Day: May 30, 2008

THEODORE O’CONNOR EUTHANIZED

Theodore O’Connor, the 13-year-old eventing “super pony” was euthanized May 28 as a result of an injury sustained in an accident at Karen and David O’Connor’s barn in The Plains, Va., according to a statement released by the U.S. Equestrian Federation. Continue reading…

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CONGRESS COULD CALL JUNE HEARING ON RACING

A congressional subcommittee could schedule a hearing as early as June to examine breakdowns, medication use, and breeding practices in Thoroughbreds. The subcommittee is seeking, among other things, details on equine injuries; whether racing programs bolstered by gaming revenue use money for research to improve the breed; and whether industry officials support formation of a national governing body for horse racing. Continue reading…

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