The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority announced the publication of new equine health advice on February 26, identifying the main risk factors associated with fatal proximal hindlimb fractures in Thoroughbreds. The advice, which is based on data from the HISA portal, provides practical guidance for trainers and veterinarians on how to help prevent these catastrophic […]
Some figures recently collected by BloodHorse suggest that regulatory vets make many correct pre-race decisions in their highly scrutinized positions as the horse’s ultimate protectors before a race. It is always a difficult task, because every registration for a horse represents a certain level of investment by the owner and the horse’s connections. Sometimes that […]
The ninth episode in the 2025 OwnerView webinar series took place on November 12 and featured a veterinarian from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who discussed the foal’s conformation and possible corrections. Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView, moderated the panel with guest Dr. Ali Broyles, a surgeon at Rood & Riddle. Dr. Broyles received […]