Cloning horses creates mixed emotions for Thoroughbred industry and advocates

Written by BRITTANY PELLETZ Cross-posted from WKYT CBS News Lexington People are paying top dollar for foals, who are not bred on the farm but instead inside of a lab. Cloning has created some controversy, but supporters say there is nothing wrong with it. Despite technological advancements, many in the thoroughbred industry are more concerned…

Cloned horses good enough for Olympics but not Thoroughbred racing

Teresa Genaro writing for Forbes Magazine states: Last month, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport, announced a change in its position on cloned equine athletes. Thoroughbred racing is unlikely to soon follow suit. The Jockey Club, which is the breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States, Canada,…