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Pete and Evelyn Parrella's California breeding operation continues to shine By Tracy Gantz CLUBHOUSE RIDE MAY HAVE BEGUN life in Kentucky, but he became a Californian at 2 and has contributed mightily to the state's racing and breeding industries ever since.  Download this week's Regional to continue reading.

The importance of joint health by Amanda Duckworth EQUINES ARE COMPLEX creatures. Horses used for sport, especially, rely on healthy joints to be able to perform at their peak.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

Information on equine influenza strains key in vaccines by Amanda Duckworth THERE ARE TWO main tiers when it comes to vaccinating horses; core vaccines and risk-based vaccines.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

The Complexities of the Gastrointestinal System by Amanda Duckworth KEEPING A THOROUGHBRED healthy and fit for racing is a multi-factorial equation. In recent years, more attention has been given to the importance of gut health when it comes to overall equine health management.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

Hoof management should start early in a horse's life by Amanda Duckworth THERE IS NO question that good hooves are a cornerstone too having healthy horses, whether they are athletically inclined or not.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

Equine athletic performance tied to respiratory health by Amanda Duckworth IN THE EQUINE world, many are familiar with the adage "no hoof, no horse," but when it comes to Thoroughbreds, having a well-functioning respiratory system is also vital for any chance of finding the winner's circle.  Download this week's Health ...

Diagnosing Cushing's disease/PPID can be tricky by Amanda Duckworth AS HORSES AGE, the list of potential medical concerns they might face changes. For equines 15 and older, one of the most common diseases owners need to be on the lookout for us Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction.  Download this week's Health Zone to ...

Finding a feeding plan that meets your equine's needs by Amanda Duckworth THE OLD JOKE goes that hay is for horses, but when it comes down to it, proper equine nutrition is no laughing matter.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

As parasites evolve, treatments are studied by Amanda Duckworth WHILE THE THOUGHT of regular worms is unpleasant, super worms are an international problem.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

Started by a former professional baseball player, Louisiana's Red River Fars has spanned three generations of the Adcock family By Karen M. Johnson RED RIVER FARMS has been around so long that owner Jay Adcock is not exactly sure when his father, the Major League Baseball All-Star Joe Adcock, started what is now one of Louisiana's ...