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Supplementing the Equine Diet with Essential Fatty Acids
Research indicates that supplementing essential fatty acids in horses’ diets is useful and might be required.
Treating Severe Forelimb Pain With a Continuous Nerve Blockade (AAEP 2010)
Veterinarians can reduce a horse’s severe forelimb pain by administering a continuous, low-dose infusion of the local anesthetic bupivacaine, but this method is not suitable for every case, according to researchers from Cornell University’s College
Stable Scoop Episode 134 – Horse Husbands Round Three
Warning: The Horse Husbands Episode is back! This episode consists of three horse husbands sitting around talking about their horse addicted wives. If you are
Dressage Radio Episode 94 – Great Partnerships with Hilda Gurney and Keen
We celebrate another Great Partnership in our series this week, Hilda Gurney and Keen. We hear from one of Hilda’s students, Tracy Young, on How
Is Research Legal?
Near the end of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Spock sacrifices himself to save the USS Enterprise and the ship’s crew. The decision
Eye Issues in Horses
Learn about many aspects of equine ophthalmology, including common horse eye problems such as ulcers and uveitis, along with medical and surgical treatments.
Jumping Radio Show Episode 53 – Lauren Hough and Jessica Springsteen
Lauren Hough makes a return to the show after her Grand Prix win last weekend and reveals her plans for the rest of the
Maryland Couple Sentenced in Equine Cruelty Case
A Maryland man was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges in connection with the neglect of 26 horses removed from his Garrett County property last year. Last week under a plea agreement Richard Friend pleaded
Alltech’s 2011 International Symposium to Rein in Equine Industry Experts
Few animals possess as long a history with humans as horses. From work to war and play to performance, these animals have claimed the hearts of many individuals around the globe. Alltech wishes to attract these equine enthusiasts to its
Readers Battle High Gas Prices
Exactly 590 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How have rising gas prices affected your horse activities?”
Illinois Equine Promotion Board Awards More Than $84,000 in Grants
The Illinois Equine Industry Research and Promotion Board (EPB) has awarded more than $84,000 in grants, according to Chairwoman Karen Freese. Grants are funded by the Illinois equine checkoff program, which provides for the voluntary assessment of
Colic Surgery and Intestinal Lubricants (AAEP 2010)
Colicky horses that undergo exploratory surgery and are ultimately diagnosed with an ileal impaction appear to benefit from a single injection of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) into the ileum to resolve the problem, according to veterinarians from
Horse Tip Daily 413 – Linda Hauck on Buying Horses
Linda is an accomplished eventer, race trainer, horsewoman and creator of the Spursuader. Today she speaks with us about buying horses. Listen in… Horse Tip
Western Radio Show Episode 44 – Healthy Horse Hauling
With summer time around the corner more horses will be on the trailer and on the road to a show or trail ride. Listen in
Texas Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Law enforcement authorities in Guadalupe County, Texas are seeking those responsible for fatally shooting a registered Paint mare earlier this month. The animal was discovered dead in its Seguin, Texas pasture on March 3. The mare, who was in foal
FEI: National Federations Request More Time to Review Restructuring Plans
Following requests from national federations, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Bureau has agreed to extend the period of consultation on new FEI Statutes that would allow for restructuring of the current FEI governance model. The vote on
