Safety & Healthcare

Wearable Sensor May Help Predict Catastrophic Racehorse Injury

Catastrophic musculoskeletal injury (CMI) remains one of the most serious welfare challenges in Thoroughbred racing. A new study led by researchers at Washington State University (WSU) suggests that wearable sensor technology, combined with advanced data analysis, could help identify horses at highest risk before an injury occurs.


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Farrier Tip

Potential Dangers of Hot Shoeing

Recognizing and addressing these hazards is essential for safeguarding the health of farriers. Equismoke Awareness aims to fill the knowledge gap by disseminating research, advocating for new studies and encouraging farriers to adopt evidence‑based safety practices.


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News & Notes

HISA Announces Review of Veterinarians' List & New Equine Recovery Foundation

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority recently announced a comprehensive review of the Veterinarians' and Stewards' Lists categories in 2026, as well as its new Equine Recovery Foundation, which aims to support Thoroughbred racehorses through career-ending injuries.


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Foot Notes

Understand Your Health Risks When Hot Fitting Horseshoes

A recent controversial topic in the farrier world has been about the safety of hot-fitting shoes. It has been suggested that the fumes generated from burning on a shoe may be detrimental to long-term lung health in humans and animals. To understand this issue, it’s important first to examine the range of education within the industry.
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