Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital

Dr. Alan Ruggles--a partner at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who specializes in orthopedic surgery and lameness--made a presentation on condylar fractures, a common injury in racehorses, during the final installment of the 2024 OwnerView webinar series which was held Dec. 10, the resource said in a press release on Friday morning. With a PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Ruggles covered how the injury occurs and its treatment through surgery. He also discussed bone bruising and the advantages of different diagnostic tools. The presentation was followed by a video showing the specialist...

Multiple graded stakes-winner Ide (Forty Niner--Maytide, by Naskra), a 31-year-old pensioner at Old Friends retirement facility in Georgetown, was euthanized at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital Friday due to colic. The chestnut stallion had been at Old Friends since Aug. 29, 2016 thanks to the Ide Group, which consists of three cousins, Allen Peltier, Bryan Harang, and Harvey "Drew" Peltier. In addition, Peter Willmott retained a share in the horse. "Although we are sad that Ide has left us, we are also filled with gratitude that Harvey Peltier and the...

Baltimore, MD--Just Steel (Justify), who finished fifth behind stablemate Seize the Grey (Arrogate) in Saturday's GI Preakness S., exited the race with a condylar fracture of the right front leg, and will require further evaluation before a full diagnosis can be given, according to D. Wayne Lukas Sunday morning. "That will fall to Dr. Larry Bramlage down in Lexington," said Lukas when asked of the colt's status. "He has seen it already, and at first blush, his reaction is that it will be ok. Obviously, it's nothing life threatening. But...

The Horse Racing Women's Summit will host a panel discussion at Keeneland Apr. 18. The day will kick off with a welcome address from Gabby Gaudet, a reporter/analyst for FanDuel TV and Keeneland, who will also moderate the keynote conversation hosted by Shannon Arvin, the President and CEO of Keeneland, alongside Julie Cauthen, a bloodstock agent and member of the Keeneland Inspection Team. "Keeneland is honored to host the Horse Racing Women's Summit, which promises to be a great day of discussion, reflection, valuable connections and fun. We look forward...