Hoof Beats January 2023

Features

Equine Pregnancy
The basics of embryonic development
by Hope Ellis-Ashburn

Foaling in the Modern Age
Veteran breeders share their experiences
by Kimberly A. Rinker

Postpartum Care 101
A guide to caring for mare and foal during and after birth
by Hope Ellis-Ashburn

Taking the ‘Brrr’ out of Winter
How horsepeople cope with frigid weather
by Evan Pattak

Profile: Just For Trix
A Dream Year
Just For Trix gives Teri Jenkins a 2022 to remember
by Gordon Waterstone

Profile: Brian Barnes
‘You’ll Always Find Good’
Barnes family emerges stronger than ever after COVID-19
by Kimberly A. Rinker

Life After Racing
Road to Recovery
Reasonable Force rehabbing for second career
by Megan Rider

Feed Time
Feeding the Growing Horse
Studies show even, moderate growth key to avoiding developmental-caused conditions
by Laurie Lawrence, Ph.D

Shoeing News
Bare My Soles
Racing a horse without shoes requires thoughtful planning
by Steve Stanley

Spotlight: Tratter Co.
Exponential Exposure
Social media influencers promote the sport to new eyes
by James Witherite

Watching the Wheels
by Mike Tanner
After the Finish Line
USTA doubling down on Standardbred aftercare

Under Wraps
by Tim Bojarski
Snow Job
Record accumulations stifle Western New York horsemen

Food for Thought
by Tom LaMarra
Building for 2023
Pennsylvania tracks hope changes boost audience, handle, purses

Starting Gate

Starting Lines

In Memoriam

Horsemen’s Shop

Advertisers’ Index

Photo Finish