Treating Racehorses with PEMF

PEMF (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field) Therapy is widely used in conditioning race horses at race tracks around the world. Visit www.pemf.us

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Every year, thousands of thoroughbred racehorses end their careers and become economic liabilities to their owners. What happens to former stakes winners who are no longer profitable? Related Article: bit.ly
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In the video are 4 colt and 2 fillys: Barbaro , the Kentucky Derby Winner broke his leg in the 2006 Preakness Stakes Eight Belles , finish 2nd in the 2008 Kentucky Derby after Big Brown (finish 1st in the Kentucky Derby)and then she collapsed after the Derby. Man O War , won 50 races of 51 and one of those set a record by 100 lengths Ruffian:She never lost one race in her life just one , the match race(Ruffian vs Foolish Pleasure)when she broke her leg. Phar Lap: In all his career set 8 records. Phar Lap was a staggering 17.1 hands and his heart weighed 13.7 lbs, compared to the average weight of 9 lbs Secretariat: Won the 1973 Belmont Stakes and set a record ( in the 1973 belmont stakes) by 31 lengths.

Denver Oil and Gas Entrepreneur Invests in Racehorses and Picks a Winner in Legadero Software

Denver Oil and Gas Entrepreneur Invests in Racehorses and Picks a Winner in Legadero Software

Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 18, 2004

Andrea Pollack, an accomplished oil and gas business owner, invests in Legadero Software to complement her stable of thoroughbred horses.

Andrea Pollack, President of Aviva, Inc., an oil and gas exploration and production business in Denver, has invested in the Austin high tech company, Legadero Software. Ms. Pollack is an avid horsewoman and owner of Columbine Stable, a business breeding thoroughbred racehorses since the mid-1980s. A woman of discerning taste, Ms. Pollack has a proven track record of selecting winning investments.

Ms. Pollack is now Legadero Software’s largest external investor. Rather than taking the route of many high tech companies, Legadero management has chosen to work with very limited capital and build a referenceable customer base the old fashioned way: with hard work and calculated risks. Ms. Pollack found the Legadero investment attractive for this reason.

“I’m a calculated risk taker, and I view tough times as an opportunity, not a problem. I started my own business in 1976, and at the very beginning it was all about just surviving. Tenacity and hard work are necessary for survival in the oil and gas business. Back then, it was unusual to have a woman enter this space. In my view, any investment needs to be entirely calculated. When I met the Legadero team I knew I had a unique opportunity, and I chose to invest based on my confidence in the management team and their clearly defined vision, says Ms. Pollack.

Ms. Pollack continues, “Adi Mishra, Ray Leyendecker and Greg Rice started the Legadero business with a big dream and great vision, but more importantly they impressed me as being very down-to-earth. They started Legadero at a tough time for high tech – but then again tough times are often the best times to take a calculated risk, in my experience. I don’t speculate recklessly – this is one solid company. I’m absolutely amazed at their performance. The way I see it they are leading by three lengths at the head of the stretch on what has been a very muddy track and making it look easy,” says Ms. Pollack.

“Having built the Legadero business, they leverage a philosophy of doing the most they can with limited resources, which is exactly what I did in the oil and gas business”, observes Ms. Pollack.

Ms. Pollack’s track record also includes success with thoroughbred racehorses. “Breeding and raising racehorses has been a family business since the early ‘60’s. I really enjoy working with horses myself and I’ve always had a passion for competitive racing,” says Ms. Pollack. Ms. Pollack had unique and lasting inspiration from her late father, Joseph Singer, well known in racehorse circles.

Legadero’s Solution

Legadero Tempo addresses two major challenges faced by all IT organizations. Legadero Tempo makes it easy for IT organizations to gain cross-organizational consensus on the best ways to invest corporate resources. Legadero Tempo also makes sure that those investments are made efficiently and with a minimum of risk. Legadero Tempo accelerates execution, dramatically improves visibility and makes it easy to understand and manage the business impact of investments in terms of benefit, cost and risk. Legadero Tempo is a 100% server based J2EE application that utilizes web browser interfaces via HTML.

About Legadero Software

Legadero Software, founded in February of 2001, is a developer of Information Technology Governance solutions that help Information Technology leaders execute their responsibilities more effectively in the context of business goals and in collaboration with other business leaders.

