A Thoroughbred foal bred to run like the wind. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld
I’ve got foal fever. My Facebook feed is filled up with pictures of newborn foals and their mommas, we have one mare at the farm due during Rolex week, and we’ll be finding out on Friday whether Fey is pregnant or not. All my fingers and toes are crossed that she took, and I’m relieved every day that she hasn’t come back into season. I think my girl is going to be a wonderful mom, and I can’t wait to bombard all my friends with baby pictures next year!
Weekend Results:
Plantation Field H.T. [Results]
Ocala H.T. & CCI [Results]
FENCE H.T. [Results]
Pine Hill H.T. [Results]
Twin Rivers H.T., CIC, & CCI [Results]
Monday News and Notes:
Do you own an OTTB? The University of Missouri Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking horse owners to answer a survey. They need owners of all breeds, but with an emphasis on owners of ex-racehorses. The survey is intended to gather information about the use of Thoroughbreds after they retired or moved on from racing. Non-OTTB horses are to serve as a control group for the research. [Take the Survey]
The risk of air travel. International travel by air for valuable, beloved horses is fairly commonplace these days, but it doesn’t come without health risks. Shipping fever is the greatest threat to horses traveling by air. [Global Horse Transportation Issues]
A deal must be done between FEI and UAE endurance. The UAE was suspended last month by the FEI due to horse welfare issues. Further interesting evidence has come to light through the investigation and the FEI isn’t taking a potential reinstatement lightly. [Neil Clarkson considers the high stakes]
Retired racehorse demos at Rolex. Five horse and rider pairs preparing for the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover will perform demonstrations at Rolex showing how ex-racehorses transition into new careers. Jordan Pruiksma and her 3yo Fullback are one of those pairs. [Meet Jordan and Fullback]
A recipe for disaster? The four-star eventing test will be modified for 2016 and include new movements like a flying change in medium canter, a change one judge called a “recipe for disaster.” Have an opinion? Let us know in the comments. [New eventing tests]
Monday Video: A foal and his BFF.
