Members of the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) provided updates on current and future projects at Wednesday’s (March 2nd) meeting of the Virginia Racing Commission, which took place in the Patrick Henry Building in downtown Richmond. In regards to live racing initiatives, VEA Executive Director Jeb Hannum informed commissioners that a lease to conduct thoroughbred racing beginning in … Continue reading Recap from March 2nd Commission Meeting
(Courtesy of The Racing Biz) Effective immediately, the Maryland Jockey Club has banned horses shipping from Florida from entering the grounds at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course. The ban will continue “until further notice,” the track’s notification said. According to the Equine Disease Communication Center, on February 29 “a confirmed EHV 1 (equine herpesvirus) neurotrophic … Continue reading MJC Bans Shippers From Florida
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Announcement: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, Contact: Elaine Lidholm, 804.786.7686, www.vdacs.virginia.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2016 VIRGINIA HORSE TESTS POSITIVE FOR EQUINE HERPESVIRUS-1 IN FLORIDA On the evening of February 29, the State Veterinarian’s Office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) was notified by … Continue reading Virginia Horse Tests Positive For Equine Herpesvirus-1 in Florida
(March 2, 2016) —- The Virginia Racing Commission announced today that Bernie Hettel has advised he will be stepping down from his post as the Commission’s Executive Secretary. An effective resignation date has not yet been announced but is expected to occur before the end of March. Mr. Hettel stated, “I have very much enjoyed … Continue reading Bernie Hettel Resigns Post at VRC
COX, Nellie Mae (Stonnell), 75, of Goochland, Virginia, died peacefully on February 24, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Born January 2, 1941, in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Anderson and Nellie Sheldon Stonnell. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Wray Cox; and sister, Carolyn Stonnell Baber. She is … Continue reading Virginia Breeder, Nellie Mae Cox Passes
Carolyn Rogers, a longtime owner, breeder, buyer, seller, and patron of the Thoroughbred industry, died Feb. 14 in Leesburg, Va., at the age of 88. Just a day before, Rogers had cheered on her homebred Lovable Lady to a commanding four-length victory at Laurel Park in the fourth race. Carolyn Rogers, shown here courtesy of … Continue reading Longtime VTA Patron, Carolyn Rogers Passes
