Today the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Tribunal has issued its decision in the positive medication case involving the horse Mythilus ridden by Courtney King-Dye, and representing the U.S. Dressage Team at the 2008 Olympic Games in
Sixteen days of competition, showcasing the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines, are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Buck I St. Pat has been trotting along the road to glory since she was two days old.
That was the first time that breeder Ron Fuller, DVM, hooked the Standardbred filly to an old goat cart and let her pull it around. “They’ll follow their
Some horse thieves are at work in Buena Vista County, Iowa–but they’re only after the tail.
The sheriff’s office said three people reported chopped tails just in the past week. Major Doug Simons said each case appears similar–someone went
Shadow Play won the $551,225 Little Brown Jug on Thursday at Delaware County Fairgrounds, pulling away for a 6 1/4-length victory in the second leg of the pacing Triple Crown.
The black colt paced a mile in 1:50 1-5. He took the lead at start
Veterinary researchers from the University of Minnesota have identified a gene potentially responsible for polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) in Quarter Horses and, in doing so, they uncovered a number of research leads to pursue. In a
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) sent this update on Friday, Sept. 19:
A TAHC assessment team has nearly completed the Galveston Island large animal assessment. Fresh water supplies are being supplied for rescued and stabled
Thoroughbred trainer Larry Jones has appealed a seven-day suspension and $500 fine levied by the stewards at Delaware Park in connection with the highly-publicized case in which the horse Stones River tested positive for the prohibited substance
Leading European sire Galileo was reportedly recovering from colic surgery performed Sept. 18 at Fethard Equine Hospital. According to The Racing Post, the Coolmore stallion was taken into the hospital through the evening having been
The outbreak of equine influenza in August 2007 was as unexpected as it was savage. The overnight unraveling of the racing industry and scenes of distraught Pony Club members led news bulletins around the country.
The man at the centre
The University of Glasgow Equine Hospital will be the first in the U.K. to look inside a horse as it gallops at full speed.
Pioneering equipment will enable vets to closely examine the airways of a horse as it exercises, revolutionizing
Recent flooding, including flooding from storm surge and rains due to Hurricane Ike, likely will lead to significantly increased mosquito activity in many parts of Texas.
They travel up to five hours one way to staff an event–and during the whole trip, they hope their services won’t be needed when they get there. The five-member ambulance crew from Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and
According to the 2007 Michigan Equine Survey, there are about 155,000 horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys in Michigan. And they are as hungry as, well, horses.
Horse owners and
Lasers are changing the options available to horse owners whose animals need surgical procedures.
“Laser surgery can not only save horse owners money for certain procedures, it can also be more effective than traditional surgery, with fewer
Perennial peanut hay is getting rave reviews as an extraordinarily delicious forage option for horses. Even better, it doesn’t result in explosive energy, gives a glossy coat, is easily digestible, needs no pesticides, and is not
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