwinSpires.com will offer all of the Keeneland Race Meet’s 17 days of racing in High-def on TwinSpiresTV. TwinSpires.com is the only Advance Deposit Wagering website to offer live streaming of the Keeneland Race Course high definition signal....(read more)

WEVA and The Horse Announce Partnership

2009-09-14T20:55:00Z

Lexington, Ky. - September 14, 2009- An exciting education and outreach partnership has been formed between The Horse and the World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA). The two groups will work together to educate veterinarians and other industry professionals about the health, care, management, and welfare of equids around the world and bring information from those groups to veterinarians, vet techs, horse owners, and managers. ...(read more)

BLOOD-HORSE PUBLICATIONS ANNOUNCES JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN ITS INDUSTRY-LEADING ONLINE STALLION REGISTER AND AUSTRALIAN BLUEBLOODS’ NEWLY UPGRADED STALLIONS.COM.AU

2009-08-31T15:37:00Z

Blood-Horse Publications announces a joint venture between its industry-leading Blood-Horse Stallion Register Online and Bluebloods' newly upgraded Stallions.com.au. ...(read more)

Media Alert: 2009 Kentucky Derby Interview Opportunity with the Sport's Top Turf Writers

2009-04-10T20:22:00Z

Media Alert: 2009 Kentucky Derby Interview Opportunity with the Sport's Top Turf Writers April 10, 2009 KENTUCKY DERBY INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE 2009 KENTUCKY DERBY FROM THE SPORT'S TOP TURF WRITERS Dan Liebman, Steve Haskin, Evan Hammonds, Lenny Shulman, Tom LaMarra, and Jason Shandler available for interview trackside at Churchill Downs in Louisville during "Derby Week" or via telephone. WHAT: The top Thoroughbred industry turf writers from the sport's leading weekly...(read more)

BloodHorse.com Launches 2nd Annual Voting Contest "March into May"

2009-03-20T20:02:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 20, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson , Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com BLOODHORSE.COM LAUNCHES 2nd ANNUAL VOTING CONTEST "MARCH INTO MAY" "Who is the greatest Kentucky Derby champion of all time?" Racing fans get their chance to decide. 64 horses. 6 rounds. 1 champion. LEXINGTON, Ky. - March 20 - BloodHorse.com announces the launch of the second annual voting contest "March into May," sponsored...(read more)

BLOODHORSE.COM'S "TALKIN' HORSES" NEXT GUEST: LARRY JONES

2009-03-19T19:36:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 19, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson , Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com BLOODHORSE.COM'S "TALKIN' HORSES" NEXT GUEST: LARRY JONES This month's guest: Trainer Larry Jones, who won the Louisiana Derby with Friesan Fire and finished second in the Rebel with Old Fashioned. Submit your questions now through Sun., March 22 at 6 p.m. ET. Podcast available on BloodHorse.com on Thurs., March 26 at...(read more)

More New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com

2009-03-05T15:48:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 5, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@BloodHorse.com New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com Lexington, Ky. -- TheHorse.com launched the first in a series of Fact Sheets on Jan. 13 to widespread acclaim. This week we present more Fact Sheets on topics our readers have indicated are important to them based on searched terms, reader views on that topic, surveys/polls...(read more)

JASON SHANDLER'S POPULAR BLOG, "TRIPLE CROWN TALK" ON BLOODHORSE.COM GOES LIVE THIS SATURDAY!

2009-03-04T22:03:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com JASON SHANDLER'S POPULAR BLOG, "TRIPLE CROWN TALK" ON BLOODHORSE.COM GOES LIVE THIS SATURDAY! Racing enthusiasts are invited to preview the all-important prep race, the Gotham Stakes (gr. III) from Aqueduct, as well as Big ‘Cap day from Santa Anita Park. Lexington, Ky. - Join Jason Shandler on BloodHorse.com blog, "Triple...(read more)

Equine Ulcers: Your Horse At Risk; Free Webinar Coming on TheHorse.com

2009-02-27T21:14:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 27, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@BloodHorse.com Equine Ulcers: Your Horse At Risk Free Webinar Coming on TheHorse.com Lexington, Ky. - Sign up now for the free Webinar on Equine Ulcers: Your Horse At Risk, scheduled for March 26, 2009, at 8 pm EST, presented by TheHorse.com and sponsored by Merial Animal Health. Registered participants will be able to watch a live presentation...(read more)

BLOODHORSE.COM ANNOUNCES NEW FREE FEATURES ON AUCTIONS CHANNEL

2009-02-20T16:18:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 20, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson , Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com BLOODHORSE.COM ANNOUNCES NEW FREE FEATURES ON AUCTIONS CHANNEL Lexington, Ky. - BloodHorse.com introduces a newly redesigned Auctions section on its award-winning Web site. Besides the latest news and statistics from all the Thoroughbred commercial markets, the improved Auctions section now features FREE access to the...(read more)

BLOODHORSE.COM'S "TALKIN' HORSES" NEXT GUEST: MARK TAYLOR

2009-02-20T16:11:00Z

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 20, 2009 Contact: Robert Bolson , Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com BLOODHORSE.COM 'S "TALKIN' HORSES" NEXT GUEST: MARK TAYLOR. This month's guest: Mark J. Taylor, vice president of Taylor Made's Public Sales Division. Submit your questions now through Tuesday, Feb. 24. Podcast available on BloodHorse.com on Thursday, March 5 at Noon ET. LEXINGTON, Ky. - Submit your questions now for...(read more)

New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com

2009-01-30T19:31:00Z

Lexington, Ky. - TheHorse.com launched the first in a series of Fact Sheets on Jan. 13 to widespread acclaim. This week we present more Fact Sheets on topics that our readers have indicated are important to them based on searched terms, reader views on that topic, surveys/polls, and personal communications. Following are the newest Fact Sheets now available on TheHorse.com : • Equine Cushing's , sponsored by Emerald Valley ( http://www.emeraldvalleyequine.com ) . • Failure of Passive Transfer , sponsored...(read more)

BLOODHORSE.COM ANNOUNCES NEW STALLIONS VIDEO TOUR OF 2009

2009-01-22T18:47:00Z

Lexington, Ky. - BloodHorse.com has rolled out an engaging series of videos showcasing new sires of 2009, including Brother Derek , Cougar Cat , Divine Park , Elite Squadron , Ready's Image , Salute the Sarge , Showing Up , Sightseeing , Student Council , and Zanjero . The videos are available for viewing on the BloodHorse.com Video Portal at http://www.BloodHorse.com/Horse-Racing/Videos . The three- to five-minute video features include walking and conformation footage of the young sires at the...(read more)

TheHorse.com Launches "Horse News of the Weird" Blog

2009-01-16T19:34:00Z

Lexington, Ky. - Weird things happen to horses. So says Erin Ryder, News Editor of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care /TheHorse.com. Ryder scans international headlines daily to bring readers of TheHorse.com the most up-to-date information on equine health, care, management, and welfare. But sometimes in the course of her searches, she finds things that are, well ... weird. Whether it's a custody battle over the skeleton of a horse allegedly mutilated by aliens , or a donkey put in jail...(read more)