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R Star Stallions takes advantage of Indiana breeding program By Alicia Wincze Hughes LEIGH ANN HOPPER pauses mid-sentence to acknowledge she is well aware she keeps repeating herself. As the Indiana native details what inspired her and husband Kerry Hopper to establish R Star Stallions in their home state seven years ago—and the successful ...

Clay Murdock recognized for managing Rancho San Miguel By Tracy Gantz FAMILY MEANS EVERYTHING to Clay Murdock. He and his wife, Dena, have raised five children—three now grown and two still at home—and they already have several grandchildren. But family to Murdock extends further, to the team at Rancho San Miguel, the California farm Murdock ...

Phil and Glenna Leckinger of Star Bright  Thoroughbreds continue to believe in Texas By Denis Blake JUST 13 YEARS AGO Texas hosted its first and only Breeders’ Cup World Championships, with Lone Star Park showcasing a memorable event featuring a dominant effort by Ghostzapper in the Breeders’ Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (G1), a ...

Gone Astray heads solid stallion roster By Cynthia McFarland ON THIS CLEAR NOVEMBER DAY, there’s not a single cloud marring the wide stretch of pale turquoise sky. Although temperatures dipped into the mid-40s at sunrise, by the time the exercise riders pull the tack off their last horses of the morning, they have climbed into the 60s. ...

Causes of Early Pregnancy Loss in Mares and Possible Prevention by Heather Smith Thomas THE FRUSTRATING THING about breeding mares is that sometimes a successful conception does not result in a full-term pregnancy. Often the loss occurs very early in gestation. There are many reasons for early pregnancy loss in mares, and various risk factors. ...

Barton family gives Champ Pegasus every chance to succeed By Tracy Gantz ONCE RICHARD BARTON sees a good deal, he doesn’t waste any time. He acquired his stallion prospect Champ Pegasus in one day and a farm for the stallion in about a week. Download this week's Regional to continue reading.