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Western Radio Episode 19 – Read All About It
Alan and Jymmy Kay delve into the logistics of producing the bi-monthly rodeo magazine “The Rodeo News” with it’s editor Siri Stevens. Also joining us
Managing Mount Manure
If you care for horses on your own place then at some time you probably have wondered what to do with that huge mound of
Horse Tip Daily 286 – Jessica Jahiel, Ph.D. on Show Issues
Dr. Jahiel is a regular co-host on the Jumping Radio Show, part of the Horse Radio Network (HRN). Listen in as she answers a question
Horse Tip Daily 285 – Shawna Karrasch on Baby Steps
Shawna Karrasch of On Target Training has been a favorite of Glenn the Geek’s for over 10 years. Shawna shares with us tips that she
Jumping Radio Show Episode 27 – WEG
Bernie Traurig joins me to explain the unique format of the World Equestrian Games and what it involves to be selected to represent the US.
Stable Scoop Episode 107 – Small Talk about Ponies and Minis
Ponies and minis are the topic of the day! Helena and Glenn are joined by three guests who raise and show Shetland Ponies and Miniature
The Build Up for WEG
Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech president and founder. The buzz is all around in Lexington as equine and human athletes arrive for training at local farms,
Kentucky Panel Approves Out-of-Competition Testing for Race Horses
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, operating on a tight schedule, approved a regulation Sept. 7 governing out-of-competition equine drug testing with plans to have it in place in advance of the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Churchill Downs. The regulation was unanimously approved with a request it be given emergency status, meaning it will take effect when s
Virginia Veterinarian Faces Cruelty Charges
A Virginia veterinarian faces multiple animal cruelty charges for allegedly neglecting 18 horses that were removed from her Franklin County property last month. Captain Aleck Beeman of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department said law enforcement authorities seized the animals on Aug. 16 after neighbors complained about their condition. “Veterinarians body scor
FEI Announces Detection Times for Methylprednisolone Acetate
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced detection times for methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol), a frontline treatment for lameness in the equine athlete. The findings from recently completed studies on the use of intra-articular methylprednisolone acetate show the detection times as 28 days for the 200mg dose and 14 days for the 100mg dose.
West Virginia Fire Death Toll Up to 29 Horses
As investigators began to ask questions about the cause of a Labor Day fire that destroyed four barns located near Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, the official number of horses that died increased to 29. Initial reports placed the number of deaths at 27, but two more were added as cleanup began at the scene, the Journal-News in Martinsburg, W.V., reported. The
Saddle Tree Types and Pressure Distribution
Modern saddles provide new options for tree type, with the goal of sparing a horse pain from localized saddle pressure. But new Swiss research suggests that, at least when a horse trots, tree type makes little difference in pressure distribution along the horse’s back.
Eventing Radio Episode 95 – Wayne Roycroft, Buck Davidson, and Becky Holder
Australian Coach, Wayne Roycroft, previews his WEG squad following the Sydney International last weekend. Buck Davidson and Becky Holder update us on their WEG preparation.
Dressage Radio Episode 67 – Katherine Bateson-Chandler and Terri Satterlee
Terri Satterlee, President of the Central Vermont Dressage Association, and British born U.S. WEG team member, Katherine Bateson Chandler reflects on her journey so far.
Is Your Horse A Service Animal?
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” This familiar sentiment generally is credited to
Alltech’s World Equestrian Games Sponsorship
For Alltech president Pearse Lyons, sponsoring the World Equestrian Games makes perfect sense.
