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

rbolson — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:24:00 GMT

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!

rbolson — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:49:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:52:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:58:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:40:00 GMT

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 BLOOD-HORSE ANNOUNCES SPECIAL YEAR-END COMBINED ISSUE

rbolson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:54:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:25:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:05:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:55:00 GMT

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.

rbolson — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:54:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:14:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:55:00 GMT

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

rbolson — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:37:00 GMT

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)

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

rbolson — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:02:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

rbolson — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:36:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

rbolson — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:03:00 GMT

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...(read more)

BLOODHORSE.COM ANNOUNCES NEW FREE FEATURES ON AUCTIONS CHANNEL

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:18:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:11:00 GMT

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...(read more)

BLOODHORSE.COM ANNOUNCES NEW STALLIONS VIDEO TOUR OF 2009

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:47:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Terry Leffel Joins Blood-Horse Publications

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:35:00 GMT

Lexington, Ky. - Blood-Horse Publications announces that Terry Leffel has joined the company as the national product sales account executive for The Blood-Horse and BloodHorse.com effective immediately. Leffel was formerly managing director for Florida Equine Publications, Inc. in Ocala, Florida, where he oversaw the daily operations of three equine publications: Horse Capital Digest , The Florida...(read more)

"And They’re Off," Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin Returns to BloodHorse.com

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:36:00 GMT

Lexington, Ky. - The latest entertaining and engaging edition of " And They're Off " hosted by veteran Blood-Horse turf writers Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin kicks off the new season when it returns to BloodHorse.com on Wednesday evening, January 14 . The opinionated and insightful duo team up once more to discuss the start of this year's Triple Crown trail, the problems of synthetic surfaces, the...(read more)

Thoroughbred Adoption Service Launched for Free Horses

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:37:00 GMT

Lexington, Ky - BloodHorse.com and TheHorse.com are teaming up to bring Thoroughbreds in need of homes to the attention of hundreds of thousands of horse owners across the United States. Creating this database was the brainchild of Antony Beck of Gainesway Farm in Lexington. With the Thoroughbred Adoption Services, any registered Thoroughbred, of any age, is eligible to be placed on this database of...(read more)

Media Alert: Breeders' Cup Interview Opportunity with Sport's Top Turf Writers

cdawahare@bloodhorse.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:21:00 GMT

BREEDERS' CUP INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF BREEDERS' CUP WORLD THOROUGHBRED CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM THE SPORT'S TOP TURF WRITERS Steve Haskin, Evan Hammonds, Lenny Shulman, Tom LaMarra, and Jason Shandler, available for interview trackside at Santa Anita or via telephone. WHAT: Top Thoroughbred industry turf writers from sport's leading weekly news magazine and Web site, The Blood-Horse...(read more)

BEN HUFFMAN TO BE FRIDAY’S GUEST ON BLOODHORSE.COM “TALKIN’ HORSES”

rbolson — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:22:00 GMT

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 3, 2008 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com BEN HUFFMAN TO BE FRIDAY'S GUEST ON BLOODHORSE.COM "TALKIN' HORSES" Lexington, KY - Join Ben Huffman, racing secretary for Keeneland and Churchill Downs for a special Friday edition of bloodhorse.com "Talkin' Horses" sponsored...(read more)

ALAN PORTER TO BE THURSDAY’S GUEST ON BLOODHORSE.COM “TALKIN’ HORSES”

rbolson — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:21:00 GMT

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Contact: Robert Bolson, Director of Corporate Marketing Blood-Horse Publications (859) 276-6809; rbolson@bloodhorse.com ALAN PORTER TO BE THURSDAY'S GUEST ON BLOODHORSE.COM "TALKIN' HORSES" Lexington, KY - Join pedigree analyst Alan Porter for Thursday's edition of bloodhorse.com "Talkin' Horses" sponsored by AirShod.com . Porter will be the...(read more)