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Feeding Racehorses
On several occasions in the past year or two, we have discussed in this series the intricacies of feeding young horses for optimum growth.
http://www.thehorse.com/articles/10331/feeding-racehorses
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How to Keep Your Racehorse Healthy
Information on how to keep your racehorse safe and free from injury.
http://www.britishhorseracing.com/racedayforschools/training/stable/stable_handbook/healty.php
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Race Horse Death Watch
Race horse death awareness.
http://www.horsedeathwatch.com
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Safety and Health in the Horse-Racing Industry
NIOSH Science Blog - Safety and Health in the Horse-Racing Industry.
http://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2009/05/01/horserace/
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Is Horse Racing Bad For The Animals?
Experts from the horse racing industry and the animal rights field agree there are still changes to be made.
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/is-horse-racing-bad-for-the-animals-both-sides-of-the-debate
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Horse Racing: America's Most Dangerous Game?
Two reporters for The New York Times detail their monthslong investigation of America's racetracks. Since 2009, more than 6,600 horses have broken down or showed signs of injury at U.S. racetracks, a rate much higher than in other countries.
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/10/152363564/horse-racing-americas-most-dangerous-game
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Racehorse Injuries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Racehorse injuries and fatalities are a side effect of training and competition. In 2008, Peter Pan Stakes winner Casino Drive got a stone bruise while walking on Belmont Park's horse paths the week before the Belmont Stakes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racehorse_injuries
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CDC - Safety and Health in the Horse Racing Industry
Concerns about potential work-related hazards for jockeys and other employees in the horse racing industry were raised at an October 18, 2005 hearing by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/horsejockey/
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California Horse Racing Board
The California Horse Racing Board Website, general information, contact, statistics, licenses.
http://www.chrb.ca.gov/racing_safety.html
