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There is a huge overseas market for horse meat for human consumption. Will Congress step up the plate to ban the slaughter of U.S. horses to meet this demand?

When Barbaro won the Kentucky Derby last year, the country was hopeful that his 8 1/2 length lead meant he just might be the horse to break the longest dry spell in Triple Crown history.

On Monday, America's collective eye shed a tear. Its heart had been broken.

The Kentucky Derby looks to be full of stories this year as in years before. Stories add to the interest of the race for many. It's the individuals that make it interesting for those who don't bet. What are some stories from this year?

Horse racing fans have varied interests from handicapping to breeding to sales to the horses themselves.

Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro survived hours of surgery to repair the leg he shattered at the Preakness in May, only to be struck by the severest degree of laminitis in his other hind leg. His chances of survival were poor at best. How has he fared?

An entire region of residents showed their true colors, when a semi filled with horses crashed and capsized Saturday night in Wadsworth, IL. Of 59 horses crammed in the double-decker livestock truck, 44 have survived.

They now number in the thousands. They're determined America's Horse won't be forgotten. They also care about the well-being of horses everywhere. The horse racing world calls them the Barbaro Nation.

He won the 2006 Kentucky Derby. He was described as a likely winner of the Triple Crown until he broke his leg. But three months after Barbaro lost his battle to laminitis, his legacy continues in the amazing efforts of his fans, who gathered to celebrate his birthday.

A brand-new horse rescue volunteer spotted him in a field, starving. She alerted a nearby rescue group, who arranged to transport the Arabian gelding. Once they publicized his rescue, the Fans of Barbaro swung into action to try to save him.

We love the underdogs who fight for survival with the deck stacked against them. Whether famous race horse, or young country farn horse, we root for those horses who's hearts are larger than life.

In 2008, for the first time in Kentucky Derby history, spectators and participants have an opportunity to recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles for charity. The Race to Recycle program includes major corporate sponsors and the city of Louisville.

The Kentucky Derby finish on Saturday, May 3, 2008, was bittersweet for horse racing enthusiasts. Eight Belles, the only filly in this year's Kentucky Derby, finished a clear second and collapsed immediately after the horse race.

Knowing a few basics and a few extras about the Triple Crown can make horseracing's crowning glory fun and exciting for even marginal horse racing fans.

A permanent ban on horse slaughter has advanced in Congress.

A federal court has agreed to shut down horse slaughter plants in Texas and closed the last two recently.

Thousands of horses are sent to slaughter for human consumption in foreign countries each year. Even more surprising is the fact that most of these horses are healthy, sound, young horses. Get the facts on this horrible process.

Having recently become a member of www.winticket.com, and with the biggest horse race of the year right around the corner, it's time to look at the world leader in horse racing websites for online gambling.

The newest invention in the world of horse racing, Polytrack, may not be as good as once thought. Some problems have developed in recent studies, which could be major issues at Arlington Racecourse and Turfway Park, who are both just installing the surface now.

Two music legends; two very different opinions

According to the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS), this week will be a make-or-break time in Congress for horses.

What does the future hold in the "Run for the Roses" after Eight Bells untimely demise in the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby? Will the activists realize their agenda or will the race go on?

Slaughter is a topic that divides even horse people. There is no easy solution to this issue, but everyone can do their part by at least not contributing to the problem.

If you can't wait for the First Saturday in May, well, join the crowd. Robert Watson breaks down the competitors and analyzes who's up to snuff in the race for this year's Kentucky Derby!

She was only the second filly in history to win the Kentucky Derby. Although her two offspring never raced, she still has thousands of fans worldwide. And she rules the roost at Newstead Farm in Virginia.

The 1989 Kentucky Derby winner was a stubborn, determined horse who lived a long life and had an amazing impact on the Japanese thoroughbred.

Seattle Slew is still the only undefeated Triple Crown champion. His name is known even to many who don't follow horse racing and one of the most beloved horses in racing.

An introduction to the exciting work of horse racing memorabilia collecting. Some of the most popular collectibles are covered as well as some of the most valuable.

Del Mar's summer racing meet, one of the most anticipated of the year, is the first meet in Southern California to be run over the now popular Polytrack racing surface.

Two weeks of Derby Festivities culmanate on the first Saturday in May.

This article will explain what equine herpesvirus-1 is, how it is spread, and how to keep your horse safe.

Help stop the slaughter of horses

One very important health measure you must take to maintain your horses' health is annual vaccinations. Maintaining the health of your horse is a basic responsibility of horse ownership.

Derby and Preakness winner Charismatic was all heart during his racing career, and he produced several winners here in the US before being sent to his stallion career in Japan. Hopefully, he will produce foals who will give him a legacy worthy of his remarkable racing days.

The Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) will hold a national rally for horses on Sept. 5th from 10 to 11 a.m. in Washington, D.C.

Illinois is the last state to allow horses being slaughtered for human consumption. The Illinois governor has signed into law a bill that bans horses being slaughtered for human food.

So often we hear names and it's lost why they were legends. Northern Dancer is known to anyone who has had much to do with Thoroughbreds. His story is here.

More than one month ago the U.S. House of Representatives voted to ban horse slaughter.

New horse owners should be aware of possible injuries and illnesses that can effect even the most well-cared-for equine. Horses are fragile animals, and ignorance to treatment options can be deadly.

There are multiple ways to go about adopting a needy horse and people from all walks of life consider it. Do you have the right situation and the right skills to adopt a rescue horse?

When owning horses, you can never be too careful. Here is a list of must-haves for an equine emergency kit.

Thoroughbred racehorse George Washington was euthanized after fracturing his leg during the Preakness. Will he become another Barbaro?

Preview of horse slaughter bill call-in day

Photographing horses can be a daunting proposition. Yet equines make gorgeous photographic subjects - in the pasture, the practice arena, or the show ring. This article offers 10 tips to ensure success.

There are so many breeds of horses that it is impossible to list them all. However, I have categorized and described many of the top breeds in North America.

A lot of politicians get upset about the thought of horses being used for food. But no one in Congress seems particularly upset about the slaughter of cows and pigs. And I don't remember hearing about any bills that outlaw the slaughter of rabbits.

Since he was catastrophically injured on May 20, 2006 during the Preakness, champion thoroughbred Barbaro has captured the hearts of tens of thousands of well wishers across the globe. Why are we so fascinated with the plight of this horse?

On Sept. 7th the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act (H.R. 503) by a vote of 263-146.

If you are thinking about pursuing the world of horses, then you should know what options you have as far as competitive sports. Even your early training can be geared toward a specific event.

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