Latest News – The Horse
Penn Vet Receives Gift for State-of-the-Art Equine Surgical Suite
The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center has received a $1 million leadership gift from Gail Riepe of Cockeysville, Md., toward the $17 million required to build a state-of-the-art equine surgical suite at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals. Riepe is a 1968 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is part of a loyal Penn family. Her father, husban
Stable Scoop Episode 114 – Wild Rides, Barns and Games
Helena and Glenn are back with an update on Kathleen’s Wild Ride, Helena’s Barn Building and Glenn’s adventures at WEG. A day of catching up,
Eventing Radio Episode 102 – Max Corcoran
Max Corcoran reviews the World Equestrian Games from a groom’s perspective and shares her own impressions and memories. Tune in right here. Eventing Radio Episode
Horse Tip Daily 320 – Jennifer H. on Sweats and Depends
Glenn the Geek’s wife Jennifer H. joins him for practical horse and barn tips. The title says it all today, listen in to see why.
Dressage Radio Episode 74 – Totilas
This week’s show takes on a different perspective as we hear from people around the world of what they think about the sale of Totilas.
Horse Tip Daily 319 – We Need Your Help
The Horse Radio Network asks for your help. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily #319 – Show Notes and Links: Check out all of Glenn the
Report of Thoroughbred Mares Bred Shows Continued Declines
Statistics from The Jockey Club for the 2010 breeding season show that the number of stallions that serviced mares fell 9.3% and the number of mares bred fell 10.5% when compared to the same period a year ago.
Horse’s Age and Rider’s Experience Affect Horse Injury
When it comes to horse management, “experience is the best teacher.” According to a recent study by Swedish researchers, experienced staff might help protect your horse against orthopaedic injuries. The study tried to ascertain which horses at riding schools suffered fewer orthopaedic injuries. The researchers examined 99 horses at eight riding schools that carried life
New York Animal Abuser Registry: Database Designer Offers Boost
The operator of an online database that tracks animal abuse cases nationwide is offering to help animal welfare authorities in New York develop the nation’s first registry for convicted animal abusers. Earlier this month, lawmakers in Suffolk County, N.Y., unanimously passed IR 1879, a bill that establishes an online animal abuser registry similar to databases containing infor
University of Louisville Expands Commitment to Equine Education and Entrepreneurship
More than 100 dignitaries, alumni, donors and students gathered on Oct. 10 to celebrate the groundbreaking for a new equine center wing, the first-ever addition to the University of Louisville College of Business. The two-story, eco-friendly 7245 sq. ft. addition will cost $3.38 million and will include a green roof and sky garden. “Today we expand the college’
WEG: All Human Athletes Tested Negative for Prohibited Substances
The FEI announced today that all urine samples taken from athletes competing at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games have tested negative for prohibited substances. The announcement comes just one week after the FEI revealed that all equine blood and urine samples were also free of prohibited substances. “Clean sport is one of the FEI’s major goals,” FEI Presi
Horse Tip Daily 318 – Tammy Sronce on Riding a Pattern
The most dangerous woman on horseback, Tammy Scronce, joins us with tips on training for extreme sports. Today she speaks about riding a pattern for
Horse Tip Daily 317 – Helena B. on Moving Those Nasty Stall Mats
Helena B. from the Tack and Habit Radio Show shares her story on moving stall mats into her new barn. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily
Tack and Habit Episode 23 – Stretch and Flex that Vice Grip
Listen Now: Glenn and Helena catch up after the World Equestrian Games and barn building. Plus, we chat about a new use for vice grips
Emergency and Winter Preparedness
No matter where you live in North America, you may have been hearing that long-range weather forecasts are calling for some pretty bad weather for
Racing Consortium Makes Drug Withdrawal Time Recommendations
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium board of directors has recommended withdrawal guidelines and plasma thresholds for a bronchodilator, a muscle relaxant, and four anabolic steroids. According to a release from RMTC, the scientifically identified withdrawal guidelines and plasma thresholds are for the short-acting bronchodilator glycopyrrolate, the muscle relaxant methoc
