Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Horsemen Seek Delay in Out-Of-Competition Drug Testing
During a meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville Aug. 24, about three dozen horsemen told representatives of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) it should delay out-of-competition drug testing. Citing the many aspects of the proposed regulation they find troubling, the trainers, owners, veterinarians, and representatives of horsemen’s groups at the meeting requested t
WEG: 30 Day Countdown to the Games
With just one month to go until the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, ticket sales and hospitality purchases are ramping up as spectators from around the world prepare to witness world championship competition in eight equestrian sports. Dressage Freestyle Price Level A has officially sold out for the world championship final on Friday, Oct. 1. Less than 1,000 tickets remai
Why the Horse Business is Different and What to Do About It
Since businesses owned by equestrians have needs different from mainstream businesses, traditional business plan templates don’t work very well for equestrians. For success, a different type of business plan is necessary.
Potomac Horse Fever Cases Reported in New York; Vets Encourage Vaccination
Officials have confirmed the number of Potomac Horse fever (PHF) cases in northern New York has been higher than usual in recent weeks, encouraging owners to vaccinate but noting that a rise in cases is relatively common this time of year.
An article printed in the Aug. 14 edition of the Watertown Daily Times reported there is an “outbreak”
Low- or No-Cost Castration Effort Under Way in Missouri
An equine veterinarian at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) plans to host a low- or no-cost castration clinic this fall at the University of Missouri in an effort to address the unwanted horse issue. According to Alison LaCarrubba, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, who heads the equine ambulatory section at the CVM, stallions that are referred by area veterinarians o
Horse Tip Daily 272 – Scott Trees on the Future of Photography
World renowned equine photographer Scott Trees joins us to help us take better horse pictures. Scott speaks about the future of photography. Listen in… Horse
Horse Tip Daily 271 – Dr. Johnson on Movement and Gaits
Dr. Jenny E. Johnson is a regular contributor to the Jumping Radio Show. Listen in today as Dr. Johnson speaks about movement and gaits.Horse Tip
Eventing Radio Episode 93 – Graeme Thom, Canadian Chef d’Equipe
Canadian Chef d’Equipe, Graeme Thom, stops by this week to tell us what it involves to prepare the squad for the World Equestrian Games and
Jumping Radio Show Episode 25 – Bernie Traurig Equestrian Coach
Bernie Traurig joins us for the first time and tells us how his latest project equestriancoach.com is reaching out to connect knowledge to a wider
Horse Tip Daily 270 – Rick Gore on Too Much Kissing
Rick Gore, of Rick Gore Horsemanship, is a trainer, clinician and an all around horseman. Today he speaks about kissing and clicking too much to
Risky Business
Statistics are wondrous things. Spin them one way and you can prove just about anything. Spin them another way and you can prove the opposite.
Readers Share Experiences with Parasite Resistance
More than 280 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you experienced parasite resistance to anthelmintics with your deworming program?”
Moore, Paragallo Denied Jockey Club Privileges due to Welfare Cases
The Jockey Club board of stewards voted Aug. 21 to deny New York resident Ernie Paragallo and Ohio resident Chad M. Moore all privileges of The American Stud Book effective Jan. 1, 2011. The action against Paragallo was taken based upon information received by The Jockey Club’s registrar. The Jockey Club said the information included the judgment entered March 10, 200
Vaccinating Horses With EPM
What is your opinion on giving half-doses of routine vaccinations to horses with EPM? I’ve read that a half-dose of vaccine in an adult horse is worthless. My horse has already received half-doses of everything. What can I do to protect him?
Checking the Vitals: Is My Horse Sick? How Sick?
Being familiar with your horse’s normal resting temperature, pulse, and respiration rates (TPR) help you recognize when things are abnormal. The TPR vitals help you determine “how abnormal.”
Kansas Rescue Operator Faces Cruelty Charge
The operator of a Kansas horse rescue is facing an animal cruelty charge in connection with the removal of 80 horses from her Coffey County property last month. Detective Tom Johnson of the Coffey County Sheriff’s Department said sheriff’s deputies and veterinarians removed the horses from the Winding Road Equine Rescue and Retirement facility on July 30 after a tipster co
