1st August 2013
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News and insights on Thoroughbred horse racing Stud Farms.
Plenty has been written of the unrest in the farming community in the Western Cape. However one needs to be ask if this is a fair picture overall
From humble beginnings in the 1980’s, the late Tony Taberer’s dream has grown to fruition with the Avontuur farm having made giant strides in the past five years.
South Africa finds itself in a state of nervous optimism as new veterinary regulations are being considered by the OIE, and a new diagnostic test for AHS which gives a “yes or no” answer in a couple of hours, is in the final stages of development
Background information on horse exports from South Africa
Thabani Nzimande wins the scholarship at the Al Maktoum School of Excellence and heads for the National Stud
Our thanks to Milnerton Veterinary Clinic and especially Drs Alistair Cameron and David Timpson for their swift action in saving the life of our hero Dynasty and for their constant and professional care in making sure that he has done as well as he has done thus far.
The National Stud in Newmarket and South Africa’s Summerhill Stud’s School of Excellence, join forces to offer a South African graduate participation in flagship Diploma programme.
The delegation explored opportunities between the two countries and it is hoped that genuine progress can be achieved by the start of next winter, when the bulk of the horses destined for the UAE are purchased for export.
When it was decided to investigate whether Jet Master had suffered spinal cord compression and perform a cervical arthrodesis in South Africa for the very first time, it seemed fate that Dr Barrie Grant was enlisted to help
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Patience rewarded for the blue and white powerhouse while Team Valor’s Quid Pro Quo is on her way to Jerome Reynier in France
In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
