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Prairie Meadows, Polk County Partner for “Ridin’ the Storm Out” Floods of 2008 Relief Concert -- July 5, 2008
Prairie Meadows and the Polk County Board of Supervisors announce that legendary rock group REO Speedwagon with special guest The Little River Band have been selected to perform at the “Ridin&rs...
$40K Firecracker Futurity On Tap at Grants Pass -- July 3, 2008
Stel Katrina has been installed as the lukewarm morning-line favorite at 3-to-1, but the betting should get hotter as post time for the $40,000 Firecracker Futurity at Grants Pass Downs draws near. ...
July Issue: So Many Races, So Little Space -- July 1, 2008
Question: Is it hot out there or is it just the races? Answer: Yes.
As the annual global warming known as summer takes hold, the races are getting hotter than ever...
Maximizing Fuel Efficiency -- June 25, 2008
The use of heavy-duty vehicles to transport horses consumes more energy than most passenger cars. However, horse owners can take several steps to maximize their fuel economy. "Horse owners can do t...
Consignors Have until June 27 for Early Nominations to the Oregon Annual Mixed Sale -- June 11, 2008
Note: Due to a production error in the June issue, ad ad with information about the OTOBA sale did not make it into our pages.
Oregon Annual Mixed Sale—Offering Thorough...
HSUS Opening Oregon Horse Sanctuary and Rescue Facility -- June 10, 2008
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) will open a new 1,120-acre horse sanctuary and rescue facility in Douglas County, Oregon. This will be the organization's fourth major animal care facili...
European Union (EU) Commission Adopts New Regulations for Registering, Transporting Horses -- June 9, 2008
The European Commission adopted a Regulation that will help improve the health of horses, donkeys and other members of the "equine" family, as it creates a better and clearer identification system. Al...
Appaloosa News: Canadian Owners Are Invited to Register with ApHC—Also: Racing-Appy Reminder -- June 6, 2008
Owners of Appaloosa registered with the ApHCC have a 12-month opportunity to register their Appaloosas with the ApHC. It’s simple! To receive an ApHC Certificate of Registration, submit an applicat...
Triple Crown on the Line Saturday, June 7—And Your Local Track is Celebrating! -- June 6, 2008
Race fans can expect their local venues to offer not only great racing but also special promotions and celebrations this weekend as Big Brown faces nine challengers in the Belmont Stakes, the third ge...
Just in Time for Belmont: Advanced Deposit Wagering Available in Montana -- June 5, 2008
The Montana Board of Horse Racing (MBOHR) announced today that TVG has been licensed as the first advanced deposit wagering (ADW) provider for the state of Montana. Residents can now support Montan...
Fund to Aid Injured Washington Horseman Steve Meredith -- June 3, 2008
The Washington Thoroughbred Foundation (WTF) has established a relief fund to aid in the medical expenses of longtime Washington horseman Steve Meredith, who was seriously injured in a horse-related a...
Art Submissions Sought for WTBA-Emerald Downs Art Show: “The Horse and a Whole Lot More” -- June 2, 2008
A juried art show that was a popular event at the former WTBA Sales Pavilion at Longacres for sixteen years has been resurrected through the efforts of the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders Association...
June Issue Packed with Racing News, Results -- June 1, 2008
All around TRJ territory, expect great racing under sunny skies. (And, if it’s cloudy, who minds a raindrop or two when there’s excitement in the air?) Check out these highlights from our...
The Racing Journal Looks Forward to Meeting YOU! -- May 30, 2008
We love meeting fellow horseracing fans as we travel the TRJ circuit. In Walla Walla, Washington, we met long-time readers as well as new “students of the game.” Owners, trainers, breeders, rac...
Do You Have a QH Retiree Who Still Works Hard? -- May 28, 2008
Many horses have long, useful careers after their racing years are over. If you have a Quarter Horse age 18 or older who continues to excel in a second career, America’s Horse wants to tell his...
Columbia Equine Hospital Schedules 25-Year Anniversary Open House & UHC Fundraiser -- May 27, 2008
Columbia Equine Hospital of Gresham, Oregon, will hold its 25th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Because the equine community has offered its overwhelmin...
Marquis Downs Initiates Purse Hikes -- May 26, 2008
Racing began at Marquis Downs in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on Friday, May 23, and horsemen can expect increased purses at almost every level for the 30-day meet. The 22 stakes purses will see an ove...
“Quarter Horse Kids” Invited to Submit Videos -- May 24, 2008
Dude, what's a Q-J? Think of it as an online disc jockey/news and entertainment reporter. And that's what the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) wants! As a Q-J, you’ll produce fun, w...
Horsemen Who Plan to Race in California Are Advised to Stop Use of Most Anabolic Steroids Immediately -- May 23, 2008
California Horse Racing Board acted Tuesday to reclassify anabolic steroids, so that penalties will be far more severe for anyone using steroids on horses under racing conditions, in a move that CHRB...
