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Pepper Oaks Farm to Close in July

Pepper Oaks Farm in Santa Ynez, Calif., will close its doors effective July 1, owner Patricia Youngman said in a June 26 release. Thursday, June 26, 2008

Websters Buy Martin Training Center

Longtime Ocala, Fla.-based trainers Caroline and Rob Webster recently closed on the purchase of 55 acres of Eddie Martin's Martin Stables South that includes a 5/8-mile dirt track and half-mile turf course. Thursday, May 08, 2008

Horse Farms Told to Track Caterpillar Activity

Though there aren't indications of widespread high populations of the Eastern tent caterpillar, University of Kentucky officials said its an optimal time for horse farms to assess caterpillar activity and implement control strategies while the larvae are small and most susceptible. Friday, April 06, 2007

Jess Jackson Buys Part of Adena Springs Kentucky

After word had circulated through the industry for more than a month, it was officially announced today Jess Jackson has purchased Frank Stronach's Adena Springs near Versailles, Ky. Monday, July 18, 2005

The 'Castle,' Gallardia, Dixiana Farms Among Recent Sales

The real estate market has been busy in Central Kentucky, starting in November when the successful Keeneland sales brought lookers to the area. Some of the farms which changed hands already have ties to the Thoroughbred industry, while a Versailles landmark could soon be linked to horses. Thursday, February 05, 2004

Trainer/Breeder Ersoff Sells Triple 'E' Farm

South Florida-based trainer Stanley Ersoff has sold his Triple "E" Farm near Ocala, primarily because of time constraints. Tuesday, October 08, 2002

Central Kentucky Rains Raise Creeks

Levels have risen in Central Kentucky waterways after a week of rain, but beyond soggy paddocks, no farms have been aversely affected by the water. Thursday, March 21, 2002

Survey Shows Demographic Profile of Central Kentucky Horse Farmers

Fact or fiction: The typical Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm owner has a palatial spread, hundreds of horses, and money to burn? According to the results of a demographic survey commissioned by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, it's fiction. The general population, though, may believe it to be true. Monday, November 19, 2001

More European Livestock to be Killed

Hundreds of thousands more sheep, pigs and cattle are to be slaughtered in renewed efforts to prevent the further spread of foot-and-mouth disease in Britain. Friday, March 16, 2001