The Legadero logo, Legadero Software, Inc., Legadero Tempo and all other product or technical names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Legadero Software, Inc. All other products or services mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders.

http://www.legadero.com

About Andrea Pollack

Ms. Pollack received a bachelor’s degree from Briarcliffe College and attended the New York Institute of Finance. In addition to her business success, she and husband Bill Hankinson have two children, son Noah and daughter Cintra.

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Peirce and Thomas Public Relations

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RACEHORSES ON TO A WINNER WITH DNA ANALYSES TO ASSESS PERFORMANCE

RACEHORSES ON TO A WINNER WITH DNA ANALYSES TO ASSESS PERFORMANCE

(PRWEB) October 24, 2001

PRESS INFORMATION

23 October 2001

DNA ANALYSES GIVE RACEHORSES COMPETITIVE EDGE

Racehorses of the future could be given a better chance of winning or of breeding winners as a result of pioneering genetic profiling now being undertaken by The Thoroughbred Genetics Company (TGC).

The Company is leading the international field in genetic husbandry for racehorses, pioneering new techniques by which athleticism and pre-potency can be assessed through DNA analyses, benefiting owners and breeders alike.

Based at Sittingbourne Research Centre in Kent, TGC offers DNA screening tests that identify specific characteristics relating to ‘trainability’, performance and soundness, even identifying optimum track distances for individual horses.

Dr Stephen Harrison, managing director of TGC: “Using mitochondrial DNA inheritance analyses, we can also determine how in-bred or out-bred a particular horse is. The DNA analysis is extremely accurate and can show very different results to a pedigree worked out on paper. The information is already proving invaluable to breeders, as it enables them to see which characteristics, both good and bad, will or wont be passed down the line, and breaks the deadlock imposed solely by conventional approaches.

THOROUGHBRED SELECTION GOES FOR DNA/2

“Millions of pounds are spent speculatively producing foals and yearlings who later prove to be unsuccessful on the track and are therefore of little value at stud. We have developed tools to provide enhanced genetic management of bloodstock with the sole objective of increasing winnings from the outset and ultimately, stud fees.

Over the last decade, genome mapping and genetics have become vital and integral components of human, plant and agricultural animal reproduction and in the detection and avoidance of disease. Genetic analysis is the way forward for thoroughbred selection and many of the more imaginative and competitive organisations have already embraced this.”

The Thoroughbred Genetics Company is currently advising large breeding organisations in the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, as well as smaller owners and breeders in England and Ireland on:

        Matings

        Purchases and sales

        Restructuring of breeding stock

        Building and selecting breeding stock

        Analysis of pedigrees

        Breeding schedules

        Genetics advice relating to problem horses

        Bespoke genetics projects

m o r e

THOROUGHBRED SELECTION GOES FOR DNA/3

Depending on the complexity and volume of tests required, costs per test range on a sliding scale from £250 to £450 per horse. All tests are subject to contract and are treated in the strictest confidence.

The Thoroughbred Genetics Company brings together a blend of scientific excellence, combined with an in-depth knowledge of racing, bloodstock and training, making it unique amongst genetic practitioners and pedigree analysts alike.

For further information please contact The Thoroughbred Genetics Company on 01795 411544 or visit the website at http://www.thoroughbredgenetics.com

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Ann Harrison

The Thoroughbred Genetics Company

01795 411544 / 07973 233968 http://www.thoroughbredgenetics.com

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DNA ANALYSES GIVE RACEHORSES THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

DNA ANALYSES GIVE RACEHORSES THE COMPETITIVE EDGE

(PRWEB) October 24, 2001

PRESS INFORMATION

23 October 2001

DNA ANALYSES GIVE RACEHORSES COMPETITIVE EDGE

Racehorses of the future could be given a better chance of winning or of breeding winners as a result of pioneering genetic profiling now being undertaken by The Thoroughbred Genetics Company (TGC).

The Company is leading the international field in genetic husbandry for racehorses, pioneering new techniques by which athleticism and pre-potency can be assessed through DNA analyses, benefiting owners and breeders alike.

Based at Sittingbourne Research Centre in Kent, TGC offers DNA screening tests that identify specific characteristics relating to ‘trainability’, performance and soundness, even identifying optimum track distances for individual horses.

