Latest News – The Horse
The Horse’s Skeleton: Overview
See what your horse’s skeleton looks like and get an overview of how it works with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
Health Risks Associated with Competition
Dr. Chris Newton discusses health risks associated with the different World Equestrian Games disciplines.
Study: MADD Likely Caused by Fungus on Maple Leaves
After investigating the deaths of 14 horses that had grazed on pastures near maple leaves, a Dutch research team suggested the fungus responsible for European tar spot that covers the maple leaves causes the deadly disease “MADD.” Multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, or MADD, is an acquired, noncontagious myopathy (muscle disease) characterized by severe muscle pa
WEG: USEF Names Endurance Short List/Nominated Entry
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List/Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games according to the USEF Selection Procedure for Endurance. From this group the Definite Entry will be named to represent the United States in the Endurance Championships. The Games take place from Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 201
Rabies Vaccination in Pregnant Mares
Q: Can you address off-label use of the rabies vaccine in late-term broodmares? My therio vet won’t give it because it’s off-label usage. So I arrange for another vet in her practice to vaccinate my late-term mares. I cannot imagine my foals not having that protection from his or her first moments.
A: Rabies vaccination can be administered in the last trimester of pregnancy prior to delivery
Deworming: Readers Worry Most About Strongyles
More than 390 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is your most important parasite concern?”
Bilateral Training Improves Performance, Welfare, Researchers Say
Congratulations, your horse has learned a new trick! Now, start all over again–this time on the other side. That’s right; it turns out if you want your horse to learn a trick or skill correctly, you’re probably going to have to teach with cues that are visible to the horse from both sides of his head. According to new equitation science research, what a horse learns on hi
Stable Scoop Episode 104 – Blooperversary
Glenn and Helena celebrate the two year anniversary of Stable Scoop with a great show full of bloopers, laughs, and memories! Listen in… Stable Scoop
Dressage Radio Episode 64 – Carol Lavell & Gifted
Carol Lavell is our special guest this week as we learn about a generous gift to the Dressage Foundation as Carol also reminisces about Gifted
Horse Tip Daily 265 – Jennifer H. on Laundry Tips
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him this week for a series of practical horse and barn tips. Listen in today as Jennifer gives
Horse Tip Daily 264 – Betty Fey on Acting Up
We are thrilled to have Betty Fey be the first listener to record a tip for Horse Tip Daily. A self professed cowgirl in a
Foaling season: One surprise after another
“Paging Dr. Embertson …” Unexpected emergencies, veterinary interns high on sugar, and more from our chronicle of 24 hours during foaling season at one of
FEI NSAID Congress Convenes in Switzerland
The future of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) use in international equestrian competitions is currently under open debate in an unprecedented two-day congress hosted by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) in Lausanne, Switzerland. This “long-awaited” event on Aug. 16 and 17 provides a forum for an organized and scientifically informed debat
WEG: USEF Names Dresssage Team Short List/Nominated Entry
The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List/ Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) according to the USEF Selection Procedure for Dressage. From this group the Definite Entry will be named to represent the United States in the Dressage Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games take
Mississippi State Veterinary Students Volunteer Abroad
While many people spent their summer vacations relaxing on the beach, a group of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) students traveled to Central America to help animals in need. In June, Katie Cooley, Brolin Evans, Brittany Fisher, Kellie Horton, and Stephanie Starling, all second-year CVM students, participated in a Volunteers for Intercultural and
Head to Tail Neonatal Care
With the economy the way it is, many neonatal foals are being managed on the farm rather than being sent to a clinic, according to Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting in Atlanta. While a veterinarian should evaluate every newborn foal, it is important that
