Latest News – The Horse
Registration Open for Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course
Registration is now open for the second annual Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course, hosted by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in partnership with the University of Minnesota. The Short Course will be held Jan. 21 and 22 at The Red Mile race track in Lexington
Researcher: Opioids Have a Place in Equine Medicine
Despite the fact that opioid drugs, such as morphine and methadone, have been known to cause serious side effects in some horses, a researcher from Scotland maintains that they are a good choice for treating severe pain in horses.
FEI President Names Executive Board Members
Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) President HRH Princess Haya named Chairman of Geographical Group VII Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdulla Al Khalifa (BRN) and Chair of the Driving Committee Richard Nicoll (USA) as members of the FEI Executive Board on Dec. 13.
AAEP Foundation and Pfizer Announce Equine Memorial Program Matching Challenge
Pfizer Animal Health has pledged to match up to $25,000 to donate to the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation’s Equine Memorial Program in 2011. Pfizer Animal Health’s matching challenge that urges practitioners to participate in the program was unveiled on Dec. 7 at the AAEP Foundation Celebration in Baltimore, Md., during the 56th Annual AAEP Convention.
Horse Aid Live and Equine Health & Welfare Alliance Form Partnership
Horse Aid Live (HAL) and Equine Health and Welfare Alliance (EHWA) have formed a partnership to offer more resources for aiding the unwanted, homeless, and at-risk horse populations.
Weed of the Month: Bush Honeysuckle
Bush honeysuckle describes several species of woody honeysuckles found in the eastern half of the United States. Types of bush honeysuckles include Amur honeysuckle, Morrow’s honeysuckle, and Tartarian honeysuckle. All grow rapidly and produce multiple stems and can reach heights of about 30 feet. These deciduous woody shrubs are shade tolerant and flourish around stream borders and fence rows.
McIlwraith to Speak at Montana State University Equine Conference
One of the world’s leading experts on equine osteoarthritis will be the featured speaker at Montana State University’s (MSU) sixth equine conference, to be held March 5 at the GranTree Inn in Bozeman.
Cell Phone Safety Tips for Equestrians
Obtaining roadside assistance from USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, is a piece of cake for its traveling members. They simply call the toll-free number on the back of their membership card. But what if you’re in a rural area and your cell phone has …
Tips for Winter Horse Hauling
With the change of seasons, USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and to invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance their travel safety.
Mud Management 103: Establish a Manure Management Program
One of the best ways to control mud from building up in horse paddocks is to have a good manure management program.
Western Radio Show Episode 31 – Making the Cut
Western Radio Show Episode 31 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Alan Moorhead and Tammy Sronce Guest: Tom Holt, The Voice of Cutting, host of the
Eventing Radio Episode 109 – Lucinda Fredericks
Lucinda Fredericks is back this week to talk about horses’ holidays, and next season’s plans among other interesting topics. Tune in right here. Eventing Radio
The Horse’s Skeleton: Skull and Teeth
Learn about your horse’s skull and teeth, and where you should never hit your horse, in this anatomy video with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky.
One-of-a-Kind Fundraiser Under Way for Horse Rescue
A Maryland horse rescue has launched a clever fundraising effort that some might say takes the cake. Days End Farm and Charm City Cakes in Baltimore, Md., have teamed up to offer one lucky eBay bidder the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the stars of the Food Network’s hit television show Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman and Geof Manthorne.
Veterinarian’s Oath Revised to Stress Importance of Animal Welfare
The American Veterinary Medical Association has revised the Veterinarian’s Oath–which all graduates of U.S. veterinary schools take–to stress the importance of animal welfare.
Zenyatta Adapting Smoothly to Farm Life
Zenyatta’s transition from superstar racehorse to broodmare is going smoothly, according to William S. Farish, owner of Central Kentucky’s Lane’s End Farm, where the champion is now being boarded. Owned by Jerry and Ann Moss, Zenyatta arrived at Lane’s End by van the night of Dec. 6 following a flight from Southern California and an appearance at Keeneland Race Course that attracted more than …