Dr Stephen Harrison, managing director of TGC: “Using mitochondrial DNA inheritance analyses, we can also determine how in-bred or out-bred a particular horse is. The DNA analysis is extremely accurate and can show very different results to a pedigree worked out on paper. The information is already proving invaluable to breeders, as it enables them to see which characteristics, both good and bad, will or wont be passed down the line, and breaks the deadlock imposed solely by conventional approaches.

THOROUGHBRED SELECTION GOES FOR DNA/2

“Millions of pounds are spent speculatively producing foals and yearlings who later prove to be unsuccessful on the track and are therefore of little value at stud. We have developed tools to provide enhanced genetic management of bloodstock with the sole objective of increasing winnings from the outset and ultimately, stud fees.

Over the last decade, genome mapping and genetics have become vital and integral components of human, plant and agricultural animal reproduction and in the detection and avoidance of disease. Genetic analysis is the way forward for thoroughbred selection and many of the more imaginative and competitive organisations have already embraced this.”

The Thoroughbred Genetics Company is currently advising large breeding organisations in the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and the USA, as well as smaller owners and breeders in England and Ireland on:

        Matings

        Purchases and sales

        Restructuring of breeding stock

        Building and selecting breeding stock

        Analysis of pedigrees

        Breeding schedules

        Genetics advice relating to problem horses

        Bespoke genetics projects

m o r e

THOROUGHBRED SELECTION GOES FOR DNA/3

Depending on the complexity and volume of tests required, costs per test range on a sliding scale from £250 to £450 per horse. All tests are subject to contract and are treated in the strictest confidence.

The Thoroughbred Genetics Company brings together a blend of scientific excellence, combined with an in-depth knowledge of racing, bloodstock and training, making it unique amongst genetic practitioners and pedigree analysts alike.

For further information please contact The Thoroughbred Genetics Company on 01795 411544 or visit the website at http://www.thoroughbredgenetics.com

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For further information please contact:

Annabel Miller

The Thoroughbred Genetics Company

01795 411544 / 07973 233968 http://www.thoroughbredgenetics.com

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Geneticists Identify ‘Speed Gene’ Combinations in Racehorses

Geneticists Identify ‘Speed Gene’ Combinations in Racehorses

Kent Science Park, UK (PRWEB) March 24, 2006

The six-year study has been published in the international peer-reviewed journal, Mitochondrion. It is the first proof that there is an association between genes and their role in the individual performances of racehorses.

In what is the largest published equine genetics study of its kind, Dr Stephen Harrison and Mr Juan Luis Turrion-Gomez, detected variations in eight athletically important genes in DNA samples, taken from 1000 thoroughbred racehorses, including classic winners. Each thoroughbred breeding line possesses different variant combinations of these performance-related genes. Each combination gives a horse a different racing aptitude, i.e. one horse may possess the gene combination of a sprinter, while another horse will have a combination best suited to a distance of 1½ miles. These gene combinations form part of a group that is inherited solely from the dam (foal’s mother) on a molecule called mitochondrial DNA. The genes contribute to biochemical systems involved in energy release and respiration in the muscles and have a direct impact on the optimum performance of a racehorse. Thoroughbred Genetics’ data is unique and this information cannot be derived through traditional pedigree analysis.

Dr Harrison and his team have been able to identify the genetic types of all big race winners in the major racing nations going back over the last 100 years.

In the Mitochondrion study, trends were observed for the genetic types of winners of 21 of the UK’s premier races indicate significant leanings of certain genetic types and carriers of specific gene variants to perform well over specific distances. From this data the study can determine that a potential Breeders’ Cup Turf winner (1½ miles) is more likely to be of a different genetic type to a Breeders’ Cup Mile winner. The data also shows that over the last 100 years, the highest percentage of Derby, Guineas or other premier race winners comes from a particular genetic type suited to the respective distance and sometimes the racecourse itself. Dr Harrison says: “We anticipate that the data will help trainers identify from day one, optimum running distances for horses, develop appropriate training regimes and target specific races which will suit the horses’ individual genetic profiles.”