June 1 Deadline Looms for Appaloosa-Loving Kids -- May 21, 2008
Scholarship Applicants Sought Cascade Magazines is once again offering scholarship awards for the 2008-2009 school year. Eligible applicants must be a college freshman, sophomore or...
A Stunning Victory and a Stunning Loss -- May 8, 2008
Euphoria over Big Brown's scintillating win in the Kentucky Derby was tempered by the shocking breakdown and death of second-place finisher Eight Belles. NTRA President and CEO Alex Waldrop reacted...
Wagon Train and Riders Ride Across Washington State -- May 6, 2008
During race season, it can be tough to get away from the track for even a day. But if you can spare some time, this horse-and-wagon adventure sounds like a fun "blast from the past!" Nancy encourages...
May Brings Lively Race Action! -- May 1, 2008
It’s travel time again, as tracks across the region offer great racing under sunny skies. For race dates and track-specific information, check out the updated Tracks/Info link on our website at ht...
Appaloosa Stakes Calendar Available -- April 27, 2008
The Appaloosa Horse Club has released its 2008 Stakes Calendar, which details more than a million dollars in estimated purses for racing Appaloosas. The Club also reminds you racing Appaloosa owner...
12-Year-Old Kentucky Girl Recites Derby Winners from Memory in Youtube Video -- April 13, 2008
The forsythias are in bloom in Kentucky and the Derby trail is heating up. May 3 brings the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Kentuckians and horse-racing fans w...
AAEP Launching Equine Dentistry Campaign -- April 10, 2008
Because proper dental care is vital to a horse's overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in April launched a year-long campaign to promote the need for horses to receiv...
Refrigerator Recall Includes Some Horse Trailer Units -- April 8, 2008
A recall of certain refrigerators manufactured by Dometic includes units used in some horse trailers, according to a manufacturer's notice. The defective refrigerator units were manufactured between A...
Laurel Brown Racetrack Lands Bonus Challenge Race -- April 5, 2008
The Utah Quarter Horse Association has announced that Laurel Brown Racetrack will host a John Deere Bonus Challenge race on May 31. The estimated purse is expected to be $12,000. The 350-yard race...
April Issue Touts Journal Karma! -- April 1, 2008
On our April cover, The Racing Journal celebrates the return to the Northwest of 4-year-old Washington-bred filly—and winner of The Racing Journal Purse at Emerald Downs on May 13&...
AQHA Offers “Fix My American Quarter Horse” Online Contest -- March 26, 2008
If you have relationship woes with your American Quarter Horse, then the American Quarter Horse Association’s new contest, “Team Wrangler—Fix My American Quarter Horse!” might just be the ticket...
Canterbury Park Stall Applications Close April 1 -- March 21, 2008
Stall applications for the 67-day Canterbury Park meet, which begins on Saturday, May 3, are due in the racing office no later than April 1. Daily purse distribution will average $150,000. The Thoroug...
RMTC Board to Meet in Austin -- March 20, 2008
On Tuesday, March 25, the board of directors of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) will meet at the Driskell Hotel in Austin, Texas, for their spring board meeting. The RMTC will he...
A “Lion” of an Issue Blows Your Way in March! -- March 2, 2008
What you’ll find in our March issue:
Utah State University Publishes Paper on Horse Slaughter -- March 1, 2008
A cooperative research study by students and faculty of Utah State University has resulted in publication of “The State of the Horse Industry Since the Closing of the Horse Harvesting Facilities.” ...
Economic Stimulus Act Benefits U.S. Horse Owners -- February 18, 2008
On February 14, President Bush signed into law a sweetheart of a valentine for horse owners (and others in the industry who have large capital outlays) in the United States. Two of the tax incentiv...
Hastings Racecourse Adds Three Race Days -- February 5, 2008
B.C. racing fans can look forward to three more dates on the 2008 schedule at Hastings Racecourse. “We’re pleased that we are expanding our schedule to bring the total racing dates to 71 for the co...
Horses Take to the Track at Emerald Downs -- February 4, 2008
The Thoroughbreds are back, and the 2008 season at Emerald Downs is right around the corner. The track opened for training on Monday, February 4, as horses begin to prepare for the 91-day meeting t...
Farm Bill Might Help Horse Owners in 2008 -- February 3, 2008
The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that the recently passed Senate Farm Bill includes several key provisions that would benefit the horse industry. The $286 billion dollar bill, which passed...
TRJ February Cover Girl—Blues Girl Too—Retired from Racing -- February 2, 2008
Breeders/owners Russell and Lisa Stooks of Lucky Seven Ranch have announced the retirement of their 2008 world-champion quarter horse, Blues Girl Too. The most accomplished female racing quarter ho...
In February Mailboxes . . . -- February 1, 2008
Turn to The Racing Journal for behind-the-scenes and in-depth news about the events that drive our industry, and check out the updated racing schedules for tracks throughout The Racing Journ...