Racing News
Dunkirk injured, to have surgery
Dunkirk emerged from his game second-place finish in Saturday’s Belmont Stakes with a non-displaced condylar fracture in his left hind cannon bone and will most likely miss the remainder of his 3-year-old season, his connections announced Tuesday. From ESPN. Read more >>
Equine Welfare
3 horses rescued in Forrest County
Three horses tied up and left in the middle of the Forrest County woods by their owner. From The Hattiesburg American. Read more >>
In Other News
Equine-therapy fundraiser to benefit domestic violence organization
The Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women is starting a pilot project this September using animal-assisted therapy to help domestic violence survivors regain confidence and leadership skills. From Eden Prairie News. Read more >>
Racing official bans dogs at track after horse death
A state harness racing official has banned dogs from the stable and paddock areas at Bangor Raceway after a horse that was spooked by a dog there Sunday hurt itself and died from internal injuries. From The Bangor Daily News. Read more >>
ApHC Teams Up With Mississippi Blood Services To Save Lives
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to join forces with Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) Wednesday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the 62nd National Appaloosa Show to save lives in Mississippi! From ApHC. Read more >>
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