Latest News – The Horse
Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium Oct. 11
The Blood-Horse magazine, in conjunction with Pedigree Consultants, LLC, announces the first Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium, to be held at the Marriott Griffin Gate hotel in Lexington, Ky., on Oct. 11, 2010. (The Blood-Horse is the sister publication to The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care.) The 2010 Thoroughbred Pedigree and Genetics Symposium
Treating Systemic Fungal Infections With Better Options
There are more options today for treating systemic fungal infections in foals and horses, but owners should be prepared for a long haul–treatment takes a long time, it’s expensive, and the infection can reoccur.
A Look at the US Dressage WEG Selection Trials
Next to a World Equestrian Games or an Olympic Games, the most exciting competition may well be the selection trials for a WEG or an
Endurance Event Volunteer’s Introduction to WEG
The first step in my adventure as a volunteer for the endurance phase of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games was taken July 26, 2010,
New Kentucky Equine Networking Association Kicks Off Sept. 16
The Kentucky Equine Networking Association (KENA), open to both equine professionals and horse owners, will launch at a dinner and educational meeting on Sept. 16 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, Ky.
Recent Study Indicates Possible Parasite Drug Resistance
A recent study by University of Kentucky researcher Mary Rossano, MS, PhD, assistant professor in Animal and Food Sciences, suggests that two commonly-used dewormers (fenbendazole and moxidectin) might no longer be as effective against small strongyles as once thought.
Gimme Shelter(s)
I mentioned in my first post that we recently moved our farm to a new location in sunny southern Idaho. Part of my business goal
Stable Scoop Episode 105 – The Tables are Turned
Year three begins this week as Helena and Glenn are the guests and Kimberly Brown from Horse Capital Productions sits in the hosts chair. Frivolity
Dressage Radio Episode 65 – Tina Konyot and Toni Venhaus
U.S. WEG team member, Tina Konyot, fresh from her winning streak at the Selection Trials and Toni Venhaus from NSW dressage tells us how the
2010 Radio Show Episode 105 – WEG News & Pierre St Jacques
We discuss the US Dressage Selection Trials in detail with our spotlight rider Pierre St Jacques, who finished fifth, earning himself a place on the
Tack and Habit Episode 14 – Fatty Pads
Helena and Glenn lose control of the show toward the end as they chat with Delia Nash from Kentucky Performance Products to speak about
Western Radio Episode 16 – Lameness Issues in the Performance Horse
This week, Alan and Jymmy Kay speak with Dr. Marty Tanner about preventing and treating lameness in performance horses. Plus, tips about caring for your
Jumping Radio Episode 23 – Movement & Gaits
Veterinary Segment with Dr. Jenny Johnson covers Movement and Gaits, Training Tips with Jessica Jahiel plus international jumping news. Listen in right here. Jumping Radio
Cartilage Repair Research Update
Members of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s Rokeby Circle were briefed on Aug. 19 by Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, on her work in equine sports medicine as it relates to regenerative therapies. Her presentation was part of the organization’s annual dinner at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
EEE Vaccination Timing Critical for Protection
Vaccinating at the proper time of the year against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is critical to protecting horses from the sometimes-fatal mosquito-borne disease, according to Judy Marteniuk, DVM, MS, associate professor in Equine Medicine and Extension at Michigan State University. As of Aug. 19, 18 cases have been confirmed, with seven pending lab results. Eastern equine enc
Michigan Sees Rise in EEE Cases
The number of equine victims of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in Michigan continues to rise as laboratory tests come back confirming each horse’s cause of death. As of Aug. 19 there were 74 reports of the mosquito-borne disease affecting horses in Michigan, with 18 confirmed cases and seven unconfirmed cases for which au
