Latest News – The Horse
Horse Tip Daily 409 – Dr. Cubitt on Omega 3 and Omega 6 Fatty Acids
Dr. Cubitt is a contributer to the Jumping Radio Show on nutrition. Today she tells us all about the essential Omega 3 and Omega 6
Horse Tip Daily 408 – Gaited Horses
This tip is taken off a fascinating discussion from the HORSES IN THE MORNING show on gaited horses. We learned some things about gaited horses
Horse Tip Daily 407 – Max Corcoran on Trailer Maintenance
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, talks about preparing the trailer for the spring season. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily #407
Jumping Radio Show Episode 52 – The Importance of Horsemanship
Beezie Madden and Cara Raether join us this week to discuss the importance of horsemanship to the future of the sport. Dr. Tania Cubitt
Stable Scoop Episode 133 – A Few Favorites
Helena and Glenn bring you two of their favorite interviews from the very early days of the show. Listen in as we relive the time
Are Horses Attractive Nuisances?
A reader commenting on last week’s blog about giving horses the benefit of the “one free bite” rule mentioned attractive nuisance laws as the other
Vaccinating Broodmares
Broodmares require additional vaccinations to help ensure their foals are protected from disease. Learn about proper broodmare vaccinations with Dr. Dale Brown of the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
Economic Impact of Osteoarthritis and Joint Health Supplements (AAEP 2010)
Osteoarthritis is expensive to manage, with estimated annual costs as high as $10,000-15,000 per horse to diagnose, treat, and medicate, explained Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, director of the Orthopedic Research Center at Colorado State University, who discussed the economic impact of osteoarthritis and oral joint-health supplements (OJHS) at the 2010 American Association
Negative Piroplasmosis Test Required for AQHA World Show
All horses competing at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show will now be required to test negative for the tick-borne disease equine piroplasmosis (EP) before being allowed to enter the show grounds. The mandate comes following a
Montana Man Faces More Cruelty Charges
A Montana rancher charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty in December 2010 for allegedly failing to provide food, water, and veterinary care to his herd of 450 horses was charged two additional counts March 2 after two more horses died on his
Readers Wage War on Muddy Pastures
More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you manage mud around your barn?”
Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension Equine Seminar Set for April 16
Horse enthusiasts looking to pick up the latest cost-effective, science-based information on managing their animals can register now to attend the April 16 “Key Steps to Revitalizing Your Equine Partner” seminar in Cherokee, Okla. The Oklahoma
Economic Impact of Equine Osteoarthritis and Joint Health Supplements
Equine osteoarthritis is expensive to manage, with estimated annual costs as high as $10,000-15,000 per horse to diagnose, treat, and medicate, researchers found in one study.
Respiratory Issues in Horses (AAEP 2010)
Kelly Carlson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, describes respiratory-focused presentations from the 2010 convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Topics included antibiotics, electroacupuncture, epidemiological surveys, and more.
African Horse Sickness Outbreak: Western Cape Confirms 12 Cases
Twelve cases of African horse sickness (AHS) have been confirmed in the Western Cape region of South Africa, according to a report from the South African-based news website Eye Witness News. The cases in the Western Cape follow an outbreak of more
Rachel Alexandra Confirmed Pregnant
Stonestreet Stables announced that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is confirmed to be in foal to 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year Curlin, with an expected foaling date of Feb. 1, 2012.
