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Tying up some loose ends on rhabdomyolysis - can nutrition help treat or prevent tying up?

A horse with raised muscle enzymes is always a cause for concern for trainers, whether it is a single isolated incident or a regular occurrence.

There has been a slow but steady increase in our knowledge of this disease or syndrome, which in more recent years has been helped by the application of genetic-based tests for some forms. An increase in our understanding of the metabolic basis for the syndrome is imperative and will help us to better manage these horses in terms of nutrition and training.

Catherine Dunnett (European Trainer - issue 29 - Spring 2010)

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Mark Johnson - The English Voice of the Kentucky Derby

WITH his arrival “the voice of the Kentucky Derby” was given an English accent, while Trevor Denman’s South African tone is part of the Breeders’ Cup. These are changing times in horseracing, right from the track surfaces up to the caller’s booth at…

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Geir Stabell (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

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Tying up some loose ends on rhabdomyolysis

T HERE has been a slow but steady increase in our knowledge of this disease or syndrome, which in more recent years has been helped by the application of genetic-based tests for some forms. An increase in our understanding of the metabolic basis for…

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Catherine Dunnett (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

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Uncovering the value of front wraps

T HESE questions may always persist as turf writers, probably with arched eyebrows and maybe with an audible “hmmm...,” note the presence of front wraps on Kentucky Derby and Grade I starters each year. And don’t forget, fronts are important enough …

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Ken Snyder (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

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Gambling on Racing’s Future - takeout percentages across the US

WHEN it comes to racing pricing itself, there is a tug-of-war between horsemen, racetracks, and horseplayers, all wanting a bigger piece of a rapidly dwindling pie and each making a legitimate case that racing could not take place without their cont…

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K.T. Donovan (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

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NYC OTB: The fight for survival

OURTROOM 501 of US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, at 1 Bowling Green in Lower Manhattan, was awash in a sea of gray-blue banker suits on Monday, February 22. The two sides gathered before the white-haired and bearded Judge Martin G…

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Sid Fernando First Published: (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

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Why do horses lug? Common problems and how to treat them

Perhaps the most obvious cause of a horse carrying its head to one side and lugging is a mouth or tooth problem. ‘Wolf teeth’ are the rudimentary first upper premolar teeth. Not all horses get them but when present they are found in front of the che…

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James Tate BVMS MRCVS (14 April 2010 - Issue 16)

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Devis Grilli

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter is Devis Grilli, not yet 30, the Italian is fast earning a name for himself as a trainer who can spin straw into gold.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 29 / Spring 2010)

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Shannon Ritter

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter award has been won by Shannon Ritter. Shannon and her team will receive a selection of products from the internationally-acclaimed range of TRM supplements, as well as a bottle of fine Irish whiskey.
Teresa Genaro - (14 April 2010 - Issue Number: 16)

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Gary Contessa - the hard-working New York trainer at the top of his profession

WATCH Gary Contessa in the winner’s circle and you feel you are watching a kid who sneaked into the Oscars and is giggling with delight to be where his movie heroes are, pretending to be one of them. This joyfulness he shares with his owners, the th…

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K.T. Donovan (05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

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Aiken Training Track - a center of excellence for training racehorses

T’S nestled quietly in the beauty and charm of the Deep South, and for nearly seven decades, some of Thoroughbred racing’s most successful horses have trained over the hallowed ground of the Aiken Training Track. A total of 39 champions have been co…

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Ben Baugh (05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

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Arctic Winter Conditions - how to train racehorses in the snow

HILE some horsemen and women hardly let their horses out of the stables as soon as the temperature dips under ten or fifteen degrees below zero, wild horses in Northern China are known to survive extremely cold spells with temperatures creeping as l…

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Geir Stabell (05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

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Economics of Feeding Horses in Training

While economic efficiency within any business is important to maintain profitability, there has been a particular focus on cost saving recently within the racing industry as a result of the underlying economic climate.
Catherine Dunnett  (05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

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European Exercise Riders in America

IVE me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses...” who can gallop Thoroughbreds in early morning darkness, breeze them in desired times over specified distances, break them from a starting gate... This amended version of the Statue of Liberty’s m…

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Ken Snyder (05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

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If Lasix is the answer...what is the question?

OME of the statements attributed to leading vets and scientists around the world in the last few months would probably lead anyone involved in horseracing to believe that it is only a matter of months or even weeks before the diuretic furosemide (or…

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David Marlin (05 February 2010 - Issue 15)

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Stem Cells: are they the future in treating injuries in racehorses?

A N ITALIAN research team has just published a pioneering study of how equine stem cells can best be isolated, cultured and subsequently subdivided for diverse usage to best advance current veterinary treatments for the horse. Equine theriogenologis…

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Niki Luciani (5 February 2010 - Issue 15)

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Condylar Fractures - a common injury in racehorses, and how to treat them

RACTURES of the cannon bone are the most common fracture of the racehorse, and by far the most widely-seen type of cannon bone fracture is the ‘condylar fracture’ by which the front legs are more frequently affected than the hind legs, while outside…

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James Tate BVMS MRCVS (05 February 2010 - Issue 15)

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JJ Crupi - from conditioner to consignor

It was a seamless transition for J.J. Crupi as he successfully made the change from conditioning horses at the racetrack to being one of North America's leading two-year-old consignors. Crupi owns the 150-acre Crupi’s New Castle Farm in Ocala, Florida with his son Robert.
Ben Baugh  (20 January 2009 - Issue Number: 11)

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Martin F Jones

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter award has been won by Martin F. Jones. Marty and his team will receive a selection of products from the internationally-acclaimed range of TRM supplements, as well as a bottle of fine Irish whiskey.
(05 February 2010 - Issue Number: 15)

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TRM Trainer of the Quarter - John Oxx

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter goes to John Oxx who had a remarkable year with the magnificent Sea The Stars, winner of six Group 1's in six months from the 2000 Guineas in May to the Arc in October.

Editorial Writer (European Trainer - Issue 28 / Winter 2009)