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Natalma, the broodmare which was bred to Nearctic and produced Northern Dancer, influencing the development of thoroughbred breeding world-wide, is on the ballot. Jack McNiven, one of the leading breeders of standardbreds in Canada, is among the 15 nominations for this year's election to the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. The results will be announced May 22. Natalma was among four thoroughbreds nominated, a group that includes 1967 Queen's Plate winner Jammed Lovely, two-time horse...

Eastern Tent Caterpillars possible threat to horses Wayne Bailey and Craig Roberts For the Republican If you havepregnant mares and have noticed the growth of eastern tent caterpillars on your farm, it would be wise to consider controlling the caterpillars. Eastern Tent Caterpillars possible threat to horses Wayne Bailey and Craig Roberts For the Republican If you havepregnant mares and have noticed the growth of eastern tent caterpillars on your farm, it would be wise to consider...

Favored Main Executive faded to sixth in the 10-horse field after stalking the pace. Dave the Knave began to make up ground early in the stretch, and scored by a half-length in a final time of 1:11. Woodbine: Dave the Knave wins in return. Jockey David Clark rated Dave the Knave in mid-pack on the outside in the six-furlong sprint for Ontario-sired runners, as Quick in Deed set fractions of 22. Bold Thing, who was steadied while lacking room at the eighth pole, closed widest to finish...

He was examined earlier this week by a Weatherford, Texas, veterinarian, who discovered that Buster has a hole in a deep flexor tendon in his lower ankle. She also discovered that he is incredibly smart and could pick up drills in minutes that it took other horses hours to master. The veterinarian told Anzick this week that Buster's injury is an old one, and it had finally been aggravated to the point where he could no longer run on it. Anzick qualified for the NFR last season for the...

A renowned horse racing track in northwest Baltimore, Pimlico is not without its share of controversy as the 103rd running of the Preakness Stakes inches closer this weekend. Obviously, there are some physical challenges now, and we have to continue to make sure we have a thriving horse industry. The horse racing industry has been a linchpin of our economy for generations. The only area in which the Baltimore-based track held a distinct advantage was in tax revenue, with Pimlico reported...

The horseshoes measure more than 20 inches from end to end and weigh about 5 pounds - more than twice as long and five times as heavy as the shoe worn by a riding horse. The gentle giants, which each weigh between 2,000 and 2,300 pounds, are descended from the great war horses of Europe and bred to pull heavy plows and wagons. Fairgoers can see the horses being harnessed and fed and watered, and watch them pull Budweiser's red, white and gold beer wagon down the strip. decided to present a...

It's the story of so many jockeys across the world, the same story that's been the business' dirty little secret for decades. A run here, a swim there and galloping as many horses as possible keeps the Assiniboia Downs rider in the shape he needs to be to compete. Rohan Singh's had the same set routine since he became a professional jockey in 1984. In a business that's all about 'what have you done for me lately?' Singh said you might as well find a different occupation if you're not...

For thoroughbred racing fans and much of the general public the world over this is the midpoint between the ecstasy and the despair. It was a year ago at the Kentucky Derby when Barbaro entered the history books with the largest victory margin since 1946 and became the favorite to be the first winner of the Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes since Affirmed in 1978 the longest drought of Triple Crown winners in the sport's history. It was a year ago at the Kentucky Derby when Barbaro...