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Walt Borisenok's Thoroughbred enterprise on Saratoga Lake By Teresa Genaro WALT BORISNOK LAUGHS at the idea that the myriad enterprises at his Old Tavern Farm might collectively be called an empire, then acknowledges that, yes, there is indeed a lot going on at the parcels of land that in 2016 became one of the newest Thoroughbred breeding ...

Cold Hard Truth —Hydrotherapy by Amanda Duckworth THE CONCEPT OF HYDROTHERAPY and horses is not a new one. Racehorses in Australia routinely go for a swim in the ocean while their American counterparts are often seen having their legs hosed down after a spin around the track. Download this week's Health Zone to continue ...

Adrian Gonzalez is bullish on California breeding By Tracy Gantz ADRIAN GONZALEZ COULD have continued down the bloodstock agent path for his entire career. He regularly brings major consignments to California sales under the Checkmate Thoroughbreds banner and has succeeded in forays to Kentucky as well. Download this week's Regional to ...

Core List — Vaccines by Amanda Duckworth WHEN IT COMES TO VACCINATIONS, whether a horse requires a specific vaccine sometimes depends on its lifestyle; other times, it does not.   Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.  

Breathe Easy —Nasal Strips by Amanda Duckworth DUE IN PART TO THE PROMINENCE of the Triple Crown, a piece of equipment for racehorses came under the microscope earlier this decade: the nasal strip.   Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.  

BUYING A YEARLING IS THE EASIEST PART of acquiring a racing prospect. Next for the young Thoroughbred lies many lessons to learn, with patience and experience going a long way toward ensuring these lessons are taught well. Please download to continue reading, thank you.

Numbers Game —Gastric Ulcers by Amanda Duckworth GASTRIC ULCERS AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE HORSES, unfortunately, seem to go hand-in-hand. While gastric ulcers can occur at any age and can happen with any breed, studies have shown that equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) affects up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses.   Download this ...