Clone of Calvaro 5 Born

Megan Arszman September 25, 2008

European cloning company Cryozootech announced Sept. 18 the birth of the clone of Calvaro 5, Swiss rider Villi Melliger’s top-ranked jumper who died in 2003.

It took five years to clone this horse successfully. After a few failed attempts for

Horse Facility Acreage: Reader Poll Results

Megan Arszman September 5, 2008

More than 2,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How many acres are there where your horse lives?”

Readers Respond: Tell Us What You Think

Megan Arszman August 29, 2008

More than 600 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What aspects of TheHorse.com’s Horse Health E-Newsletter do you like the most?”

Readers Respond: Traveling Tails

Megan Arszman August 22, 2008

More than 1,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is the most time your horse has spent in transit?”

Genetic Concentration: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Megan Arszman May 24, 2008

“For years we’ve taught the industry about reproduction, but we haven’t taught about breeding,” said Gary Carpenter, executive director of the American Quarter Horse Foundation during a roundtable at the International Equine Summit, held in

Caterpillars and Creepy Crawlies: Readers Respond

Megan Arszman May 24, 2008

Nearly 450 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you do anything to keep pregnant mares away from caterpillars on your farm?”

Readers Respond: That Ticks Me Off!

Megan Arszman May 19, 2008

More than 1,700 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you have problems with ticks on your horse(s)?”

Readers Respond: Take the Pain Away

Megan Arszman May 7, 2008

Nearly 1,200 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What concerns do you have about short- and long-term pain management in horses?”

Readers Respond: Please Fence Me In!

Megan Arszman May 2, 2008

Nearly 1,500 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Did you design and/or build the fencing on your farm?”

One Week Left for 20% Photo Store Discount

Megan Arszman April 24, 2008

To celebrate the launch of its new Pictopia photo store, TheHorse.com is offering a 20% discount on all framed and unframed images for one more week, ending April 30 (enter coupon code THApril20 when checking out).

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Readers Respond: Shedding Light on Spring Shedding

Megan Arszman April 24, 2008

Nearly 2,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you help your horses shed their winter coats?”

OIE Director to be Presented First Penn Vet World Award

Megan Arszman April 22, 2008

(From a University of Pennsylvania Release)

On April 29, Dr. Bernard Vallat, director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties, or OIE), will be the first recipient of the Penn Vet

The days will soon begin to get longer and the riding bug will start to bite–it’s almost time to dust off your saddle and deep clean your furry beast of a horse. But will