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December 2023 - Breeding

  • November 21, 2023
  • 184 Downloads
  • File Size 4MB

The science behind breeding by Amanda Duckworth AS BREEDING SEASON approaches, farm managers actively work to make sure stallions and broodmares are at their best. Download this week's Health Zone... Download

December 2023 - West Coast: Shining Brightly

  • November 21, 2023
  • 187 Downloads
  • File Size 1.7MB

Barton Thoroughbreds: Soaring to New Heights By Tracy Gantz BARTON THOROUGHBREDS IS HAVING A breakout season in 2023, but it has been years in the making. Download this week's Regional to continue... Download

December 2023 - Northeast: Coming In Hot

  • November 21, 2023
  • 155 Downloads
  • File Size 5.4MB

First-crop sire Solomini quick off the mark By Teresa Genaro THIS PAST SUMMER AT SARATOGA Race Course, Jane McMahon got some up-close-and-personal looks at theh progeny of the stallion that stands at her... Download

September 2023 - Joints

  • August 16, 2023
  • 501 Downloads
  • File Size 5.5MB

Researchers examine industry data for answers by Amanda Duckworth THERE IS LITTLE debate that healthy joints are incredibly important for the well-being of racehorses, but the reality is things can start... Download

August 2023 - Gut Health

  • July 31, 2023
  • 381 Downloads
  • File Size 3MB

Quickly addressing colic leads to better outcomes by Amanda Duckworth ALTHOUGH IT CONSISTS of five letters, for all intents and purposes, colic is a four-letter word to those who care for horses. Download... Download

July 2023 - Grooming

  • July 01, 2023
  • 470 Downloads
  • File Size 3.1MB

The severity of a region's winter weather is a consideration when determining whether to blanket or not by Amanda Duckworth IN THE HEAT of the summer, it is easy to forget one of the most debated topics... Download

June 2023 - Barn Management

  • July 01, 2023
  • 353 Downloads
  • File Size 4.7MB

Importance of managing aerosol particles' impact on horses and humans in the barn by Amanda Duckworth HORSES ARE KEPT in stalls for many reasons, ranging from convenience to medical requirement, but... Download

May 2023 - Hoof Health

  • May 02, 2023
  • 503 Downloads
  • File Size 4.9MB

Researchers examine gauging techniques in hoof evaluation by Amanda Duckworth GIVEN THE IMPORTANCE of hoof health in horses, it should come as no surprise that it's a heavily researched and studied... Download

April 2023 - Nutrition: Individual Commitment

  • March 15, 2023
  • 471 Downloads
  • File Size 5.1MB

Tailoring feed program to each horse can pay dividends by Amanda Duckworth A HORSE'S DIETARY needs vary depending on the lifestyle it leads. However, well-intentioned nutrition plans sometimes are... Download

March 2023 - Parasite Concerns: Staying a Step Ahead

  • February 21, 2023
  • 520 Downloads
  • File Size 3.9MB

Protocols to control parasites continue to evolve by Amanda Duckworth WHILE HORSE FARMS understand parasite control should be included in any horse health plan, comprehending the best approach to properly... Download

March 2023 - Southwest: Big Move

  • February 21, 2023
  • 590 Downloads
  • File Size 3.9MB

Wolesensky's Leadem Farm relocates to Arkansas By Robert Yates THE ARKANSAS BREEDING landscape is changing. Download this week's Regional to continue reading. Download

March 2023 - Midwest/Canada: Ohio Investment

  • February 21, 2023
  • 858 Downloads
  • File Size 2.5MB

With upgraded stallion roster, broodmare band, Duncan Farms targets new opportunities By Tom Pedulla DARYL AND SALLY DUNCAN joke that the strain of breeding season annually tests their marriage of 37 years... Download

March 2023 - Southeast: Proven Pedigree

  • February 21, 2023
  • 621 Downloads
  • File Size 4.7MB

For the women of Mayberry Farm racing runs in the family By Cynthia McFarland ANY HONEST HORSEMAN knows raw talent and physical ability can only take a horse so far. It takes being in the right hands for... Download

February 2023 - Foal Health: Early Advantages

  • January 31, 2023
  • 650 Downloads
  • File Size 4.4MB

Recent study finds foals born early in year fare better on the track by Amanda Duckworth FOR ALL OF the pedigree research and effort put into bringing a foal into the world, the wild cards of genetics... Download

February 2023 - West Coast: Welcomed Storm

  • January 31, 2023
  • 717 Downloads
  • File Size 4.2MB

Milky Way Farm sees potential in California for Midnight Storm By Tracy Gantz LINDA MADSEN CONSTANTLY LOOKS FOR stallions with bloodlines she thinks will do well in California and stands them at her Milky... Download

February 2023 - Mid-Atlantic: New Farm in Old Dominion

  • January 31, 2023
  • 608 Downloads
  • File Size 4.3MB

Quick start for breeder Amy Moore and her Virginia-based operation By Charlie McCarthy AS SOMEONE RAISED JUST OUTSIDE Raleigh, N.C., Amy Moore never completely embraced city life. Download this week's... Download

February 2023 - Northeast: It All Adds Up

  • January 31, 2023
  • 667 Downloads
  • File Size 3.3MB

In New York, Central Banker builds on success By Teresa Genaro ON A CHILLY DECEMBER afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, breeders Anne and Joe McMahon, along with their daughter Jane, brave the conditions... Download

January 2023 - Southwest: True to Texas

  • December 28, 2022
  • 714 Downloads
  • File Size 4.6MB

Ken Carson retires (mostly) after nearly three decades at Valor Farm By Denis Blake THE RACING AND BREEDING landscape of the Lone Star State has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Download this... Download

January 2023 - Midwest/Canada: Inroads in Indiana

  • December 28, 2022
  • 627 Downloads
  • File Size 3.2MB

Breeding program proving an attractive option By Joe Perez WHEN IT COMES TO STATES with successful breeding programs, Kentucky, naturally, comes to mind. Download this week's Regional to continue reading... Download

January 2023 - Southeast: Still Shining

  • December 28, 2022
  • 578 Downloads
  • File Size 6.9MB

Pleasant Acres believes in Florida and its deep stallion roster By Cynthia McFarland FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS, experience and attention to detail established Joe and Helen Barbazon when they launched Pleasant... Download

December 2022 - West Coast: Book Moves

  • November 22, 2022
  • 696 Downloads
  • File Size 2.5MB

Checkmate Thoroughbreds sees continued potential in California-based stallions By Tracy Gantz WHEN ADRIAN GONZALEZ BRINGS HIS 4-year-old son Ryder to horse sales, he's fostering father-son time and... Download

November 2022 - Breeding: Wise Moves

  • November 22, 2022
  • 795 Downloads
  • File Size 3.1MB

Exercise often important in keeping older stallions healthy, productive by Amanda Duckworth MANAGING THE CAREER of a successful stallion is a multifaceted endeavor and some of his needs change as he ages... Download

December 2022 - Northeast: Rooftop View

  • November 22, 2022
  • 604 Downloads
  • File Size 4.3MB

Greeley finds New York breeding program to be a good fit for his operation By Teresa Genaro FOR RICHARD GREELEY, life at the racetrack began as it commonly does: His father and unlce took him to the races... Download

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