Features The Modern Bias Inside the evolution in post position performance by Evan Pattak, James Witherite & Kathy Parker The Mysteries of Maternity Kikikatie’s brilliance as a broodmare cut short after just…
Category: Hoof Beats Magazine
Horse Care – Joints in Jeopardy
A closer look at osteochondritis dissecans story by Hope Ellis-Ashburn While the presence of osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can be off-putting, successful treatment of this fairly common condition is just as commonly achieved…
Profile: Shawn Steacy
Reaching New Heights Shawn Steacy’s lifelong journey to a career-best 2022 by Rich Fisher At age 3, Shawn Steacy already had his life mapped out. His father, Mark, has the proof. “We’ve…
The Long View – February 2023
by TC Lane, USTA Chief Operating Officer Is Your Track Prepared? Detailed, up-to-date plans for handling racing accidents are a must for every racing venue On Monday evening, Jan. 2, along with…
Hoof Beats – February 2023
Features 2022 Driver & Trainer Report Rewriting History by James Witherite Ron Burke Continues to Top $20 Million by James Witherite Brick by Brick Chris Ryder built a career-best season in 2022…
Taking the ‘Brrr’ out of Winter
How horsepeople cope with frigid weather story by Evan Pattak It’s one of those bitter winter mornings when Jack Frost isn’t nipping at your nose; he’s attacking it with a pickaxe. And…
Profile: Just For Trix
A Dream Year Just For Trix gives Teri Jenkins a 2022 to remember story by Gordon Waterstone The calendar has turned to 2023, but please forgive Teri Jenkins for not wanting 2022…
Hoof Beats January 2023
Features Equine Pregnancy The basics of embryonic development by Hope Ellis-Ashburn Foaling in the Modern Age Veteran breeders share their experiences by Kimberly A. Rinker Postpartum Care 101 A guide to caring…
Watching the Wheels – January 2023
After the Finish Line USTA doubling down on Standardbred aftercare by Mike Tanner, USTA Executive Vice President and CEO Last month, I had the opportunity to discuss Standardbred aftercare as a panelist…
Director’s Chair – November 2022
by Joe Faraldo, USTA Chairman of the Board Amateur Racing Celebrating a long history; making a difference today Over the course of the last several decades, amateur racing has grown to play…