Erin Ryder

Erin Ryder is a former news editor of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care.

Articles by: Erin Ryder

Hendra Virus Reported at Australian Equine Clinic

Three horses have tested positive for the deadly Hendra virus at a veterinary practice on the outskirts of the city of Brisbane in the Australian state of Queensland. This virus can affect both horses and humans.

“We are taking the situatio

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Special Report: Catastrophic Injuries

Following the euthanasia of the filly Eight Belles, who suffered catastrophic injuries to both front legs a quarter-mile after finishing second in the Kentucky Derby, members of every sector of the Thoroughbred industry have banded together to

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Readers Respond: Challenging Feet

More than 1,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you think Big Brown’s hoof issues might be a factor in his bid for the Triple Crown?”


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Theodore O’Connor Euthanized

Theodore O’Connor, the 13-year-old eventing “super pony” was euthanized today as a result of an injury sustained in an accident at Karen and David O’Connor’s barn in The Plains, Va., according to a statement released by the U.S. Equestrian

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First Foal Sired by Cloned Stallion Born

The first foal sired by a cloned stallion is now nearly a month old. The filly, named Pierazade du Vialaret, is the first get of stallion Pieraz-Cryozootech-Stallion, a clone of two-time World Champion endurance horse Pieraz.

The original

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Atypical Causes of Stallion Infertility

It pays to think outside the box when considering possible causes of stallion infertility. The stallion’s reproductive conformation, quality of sperm, and history can all impact his performance in the breeding shed.

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Aortic Rupture Cited in O’Connor Event Horse Death

According to a statement released on the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) Web site, preliminary necropsy findings on the horse Tigger Too, a 17-year-old gelding, show that he passed away from an acute abdominal aortic rupture. Final necropsy result

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Neck Problems in Sport Horses

Some of the more typical clinical signs horses with a neck problem might present include stiffness, muscle atrophy, patchy sweating, shortened forelimb stride, forelimb lameness, and abnormal head carriage.

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Additional Information on Feed Recall Released

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC recently announced a recall of certain horse feed products manufactured at three East Coast facilities. The products might contain an ingredient with an unacceptably high level of aflatoxin. For more on this see

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Diagnostics for the Chronically Infertile Mare

The diagnosis and treatment of chronically infertile mares is a complex process. Practitioners should utilize the available diagnostics, including cultures and cytology, along with endoscopy, to root out the myriad causes of this problem and increase

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Purina Recalling Horse Feed in Eastern States

Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC has implemented a voluntary recall of some horse feed due to a possible excess of aflatoxin. According to a statement released by the company, no confirmed animal health complaints attributable to aflatoxins have bee

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