Latest News – The Horse
Horse Tip Daily 386 – Julie Fershtman on Do I Need a Lawyer Every Time?
One of the most overlooked parts of any horse business is legal matters. Attorney Julie I. Fershtman is a specialist in equine law and helps
Horse Tip Daily 385 – Michelle Bergeron on Blindingly White Tails
Trainer and coach Michelle Bergeron of Right Lead Equestrian Center in Louisiana speaks about how to get that white tail blindingly white, listen in…Horse Tip
Horse Tip Daily 384 – Shawna Karrasch on Business Plans vs. Business Outlines
Shawna Karrasch shares with us tips that she has learned through the years training horses and many other creatures great and small with On-Target training.
Horse Tip Daily 383 – Dr. De Leeuw on Horse Spanish
Dr. De Leeuw joins us to share her new terrific iPhone App called Horse Spanish. Check this handy app out…. Horse Tip Daily #383 –
Reproduction: Short Presentations (AAEP 2010)
Dr. Juan Samper discusses twin reduction, the determination of fetal gender, the veterinarian’s role in breeding sheds, mare behavior, embryo recovery, and more topics from the theriogenology/reproduction session at the 2010 AAEP Convention.
Lyme Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
A well-attended Table Topic session on equine Lyme disease was held at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Meeting, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md. The audience agreed that the disease is more common in certain parts of the United States than in others, with most cases occurring in the Northeast. Diagnosis is often subjective rather than definitive, and it is important to
CSU Lecture Series Honors Squires
Two years ago, Colorado State University (CSU) created a lecture series titled the “Ed Squires Lecture in Equine Reproduction” in honor of Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT (hon.), executive director of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation and director of advancement and industry relations.
Jade Hunter, Sire of Champion Racehorse Azeri, Euthanized
Jade Hunter, multiple stakes winner and sire of Horse of the Year Azeri, was humanely euthanized Jan. 23 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., due to complications from colic. The 27-year-old Thoroughbred stallion had been pensioned at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Ky., since 2009.
Kentucky Equine Research Launches Equinews.com
Horse owners, managers, trainers, and other industry professionals are always looking for accurate, dependable horse care information, especially if that information is focused on science-based nutrition. Kentucky Equine Research (KER) is proud to announce the launch of Equinews.com.
Fatal Injuries on Midwestern Racetracks (AAEP 2010)
In the Midwest there are several racetracks–featuring both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing–that sometimes slide under the radar of the mainstream racing community. But like all other tracks around the nation, these venues see wins, losses, and, unfortunately, catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries. Andrea L. Beisser, BA, and her colleagues analyzed the circumstances surrounding catastrophic
Researcher: Genetic Mutation Likely the Cause of Neurologic Disorder
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have recently identified a genetic mutation associated with the disorder cerebellar abiotrophy (CA). This debilitating neurologic disorder causes the degeneration of the cerebellum, and mainly affects Arabian horses. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception, coordination, and
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Seminar and Clinic Schedule for 2011
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) has announced its 2011 seminar and clinic schedule, consisting of three new owner seminars, a breeding clinic, and three pedigree and conformation clinics. The seminars are sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, a subsidiary of TOBA.
Microbial Colonization of the Foal’s GI Tract
Colonization of the foal’s GI tract by pathogenic organisms can lead to diarrhea. Research has focused on identifying organisms responsible for the diarrhea, but less research has looked at what allows the pathogenic organisms to become established.
Florida Sports Medicine Center to Host Open House
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a “For The Love of Your Horse” event on Feb.14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Sanctuary’s facility in Ocala, Fla.
Dinner and Bourbon Tasting to Benefit Thoroughbred Retirement Facility
The historic Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Ky., has announced that it will host the third annual Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail event: a progressive dinner and Bourbon tasting that will benefit the Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement facility in Central Kentucky. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. Tickets are $100 per person, and the hotel is offering guests a special
Equine Abortion of Unknown Cause
Determining the cause of early fetal loss is very difficult, and in many instances the aborted fetus is reabsorbed or lost.
