Absorbine Cheers 100 Years of Olympic Equestrian Events
Posted by Lissa Mele onThe 2012 London Olympic Games marks the 100th year of Olympic Equestrian Events in the modern Olympics. We’re celebrating a big anniversary ourselves here at Absorbine® – 2012 marks the 120th year of our flagship Absorbine® Veterinary Liniment. In honor of both milestones, we’d like to take a look at how far the Olympic equestrian events have come in 100 years.
All Eyes on the Belmont Stakes
Posted by Animal Care Team onWill I’ll Have Another win another? Only time will tell—but what is certain is that the equine world will not see a Triple Crown winner this year. As of today, I’ll Have Another was scratched as a Belmont Stakes contender, due to tendinitis in his left front tendon. With his elimination, the 144th running of the Belmont Stakes will be any horse’s game, with Dullahan the new favorite.
Hooflex ® Healthy Hooves Contest
Posted by Animal Care Team onHooflex® Healthy Hooves – now say THAT five times fast! When I tried, it didn’t work out so well. But tricky tongue twisters are not why I write you, my fair readers. It’s contest time! What sort of contest you ask? It’s a sort of “give and take” arrangement.
Five Fun Preakness Facts
Posted by Animal Care Team onThis weekend is the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. While I’ll Have Another was not favored in the Kentucky Derby – in fact, he is the only horse to ever win the Derby from the 19th post position – no doubt he’ll be among the favorites with bettors this Saturday.