What types of vets are on the track? What happens if a horse gets injured?
A team of veterinarians is constantly at work behind the scenes on the racetrack, in several different capacities.
What is the difference in horse racing injuries and fatalities in the U.S. compared to racing in other countries?
There are more horses and more race days annually in the U.S. than there are in any other racing country…
How much money does California racing contribute to veterinary research?
In addition to the data being contributed by California regulators to the…
What type of research and how does it help?
Information from this research has resulted in solid, practical training suggestions which have improved…
Is it safe to race 2-year-old horses?
Numerous scientific studies have shown that horses that make their first start at two actually race longer and are…
Do the horses like to run?
Horses are one of only a few species born with their motor neurons fully myelinated – meaning they are able…
Why are bone fractures life-threatening for race horses?
Veterinary surgical care has advanced significantly in recent years, making it possible to repair many fractures…