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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 reading.

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 family's farm.  Download this week's Regional to continue reading.

Best practices for biosecurity protocols by Amanda Duckworth IF A SINGULAR horse falls ill, it is an unfortunate event. If that disease spreads to the entire herd or worse, a region, it can become catastrophic for all of those involved.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 to get tricky well before a horse ever races.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 when it comes to horse health: To blanket or not to blanket.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 the end result is the same: waste removal will be necessary.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 aspect of equine anatomy.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.

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 based on traditional practices that might or might not be right for the animal in question.  Download this week's Health Zone to ...

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 manage these unwanted guests is evolving.  Download this week's Health Zone to continue reading.