Links
Veterinary Sources or Equine Health Information
- AAEP
American Association of Equine Practitioners
- Animal Poison Control Center
Located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPPC) is a non-profit service of the University of Illinois. It is the first animal-oriented poison center in the United States.
- Grayson-Jockey Club
A research foundation that issues $500,000 in grants each year. Results of these research projects are accessible to all horsemen.
Thoroughbred Rescue and Adoption Organizations
- California Equine Retirement Foundation
Saves and rehabilitates former Racehorses and makes them available for adoption. California based.
- Exeller Fund
A fund raising group for retired racehorses
- ReRun
Saves and rehabilitates former Racehorses and makes them available for adoption. Kentucky based.
- Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Ensure industry-wide funding for accredited organizations that care for Thoroughbreds at the conclusion of their careers.
- Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
One of the oldest equine retirement foundations. Founded in 1982.
- Tranquility Farm
Saves and rehabilitates former Racehorses and makes them available for adoption. California based.
Publications
- Exclusively Equine
Publishing house of The Bloodhorse they carry books, videos and more.
- The Blood Horse
Weekly publication for Thoroughbred Industry news and other related articles.
- The Horse Magazine
A publication dedicated to Equine Health.
- The Russell Meerdink Company
Excellent source for equine books, videos and other publications
Thoroughbred Auction Companies
- Arqana
French sales company conduct major sales in France including the Deauville yearling sale.
European - Barretts
Located in Pomona, California. They hold sales year round.
California - Fasig-Tipton
They conduct one sale in Florida, a 2-year-old sale in February or March at the Palm Meadows training center.
Florida - Goffs Ire
Leading Irish sales company.
European - Italian National Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Breeders Association which conducts sales.
European - Keeneland
Largest sales company in the world.
Kentucky - Magic Millions
Australian sales company
Australia & New Zealand - New Zealand Bloodstock Ltd.
Leading New Zealand sales company
Australia & New Zealand - Ocala Breeders Sales Company
Located in Ocala Florida, they conduct sales year round.
Florida - Tattersalls Ire
Irish sales company.
European - Tattersalls UK
Leading UK sales company.
European - William Inglis and Sons
Australian sales company
Australia & New Zealand
Organizations
- California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
(CTBA) California based Thoroughbred Race Horse Owners Organization covering breeding issues.
- CalRacing.com
Everything you want to know about California Racing all in one place!
- Horsemens Benevolent and Protection Association
(HBPA)
- National Thoroughbred Racing Association
(NTRA) National marketing organization
- The Jockey Club
Official breed registry for US thoroughbreds
- The Performance Horse Registry
Half Thoroughbreds
- Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
(TOBA) Nationally based Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Organization
- Thoroughbred Owners of California
(TOC) California based Thoroughbred Race Horse Owners Organization covering racing issues.
Pedigree Theories and Forum Discussions plus more
- Chef-de-Race
Steve Roman Dosage site
- Pedigree histories
Pedigrees and photos of historical horses
Pedigree and Racing Information
- Bloodstock Research
Purchase pedigrees, racing and other reports. Free stallion register updated weekly
- Equibase
Racing information, entries, results, scratches
- Equine Line
Purchase pedigrees, racing and other reports
- Pedigree Query
Fabulous somewhat free resource that is edited by users and includes photos links within the pedigrees and more.
- RaceReplays
Video replays of recent races from many leading tracks
Other Resources
- Horse Motels International
A directory of overnight stabling for the traveling horseman.
- International Museum of the Horse & KY Horse Park
Located in Lexington, KY it is not to be missed. One of a kind facility.