The study has also allowed the team to make genetic corrections to historical errors in the thoroughbred studbook. By identifying genetic types, over half of all recognised female family lines, are shown to have been incorrectly recorded to some degree, some errors appearing to be as recent as the late 1970s (before genetic parentage testing). This is alarmingly more so than first thought. Dr Harrison “This means that we can more accurately assess which versions of these important genes particular horses will carry and tailor their breeding and racing careers to make the most of their genetic capability.”

Thoroughbred Genetics has constructed genetic databases which, when used in conjunction with their complementary DNA tests, will vastly improve the ways in which breeders co-ordinate the mating of stallions and mares through the better matching of stamina components. Certainly, it is also clear that there are positive and negative interactions between certain sires and mares of particular genetic types.

The study has also thrown up interesting results regarding the effectiveness of the different genetic types at various racing ages and the relationships of the genes studied in the publication to other similar genes involved in muscular energy release.

Dr Harrison said, “Breeding racehorses is a high risk, multi-million dollar industry. A high percentage of racehorse breeders fail to recoup their investments. Many foals produced are bred inappropriately and fetch poor prices at sales. A large proportion fail to reach the racecourse and the vast majority never win a race. With an estimated global expenditure of $ 3bn on stud fees annually and individual stallion fees running as high as $ 600k, this is an expensive and precarious business. The odds have for too long been stacked against the breeder, so use of advanced genetics techniques to modernise traditionally-based breeding programs can narrow down the quest to produce a truly brilliant horse. Racehorse breeding has effectively been fast-forwarded 200 years into the 21st century.”

“These findings form part of a larger study which has allowed Thoroughbred Genetics to develop genetic databases covering national racing in the USA and Australia, which vary in their racing requirements from Europe.”

For further information on please contact

+44 (0)1227 732472. http://www.thoroughbredgenetics.com which contains a link to Mitochondrion scientific journal where the paper can be viewed.

Media information please contact:

aeh@thoroughbredgenetics.com

Ann Miller + 44 (0)1227 732472 or

+44 (0)7973 233968 – cell.

About Thoroughbred Genetics (http://www.thoroughbredgenetics.com):

Thoroughbred Genetics Ltd is the first commercial organization in the field of equine genetics in the world. Tests have been carried out on Classic and Graded race winners from UK, Ireland, France, Australia and USA.

We have provided information on the genetic status and management of GR1 races, including the Derby, Oaks, Japan Cup, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Eclipse, International, Moyglare, Fillies’ Mile, Ribblesdale, Matriarch, Yellow Ribbon, Beverly D and Test Stakes, the Beverley Hills Handicap, American Oaks, Breeders Cup Turf and Mile and Melbourne Cup.

British company, Thoroughbred Genetics, is based at Kent Science Park near Canterbury. It provides an exclusive, invaluable service for progressive Thoroughbred breeders in both hemispheres.

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Retired Racehorses Thrive With Proper Care and Retraining Tips for Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Thoroughbred

Retired Racehorses Thrive With Proper Care and Retraining Tips for Creating a Healthy Environment for Your Thoroughbred

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 12, 2007

Racehorse rescues and retirement programs have successfully placed thousands of retired Thoroughbred racehorses into new homes. Ensuring that the new owners successfully transition and retrain their Thoroughbreds is one of the primary missions of Wood End Farms (http://www.woodendfarms.org), a 501(c) 3 charity located north of Chicago that’s devoted to the care, retraining and rehabilitation of retired racehorses. The care a Thoroughbred horse receives can play an instrumental role in the success of a horse’s transition into its new job as an eventer, a trail horse, or a dressage star.

“Racehorses in training are accustomed to an environment that is very different from that in most show and pleasure barns,” says Nicola Birch, the founder and director of Wood End. “They’re accustomed to a strict routine, are confined for most of their days, are working hard, and they’re fed a rich diet. Taking a horse straight from the track and putting him in a pasture can cause a variety of behavioral and health problems that can surprise well-intentioned new owners.”

