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Janet, the reason you have to worry about inhalation with the pills is because of the fine (almost invisible) dust that will come off the pills when you remove a bunch of them from the container at...

At least you don't have to worry about inhaling it since you are using the paste. I had to use the pills last year and was told to wear disposable coveralls, a mask and gloves. Better save than sorry!

Not American either... I am a permant resident of Canada but have Austrian citizenhip.

Thanks for your answers so far. It seems that some vets believe Sarapin doesn't do much of anything and others think it does work. I was told that Sarapin is mixed with steroids as well. What about...

Well, I was referring to blocking (with Sarapin for example) but I am also interested how common nerving is.
TIA

How common is it to block feet for racing?

My former horse Lindros. He's also featured in the recently published book 'Second Chance Horses'.

http://www.amazon.ca/Second-Chance-Horses-Inspiring-Ex-Racehorses-Succeeding/dp/1581502117
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FWIW, the vet I used to work for gelded Mine That Bird when he was at Pine Valley Training Center in Ontario. Now, that's a way to introduce yourself. 'Hi, I gelded that current KY Derby winner.' :D

Treat subsequent foals as NI positive. It's not that difficult to deal with just labor intensive. Muzzle foal for 24 hrs. Bottle feed appropriate amount of colostrum and then milk replacer. Milk out...

I have encountered this problem a few times. Sometimes the foals will even get stocked up legs all around. Foals like that always remind me of an 'old man', standing there with their eyes half...

Yup, used to use the heart monitors. Not anymore. It's too difficult to find a rider who is willing to ride a racehorse for that long/that far, never mind deal with all the other stuff.
I am...

Laurieracer: I have just been quickly researching this book online and it appears that this is it!! Interval training, use of a high speed treadmill etc.
I'll have to get a copy of the book now. I...

Thanks for your input everybody!
I am familiar racehorse training terminology and techniques. Lately I have been dealing with a few 'trainers' who come from the show horses back ground and are now...

I agree completely that it is always best to treat each horse as an individual! No question about that. Could you describe the training distances and times of 3 of your horses please. However...

How far does the typical racehorses in training jog and gallop on a daily basis? I am referring to a horse that has no major physical issues. I am under the impression that 1 1/2 miles is the 'gold...

Great video!
Yes, TB's are exceptional in lots of ways. Gotta love them!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmp2Q2JoEA8