Extended Pregnancy Gestation In Mares A boarding mare owned in a partnership at Rathmor Stud named War Echo (Complete Warrior – Distant Echoes by Prince Sao) has now had two “extended” gestation periods with both her foals and we discussed this unusual behaviour with Dr Allen Bechard of Almiray Veterinary Practice. The mare was sent…
A Double Celebration 2 June, 2012 – Lisa Barrett It was a historic day for many reasons, it’s the Diamond Jubilee year for one of the two longest serving monarchs in history, and it was the 2012 running of the Epsom Derby will be remembered for another reason. Odds-on favourite Camelot wrote his place in…
Sea Of Class: Urban Sea And The Ladies 11 April, 2014 – Lisa Barrett We’ve all heard the saying “behind every good man is a successful woman”, and it applies just as much to horses and it does to men. If you look at some of the world’s greatest sires, both past and present, half…
How “The Great White” Came To Be Natalia Banasiak (B.Sc Zoology) has kindly provided us with an insight into how Rathmor Stud’s white Thoroughbred colt with the brown ears came to be. Traits are passed down from the parents down to the offspring: half a foal’s genetic make up comes from the dam and the…
Seeking The Derby 1 June, 2012 – Lisa Barrett Saturday sees the 232nd running of the iconic Epsom Derby. The Group One race over a mile and four furlongs (2,423 metres), is rich with stories of horses that went onto become equine legends. Names such as Hyperion (1933), Mahmoud (1936) who was also the damsire…
Guest Column: A Huge Legacy: The Passing Of National Assembly 24 January, 2014 – Lisa Barrett The news that the Highlands Stud based retired stallion National Assembly had been humanely euthanized at the ripe old age of 30 on Wednesday due to the infirmities of old age, was greeted with sadness. Pensioned in 2008 from…
Broodmares – Productivity vs Age – Dr Allen Bechard We discuss the breeding lifespan of mares with Dr Allen Bechard of Almiray Vet Practice who gives some enlightening insights into the effects of age on a broodmare with regards to productivity, fertility and conception. Mares are individuals and can differ greatly from one horse to…
About West Nile Virus We have all heard the shocking news about our recently crowned Champion stallion, for the 5th year in a row, Jet Master suffering from this virus. Here are some facts, with the assistance of Dr Sarah Seitz (Bsc DVM) about what the virus is. West Nile Virus or WNV is a…
West Nile Virus 31 May, 2012 – Dr Jenny Lawrence What Is It? West Nile Virus is a viral disease that causes neurological signs. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and is carried by wild birds, crows are known to die from the disease. Like Horsesickness, it is not a contagious disease. Humans can be infected…
Guest Column: The Sun Keeps Shining On Yearling TV 22 July, 2013 – Lisa Barrett In spite of the economic uncertainty pervading the world right now, yearling sales across the globe are posting record prices for their stock. You might think that buyers would be holding onto their hard earned money, but if there is…