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Horse Tip Daily 328 – Dr. Cubitt on Performance Nutrition
Dr. Cubitt is a contributer to the Jumping Radio Show on nutrition. We share her tip with you today on the basics of performance horse
Horse Tip Daily 327 – Happy Halloween from HORSES IN THE MORNING
A little Halloween fun on Horse Tip Daily and a preview of things to come. Learn how to win over $2,000 in prizes… Horse Tip
Horse Tip Daily 326 – Michelle Bergeron on Not Dropping That Whip
Trainer and coach Michelle Bergeron of Right Lead Equestrian Center in Louisiana speaks about an easy way not to drop your whip, listen in…Horse Tip
Stable Scoop Episode 115 – Equine Affaire and the Psychology of Riding
We highlight the upcoming Massachusetts Equine Affaire and speak to one of the clinicians, Daniel Stewart. Daniel speaks to us about coaching and the
Good Laws, Ignored
A reader took issue with my statement last week that the various animal rights/animal welfare factions should be able to agree that “we need tougher
Zenyatta Arrives at Churchill Downs
Accompanied by a police escort, a van carrying Zenyatta rolled into the stable area of Churchill Downs and stopped at Barn 41 at 12:07 p.m. ET Tuesday, Nov. 2. A cheer erupted from a hoard of media as Zenyatta stepped of the shiny, silver vehicle with red trim. She was circled for photos a couple times, during which she gazed at the crowd with curious, pricked ears.
Rabies in Horses: Exposure and Clinical Signs
What are the more common ways that a horse would contract rabies? What are the symptoms that one would look for?
Auditors Recommend Overhaul of HPA Enforcement Protocol
The current system for examining animals for signs of soring at Tennessee Walking Horse shows would be dismantled if recommendations contained in the results from a new USDA audit are adopted. The audit, results of which were released last week, examined the efficiency of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970.
Troxel Receives 2010 Partnership in Safety Award
Troxel LLC, manufacturer of ASTM/SEI-certified equestrian helmets, has been recognized for the 2010 Partnership in Safety Award from the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). The Partnership in Safety Award is given annually to an organization or individual for outstanding efforts in helping not only the equine industry and CHA, but also the community at large to promote safet
Poll: Readers Guess Dogs as Likely Rabies Target
More than 930 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Which domestic animal do you think is most likely to contract rabies?”
First Live Morning Show for the Horse World Features TheHorse.com Each Week
The Horse Radio Network has launched HORSES IN THE MORNING, a daily show that airs weekdays at 9:00 am Eastern time. “Horses in the Morning” is the first live morning show with an equine theme and is a light, lively, entertaining daily look at the horse world and the people in it. The show will include entertaining conversation, interesting guests,
How to Apply Polo Wraps
Learn the do’s and don’ts of wrapping a horse’s legs with polo wraps with Nicole Carroll of Leap of Faith Farms in Walnut Creek, Calif.
AAEP 2010 Convention Preview
Preview of some of this year’s AAEP convention exhibitors and products.
Alternative Beddings: Save Money, Ease Your Workload
The follow up from last week’s Smart Horse Keeping post on using stall mats is talking about alternative bedding products. The point to any bedding
Endometritis in Horses Explained
Often, the only clinical sign of endometritis is not what you do see but what you don’t see: a pregnancy. Endometritis is a major cause of female infertility, affecting up to 15% of broodmares. But because it frequently lacks clear clinical signs, it often goes undiagnosed.
2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention Preview
When the 56th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners drops anchor in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 4-8, a sea of learning opportunities awaits the equine veterinarians, veterinary students, and technicians expected to attend. Featured in-depth lectures will cover reproduction, diagnostic imaging, and equine welfare, among countless other topics.
