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R.A.C.E. Fund To Auction Hoff Racing Memorabilia Collection, Starting Wednesday

The R.A.C.E. Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2004 and TAA accredited, will begin auctioning the first phase of the private racing memorabilia of Christopher Hoff on eBay from October 25-28.

“As a thoroughbred racing photographer, I had the opportunity to witness the performance of such equine athletes as Alysheba, Sunday Silence, Personal Ensign, Private Terms and many others,” said Hoff. “However, I also saw the fate of the 'discarded' horses who were deemed unprofitable for their owners. These beautiful horses are too often forgotten and I am thrilled that my collection of racing memorabilia can help provide a well-deserved pleasant retirement or help with the rescue of these wonderful animals.”

“We cannot thank Mr. Hoff enough for donating such a vast collection of racing memorabilia to our organization to help the horses,” stated Marlene Murray, president of R.A.C.E. Fund. “Due to the volume we will be auctioning the items in phases. The first phase will be a three-day auction on eBay from Oct. 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET and ending on Oct. at 8:00 p.m.”

Featured items include: Breeders Cup official programs from 1984 to 1992 in mint condition. Breeders' Cup Daily Racing Forms and other publications are also available, as are signed photographs by trainers Carl Nafzger, Jack Van Berg, Sonny Hine, D. Wayne Lukas and jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. Also, Share The Glory and Fly So Free saddle cloths, and a 1987 framed Washington, D.C., International program signed by jockeys, plus many more items.

Subsequent phases and auction dates are yet to be determined but visit www.racefund.org for future updates. Some of the other memorabilia to be offered in the future: an Easy Goer saddle cloth wore in the Gotham Stakes; Lil E Tee horseshoe that he wore in winning the Kentucky Derby; Private Terms' horseshoes and program from the Kentucky Derby; Time Magazine featuring secretary on the cover; 1973 Kentucky Derby program (Secretariat); Affirmed and Alydar 1978 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes programs and many more programs from the Triple Crown races, Travers, Whitney and multiple books, etc.

All proceeds raised will be used to help thoroughbred racehorses in need of retirement and rescue from slaughter.

More information about the R.A.C.E. Fund can be obtained at www.racefund.org. Any questions about the auction or items can be sent to info@racefund.org or go to the R.A.C.E. Fund Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/race.fund/ to preview the auction items album soon. Auction items will be live Oct. 25, 2023, starting at 8 p.m. ET at eBay under seller name racefund.

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Kentucky Horse Council: Who Will Care For Your Horse When You Can’t?

Good horse owners do their best to ensure their horses are cared for to the best of their ability, often having a team of farriers, veterinarians, barn owners and trusted friends to guide them through the journey of equine ownership. But what happens when an owner is no longer able to advocate on behalf of their horse?

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) will welcome Joshua Beam, partner at Dinsmore & Shohl law firm, for a candid conversation about how horse owners can prepare for their equines, dogs and cats to be taken care of should the need arise.

Wednesday, November 15

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Networking

6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dinner

7:00 – 8:00 PM: Presentation and Q&A Session

Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center

4089 Iron Works Pike

Lexington, KY 40509

Click Here to Register!

“Planning for your pet's care when you're not there is something that can be hard to think about, but it's imperative to ensuring your horse–and other pets–don't end up in a potentially perilous welfare situation,” says Sarah Coleman, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Council. “The Kentucky Horse Council fields calls multiple times a year from relatives who have inherited animals – often with no experience in their upkeep and no idea what to do with them. This unintentional lack of planning adds angst to an already-stressful time.”

Though the situation can be tricky to navigate, having uncomfortable conversations while not under the pressure of a life-altering event gives horse owners the opportunity to consider multiple possibilities completely. This hour-long presentation will guide owners though multiple options of care for horses and other animals should he or she be unable to make decisions on their behalf. Beam will also offer words of advice on how to broach the potentially difficult subject matter with friends and family, how to choose a caretaker and what to consider when unlimited funds for horse care are not an option.

All equine enthusiasts are welcomed and audience questions are encouraged. Questions? Email info@kentuckyhorse.org

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Canada Tries To End Live Export Of Slaughter-Bound Horses

In Canada, horses can be raised in feedlots similarly to how food animals like cattle and hogs are raised in the United States. These horses, often Clydesdales and Percherons, are often shipped overseas to Japan, where raw horse meat is considered a delicacy.

Horse welfare advocates in Canada are calling for an end to export of live horses for slaughter, stating that the trip the horses must endure is inhumane in its length (between 20 and 22 hours, though legally the horses can remain in transit for up to 28 hours without food, water, or rest) and space availability; multiple horses are often placed in one crate for the entirety of the trip aboard an airplane.

Canada is one of the leading exporters of horse meat: thousands of horses are raised each year for the sole purpose of being sent overseas to be eaten. Exportation of these horses is a multimillion-dollar industry; more than 85 percent of Canada's horse meat is exported to Belgium, France, Japan, Kazakhstan and Switzerland. In 2022, around 2,600 Canadian horses were exported to Japan for slaughter, fetching $19 million.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attempting to end the exportation of live horses for slaughter; domestic slaughter would not be affected.

A bill backed by a private member requesting the implementation of such a ban was tabled by Liberal MP Tim Louis in September.

The bill calls for an end to the exportation of horses for slaughter, with fines of up to $250,000 or a two-year jail sentence for people found guilty of exporting live horses for slaughter.

NSAIDs And Colic: What’s The Real Risk?

Horses that receive an extended course or high doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) seem to be at greater risk of developing right dorsal colitis, an Australian study shows.

NSAIDs are one of the most prescribed pain-relief and anti-inflammatory medications in veterinary medicine. Of these, phenylbutazone is the predominant NSAID associated with right dorsal colitis, though it's unclear whether this is related to increased usage compared with other NSAIDs, a lower safety profile, or unknown pharmacodynamics.

Dr. Jordan Flood, with the University of Queensland, and team members looked retrospectively at 35 cases of right dorsal colitis that presented at seven Australian clinics. The team found NSAID overdose in 21 of the 25 cases where the NSAID dose was known (84 percent of the cases). Of the horses that had NSAID overdoses, 76 percent had received at least 2.2 mg/kg phenylbutazone for a minimum of eight consecutive days.

The right dorsal colon wall was thickened in 77 percent of cases and 43 percent of the horses died. Three of the 35 horses had been treated with “stacked” NSAIDs, meaning that more than one NSAID had been given at a time. Stacking NSAIDs predisposes the horse to right dorsal colitis.

Each of the horses presented to the clinic with an elevated heart rate, diarrhea and colic, all hallmark signs of right dorsal colitis. Flood recommended that horses given NSAIDs be monitored for these symptoms and be taken off the drugs if any appear. Horses with the condition typically have low levels of albumin and calcium in the blood, and elevated levels of lactate. Monitoring of serum albumin concentration is also recommended.

While horses receiving elevated doses of NSAIDs over a long period of time are most likely to develop right dorsal colitis, horses receiving recommended doses of NSAIDs also experienced this issue. The scientists found that horses that had an increased heart rate, packed cell volume, and abnormal appearance of mucous membranes were less likely to survive, even if they received the correct dose and length of NSAID treatment.

The research team concluded that phenylbutazone may not be safe for prolonged use and that other drugs should be considered if longer-term anti-inflammatories or pain relief is needed. The team also suggested that owner education regarding appropriate NSAID use be improved.

Identifying the symptoms of right dorsal colitis could assist veterinarians in identifying the condition, which could lead to more positive outcomes from the disease.