Birch notes that Wood End has developed a variety of best practices for Thoroughbred care that that support ex-racehorses as they transition from the track and start their retraining. Key pointers Birch offers include these:

Establish a routine and follow it. Horses crave routine. At Wood End, horses rotate between spending time in turn-out and in their stalls. This provides both variety and routine, and the horses benefit from being handled several times a day.
High-quality feed is a must. Though retired racehorses will need less protein than those in training, good nutrition plays a vital role in developing strong, healthy hooves, and helping the animals’ bodies recover from the rigor of racing. Pasture and new feeds should be introduced gradually to prevent the horse’s digestive system from being upset.
Racehorses are used to activity. Barns that have open-front stalls, windows and wide aisles are comforting to busy, active Thoroughbreds. A bored or isolated horse will be stressed and can develop bad habits such as cribbing or weaving in the stall.
Understand that the training a racehorse receives is far different than for riding horses. Stark differences include the fact that crossties are not used at the racetrack, for example, and riders mount while the animal is walking. A retired racehorse will need to be schooled in the basics, and will need to unlearn some behaviors.
Give your new ex-racer a job. Thoroughbreds are eager to please and thrive when working. During the transition phase, while you’re letting your horse down from the track, groundwork can be an invaluable tool to keep your horse busy and start his learning process.

About Wood End Farms

Founded in 2004, Wood End Farms specializes in the care and training of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses. The organization’s mission is to promote Thoroughbreds’ suitability for pleasure and performance disciplines, and to support Thoroughbred owners by providing expert education and resources.    Wood End also features a horse swimming pool, 42-stall barn, three arenas, a variety of turnout configurations and a half-mile training oval. Riders seeking a break from the arena can ride miles of trails in the adjacent forest preserve. A full range of horse boarding services, lessons and lay-up programs are available. For more information about any of Wood End Farms’ programs, call 847-691-2243 or visit the Wood End Farms website at http://www.woodendfarms.org. A diary of the farm’s daily events can be found at http://woodend.wordpress.com.

Note to photo editors: High resolution photos of retired thoroughbreds, the horse swimming pool, swimming horses and other farm pictures are available. Photo opportunities at Wood End include images of horses swimming, Standardbreds in training for races, retired Thoroughbreds and a variety of aspects of horse care.

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Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue Hosts Day at the Races at Hollywood Park to Benefit Retired Racehorses

Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue Hosts Day at the Races at Hollywood Park to Benefit Retired Racehorses

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2011

Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue, a nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of former racehorses, today announced its Second Annual Day at the Races at Hollywood Park on April 30 at 12:00 P.M. for the benefit of retired racehorses.

The program will include lunch and a trip to the Winner’s Circle, along with a silent auction. Auction items include original equine art by Christine Picavet and Dagmar Galleithner, canvas prints of Christine Picavet’s “Zenyatta” oil painting and racing photography, and a handbag from the luxury accessories company Jill Milan. Tickets are $ 45 each and can be purchased at http://www.sctbrescue.org/2011dayattheraces.htm.

“This event is crucial for our fundraising efforts. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) charity that currently has 31 thoroughbreds under our care,” said Caroline Betts, an associate professor of economics at USC and founder of Southern California Rescue. “We urge everyone who has an interest in thoroughbred welfare to come to this important fundraiser.”

Betts donates her spare time to retraining and re-homing ex-racehorses who might otherwise be destined for slaughter. Betts visits horse auctions and feedlots where thoroughbreds are being sold for as little as a few hundred dollars. These horses, if not rescued, frequently are shipped to Mexico or Canada to be brutally slaughtered for meat.

“SCTR makes outstanding efforts in rescuing and retraining at-risk thoroughbreds,” said Jill Fraser, chief executive officer of Jill Milan. “We are delighted to participate in their fundraiser.”

Proceeds from the April 30 event will go toward supporting Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue’s existing horses and toward the purchase of new horses at auctions.

About Southern California Rescue

Founded by Caroline Betts, an associate professor of economics at USC, Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Comprised entirely of volunteers, SCTR funds are committed to future thoroughbred rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming costs. Adoptable horses are maintained at our “adoption center”, a private farm in Apple Valley CA. Visit SCTR on the Web at http://www.sctbrescue.org/.

About Jill Milan

Jill Milan delivers luxury fashion and lifestyle products with a commitment to cruelty-free design and manufacturing. Jill Milan products are free of leather-based materials and the company designates proceeds from sales of certain items to animal-welfare organizations. Visit Jill Milan on the Web at http://www.JillMilan.com, and follow Jill Milan on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Jill_Milan or at Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JillMilanHandbags.

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