Packed With Class 25 May, 2012 – Lisa Barrett KZN racing is gearing up for a massive weekend of racing, with several top class races on the cards. All eyes will be on Scottsville on Saturday 26th May, where the SA Fillies Sprint and the Allan Robertson (both Grade 1) take place. Both races promise…
Guest Column: More Than Ready For Caviar? 28 May, 2013 – Lisa Barrett Australian newspapers have confirmed that a shortlist of six possible stallions has been whittled down for supermare Black Caviar. Black Caviar’s Managing owner, Neil Werrett, refused to be drawn on who the other candidates were, but he hinted that they could also…
The Facts Around Broken Legs – Part III Potential Complications with surgical repair of fractures Post-fracture complications impacting a horse’s chance of survival can happen preoperatively during transport of the horse to the hospital, intra-operatively (during surgery) and post-surgery during recovery and healing. Infection is the most important complication of orthopedic surgery in horses. Infection…
I’ll Have Another, Thank You! 20 May, 2012 – Lisa Barrett In a virtual carbon copy of the Kentucky Derby a few weeks back, I’ll Have Another snatched victory yet again from the desperately unlucky Bodemeister to claim the second leg of America’s Triple Crown – the 137th renewal of the Preakness. Held back near…
Guest Column: The Cat Goes Home: Storm Cat Dies At 30 2 May, 2013 – Lisa Barrett The passing of one of the equine legends of the modern era, Storm Cat who was put down due to the infirmities of old age at 30. Famous for standing for a record $500 000 fee until declining…
Mare Breeding Season Information – Veterinary Perspective Dr Alan Bechard of Almiray Farm provides a brief summary of the vast subject of what goes into breeding a mare, and to produce a viable foal. The aim of this communication is to provide mare owners with some information as to what happens to the mares in…
I’ll Have Another And The Triple Crown Thank You: 137th Preakness Stakes 18 May, 2012 – Lisa Barrett This weekend sees the second leg of the American Triple Crown take place with the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes (Gr.1). The fabled track in Plimco, Maryland has played host to a number of famous horses…
Guest Column: Around The Clock: Black Caviar Makes History 15 April, 2013 – Lisa Barrett Australia’s wonder mare Black Caviar rewrote the history books when she notched up her 15th Group One, and 25th straight victory on Saturday in the $1 million T.J.Smith Stakes in Sydney. There was all sorts of pre-race media speculation as…
The Facts Around Broken Legs – Part II Whether a fracture can be repaired or not depends largely on the type of fracture, the horse’s performance type, size, temperament, the bone involved, the location, configuration, and how well the fracture is repaired. A veterinarian has to weigh up all these factors when making his/her decision…
Guest Column: The Sun Never Sets On The Empire 8 April, 2013 – Lisa Barrett Saturday saw the 166th running of one of the most famous hurdling races in the world, the Grand National at Aintree, England. The race was memorable for many reasons, firstly that, for the first time in over two years, no…