An interesting chapter in the (Cat by the) Tale!
The progeny of the thoroughbred mare, CAT BY THE TALE (USA) have amassed over 2 million Australian Dollars in the sales ring. Learn more ...
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The Jacket that is a marker of the need for life-long learning.
The recent 'find' of an old racing jacket prompted some reflection on the value of keeping up to date with new scientific findings.
Trainer ‘Strike Rate’ tells the tale ...
Trainer ‘strike rate’ in thoroughbred racing is a key metric to follow. Optimal nutrition makes an immense difference in the final furlong.
The 'power' of Omega-3’s on equine performance
The immune system requires essential fatty acids, vitamins & minerals to maintain its high level of complex cellular activities.
Will the 'modern' Thoroughbred show up for you?
Today’s thoroughbred does not ‘show up’ like his peers of 1960. What are we doing differently that is affecting performance?
Can oats be fed successfully to Show Jumpers?
A common misconception is that feeding oats as the primary energy source to show jumpers will cause them to be 'hyper' & less amenable.
Are breeding equines getting adequate omegas?
According to research from Colorado State University and Texas A&M, dietary lipids play a beneficial role in stallion fertility,...
Ongoing contamination in the equine food chain
1980 saw the problem of contaminated equine foodstuffs highlighted, It was also the year of my own experience with pre-mixed feed exposure.
Are today’s researchers looking in the wrong place?
Are today’s researchers looking in the wrong place? Is it the horse’s skeletal system that is the issue and not the track surfaces?