Latest News – The Horse
UC Davis Award Honors Helpful Clients
The University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine has honored a couple interested in equine health with the 2011 El Blanco Award, which recognizes the significant contributions that animal owners and other benefactors have made to
USRider: Carry Two Spare Tires When Hauling Horses
For a truck and horse trailer, the side of the road with a flat tire is a dangerous place to, especially with horses onboard. As a conscientious horse owner, you should try to minimize the time spent roadside. One way to do that, according to Bill
Saliva vs. Blood for Measuring Equine Stress Levels
What do a horse’s stress level and his saliva have in common? Belgian scientists have found testing the former can measure the latter, and they said this saliva assay could become the test of choice for measuring horses’ stress. “Cortisol levels are
Mustangs Teach RU Students About Nutrition, Behavior
What do wild mustangs have to teach people? If you ask the students enrolled in Rutgers University’s (RU) Young Horse Teaching and Research Program (YHTRP), the answer will likely be, “plenty.” For the past two years, the YHTRP, headed by Sarah L.
Arytenoid Chondritis (Breathing Problem)
I have an 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare that was diagnosed with arytenoid chondritis. The attending vet was sho
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Applications in Horses
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an increasingly popular treatment method for equine injuries. During a presentation at the 2011 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, Nev., Scott McClure, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of Iowa
Growing Number of Australian Horses Battling Unusual Neurologic Illness
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is warning Australian horse owners to take precautions against mosquito-borne disease as veterinarians report a growing number of horses with unusual neurologic signs in New South Wales, Victoria, and
Zenyatta Receives William H. May Award
Zenyatta, 2010’s Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win the William H. May award when she was honored with the 2011 title by the Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI). She was recognized by 2010-2011 RCI chairman Dan
UC Davis to Host Equine Medicine Symposium for Owners
The University of California, Davis, annual equine medicine symposium is scheduled for April 9. This year’s topic is “The Golden Years: Helping Your Horse Mature Gracefully,” and it will cover everything you ever wanted to know about helping your
Blowen to Receive Prestigious Award
Michael Blowen, the co-founder and principal of Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center, will receive the prestigious Sam McCracken Award for Lifetime Achievement from the New England Turf Writers Association (NETWA) for his outstanding work with
Investigating Horse Immunity
The immune system allows humans and animals including horses to survive in a complex world filled with harmful bacteria and viruses that can use our bodies for nourishment and reproduce within us. The immune system protects us from those organisms
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Regenerative medicine describes a group of techniques that uses the body’s natural ability to heal. Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative therapy that can be used to treat horses with tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis, and certain wounds.
Tack and Habit Episode 46 – Cool Head Hot Jeans
This week we chat up some Goode Rider Couture Jeans and colorful Kensignton Cool Caps. Plus, Helena and Glenn find a gender gap with one
Horse Tip Daily 430 – Julie Fershtman on Releases of Liability Part 2
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 429 – Lisa Wysocky on the Top 10 Safety Mistakes
Lisa Wysocky is an author, equine clinician, and motivational speaker who trains horses for and consults with therapeutic riding programs across the country. Today Lisa
Western Radio Show Episode 47 – Houston Super Series Super Stars
Rodeo Houston is the richest regular season rodeo of any kind in the country. Alan and Tammy talk to two of it 2011 $50,000.00 round
