B. Wayne Hughes’ Ketchikan, runner-up to Circular Quay in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II), was officially taken off the Triple Crown trail on Tuesday when the colt was found to be suffering from a bone bruise that will take him out of training for
Photographers from all over the United States and Canada will display some of their best horse photos at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig, Colo., April 28-May 6, for the second annual Print Show and Competition sponsored by the Equine
The World Games 2010 Foundation today (April 13) announced it has reached an agreement with Red Sky Publishing for Doug Prather to be the official photographer for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
The Foundation stated in a
American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) will offer live streaming video of the TSE/Tattersalls Spring Saddlebred sale Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, via its Web site www.saddlebred.com. ASHA
Mary Aiken Littauer was arguably the world’s leading authority on horses of ancient times. After her death at the age of 93 in 2005, Littauer’s family selected the International Museum of the Horse–a Smithsonian Affiliate–at the Kentucky Horse
The Veterinary Committee and the Welfare Sub Committee of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) had a meeting March 19 to discuss transport issues concerning the 2008 Olympic Games. The meeting was attended by Martin Atock, appointed
Equilite Inc., makers of Sore No More liniment, will debut their new Visiting Vet and Professionals Program at Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio later this month. The first Visiting Vet is William Ormston, DVM, who will discuss
A celebration of Barbaro’s life will take place at Delaware Park on April 29, 2007 from 6-9:00 p.m. This event is open to anyone who would like to honor Barbaro on his fourth birthday at the track where his racing career started.
The
The horses impounded by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in February from a property in Pike County have been relocated from their emergency impound facility. All remain under quarantine.
“Although some of the animals are not fully
With spring here and temperatures on the rise throughout the country, growing mosquito populations increase the risk for mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile virus and equine encephalomyelitis (sleeping sickness). To protect their horses
The Box System, is designed to provide a safer, cleaner, healthier and more dust free environment for stabled horses and those dedicated to their care. The system has an inbuilt anti-cast design and the inherent strength and flexibility
The HorseFlyNet is a barrier to flies that is cost effective and environmentally safe. Insects and related pests have a significant financial impact on the horse industry. Flies can damage horses directly and indirectly.
This boot can be used as a preventative measure after strenuous exercise or competition to prevent heat or swelling. It can also be used therapeutically after an injury to help to bring down swelling, and will fit on either a front or a hind leg.
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States will be hosting a horse and burro adoption event this month in Indiana. More than 60 horses and a few burros will be available.
Animals will be available for
Anyone caught using blood-doping agents such as erythropoietin will be fined $5,000 and suspended for 10 years under new regulations adopted March 27 by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission.
The rules will take effect April 10 in
The Unwanted Horse Coalition, a group of horse-industry organizations, has launched its Web site and has released an awareness brochure.
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