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‘That Gave Me Goosebumps’: Racing Industry Reacts To Flightline’s Malibu Performance

In just the third start of his career, Flightline lit up the racing world with a monster performance in the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita Park, completing seven furlongs in 1:21.37. The 3-year-old son of Tapit is undefeated through three starts by a combined 37 ½ lengths, and his big run on Sunday earned the year's best Beyer Speed Figure of 118.

Trainer John Sadler has not committed to a next start for Flightline, though he mentioned the Saudi Cup and the Met Mile as possible targets in 2022.

“The bigger picture point I was trying to make is that he could run in any race, but we haven't honed in on anything, obviously,” Sadler told the Santa Anita publicity department. “The horse is on a different level. All has to go right, but we might be looking at a historic-type horse before it's all over.”

Owned by his breeder, Summer Wind Equine, as well as Hronis Racing, Siena Farm, Woodford Racing, and West Point Thoroughbreds, Flightline commanded a million-dollar price tag at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select yearling sale.

The horse racing industry was quick to react to Flightline's big win on Twitter, lauding his natural talent and even comparing the colt to some of history's greatest runners. Here's a selection of top Tweets:

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Saddle Time After Shots: What Workload Is Acceptable?

Though horses tend to receive many more vaccinations than an average, healthy human, that doesn't mean their bodies are more adapted to dealing with them. Equus magazine recently took a look at the best recommendations for keeping horse comfortable after receiving a round of vaccinations.

Like human vaccines, many equine vaccinations are delivered intramuscularly. Though most horses will have a minimal reaction other than localized inflammation and soreness at the injection site, some horses may be stiff and unwilling to bend their neck.

While it's not recommended that the horse be worked intensely the day after he receives his shots, he can be ridden lightly the day of the vaccinations or the next day. This should make the sore muscles feel less stiff. After the first 48 hours, the horse can be returned to his normal exercise routine and intensity.

A horse should not be worked at all if he has significant swelling or stiffness, or if he has a fever. When in doubt, talk with the horse's treating veterinarian about what work, if any, they prefer the horse do.

Read more at EQUUS.

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How Horses Handle Vaccines: Side Effects Rare, But Know What To Look For

As more humans begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, discussion of vaccine side effects seems to be everywhere. Vaccinations are a key component of proper horse care, but luckily for horses, adverse reactions to a vaccine are fairly rare. When they do happen in horses, adverse reactions are often in response to the antigens, which are foreign proteins, and adjuvants, which are added to vaccines to enhance the immune response.  

A horse experiencing an adverse reaction to a vaccine may seem “off.” He may stand with his head down and seem to have no energy. He may have a decreased appetite or have a fever. Additionally, he may seem body sore or there may be increased sensitivity at the actual injection site—or even swelling—that may cause him to hold his head and neck oddly. 

Most vaccination reactions ease in 48 to 96 hours. A dose or two of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories can be given (with veterinary permission) to help him through the pain, but doing nothing is also an option. If the horse's neck is sore, it may be harder for him to graze or eat if he's fed on the ground. A hanging hay net and elevated water source may help him until his discomfort eases. 

In rare instances, a horse can have an anaphylactic reaction to a vaccine. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate veterinary intervention. 

To preempt a vaccination issue, it's helpful to keep track of what vaccines, including brand, the horse is given each year. If the horse has had reactions in the past, he can be given a dose of an NSAID just before or at the time of vaccination to prevent or reduce the adverse response. 

Read more at Stable Management. 

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Wild Parsnip Can Cause Painful Reaction In Horses, But Not For Common Reason

Researchers have recently discovered that wild parsnip can cause trouble for horses—even if they don't ingest it. Drs. Bryan Stegelmeier, Steven Colegate, Edward Knoppel, Kerry Rood and Mark Collett have found that the invasive weed, which is a member of the carrot family that can be found throughout the United States, can cause phototoxic reactions in horses, even if they don't eat it.

Photosensitive skin reactions often occur after a horse eats a plant with photodynamic compounds. These compounds can then found in the horse's skin and blood; when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike a horse's pink skin, painful burns and blisters can occur.

The research team discovered that horses don't need to eat wild parsnip to have phototoxic reactions—they simply have to come in contact with the plant's sap. The sap contains furanocoumarins, which have been known to cause intense skin reactions in humans who come in contact with it on sunny days. The areas of the skin exposed to the sap may be sensitive to sunlight for up to two years after the original contact.

Read more at EQUUS magazine.

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