Will the Teflon effect keep Bob bobbing along?

Bob Baffert, U.S. Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.

by JANE ALLIN The Triple Crown races are upon us again, albeit postponed, and Baffert is back in the news. Two of his horses, one a top contender for the Belmont Stakes, tested positive for Lidocaine. Not one but two — Charlatan and stable mate Gamine — both of whom won on the race card… Continue reading Will the Teflon effect keep Bob bobbing along?

How vegan are you if you’re vegan at all?

Brown horse with big white blaze trotting in green field.

Hey there Tuesday's Horse-ers. This is not a recipe post. It's a philosophical post. If you are vegan, has anybody ever asked you, “how vegan are you?” I usually say I am 99% vegan. 100% sounds too much like perfection to me. Can anybody do that? Some I guess. Still, isn't there a chance no matter… Continue reading How vegan are you if you’re vegan at all?