Latest News – The Horse
Horse Tip Daily 230 – Dr. Johnson on the Hind Limb Part 2
Dr. Jenny E. Johnson is a regular contributor to the Jumping Radio Show. We share some of her tips with you here on the Horse
Horse Tip Daily 229 – Reese Koffler-Stanfield on the Leg Yield
Reese Koffler-Stanfield is a International Dressage Rider and an up and coming star in the United States dressage world. She shares her insights on using
Horse Tip Daily 228: Dr. Nerida Richards on FeedXL
Dr. Nerida Richards joins us from Australia to share tips on Equine Nutrition. Today she speaks about our newest sponsor FeedXL. Listen in… Horse Tip
Donkey Cruelty Case in Russia
As reported by Horse & Hound, a donkey was forced to parasail on a Russian beach last week in what has been deemed an act of animal cruelty. The donkey was attached to the parasail over the Sea of Azov in the in the Krasnodar region of Southern Russia.
Beating The Heat at Tevis
When riders mount up this morning for the 55th Tevis Cup Ride they will be attempting a 100-mile horseback journey from Lake Tahoe to Auburn, Calif. When they begin their ride at the 7,200-foot-altitude Robie Equestrian Park, they will take with them the equipment and precaution necessary to keep their horses from overheating on the trail.
Del Mar Cancels Training Due to Surface Issue
Del Mar canceled training on its main track the morning of July 22, when it was determined that there had been some separation of its Polytrack materials in the stretch area that caused some inconsistencies in the surface makeup.
Top Show Jumper Oki Doki Dead
Oki Doki, owned by Jose Larocca and famous for his partnership with former owner/rider Albert Zoer, died Tuesday, July 20, after complications from surgery to repair an injured tendon.
WWII Museum Exhibit to Honor Hooved Heroes
The phrase “heroes of the second World War” might conjure up scenes from Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, or Pearl Harbor, but another kind of hero emerges in an exhibit that launched yesterday, July 22, in New Orleans. This hero did not work for pay, but he took pride in a job well done; he was as loyal as any soldier, but with twice as many legs. This hero was the horse
Checking the Vitals: Abdominal Sounds
Unlike heart and respiratory rates, abdominal sounds do not punch a specific time clock for generating “gut sounds.” The rhythmic peristaltic churning of food mixed with fluids within the gut varies in slower waves depending on meal time, the meal itself, and the level of activity. You don’t actually “time” bowel sounds, but you do want to know if they are present.
New ELISA Test for EPM Diagnosis Developed at the Gluck Center
Diagnostic assays for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) developed under the leadership of Daniel Howe, PhD, a molecular parasitologist at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, are now available exclusively at Equine Diagnostic Solutions LLC (EDS).
Bill Casner, Owner of Kentucky Derby Winner Super Saver: Episode 3
Bill Casner, the owner of the Kentucky Derby winner speaks to Alan and Jymmy Kay about Super Saver, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. Mr.
Barrel Racing with Tammy & Jackie: Episode 2
Conversation with superstars Tammy Fischer and Jackie Jatzlau about all facets of barrel racing – and hauling down the road with your sister! Listen in….
Latest Round of Endorsements for the AHC’s Welfare Code of Practice
The American Horse Council (AHC) announces the American Saddlebred Horse Association, Appaloosa Horse Club, Harness Horsemen International, Kentucky Horse Council, North American Trail Ride Conference, and the National Reined Cow Horse Association have recently endorsed the Welfare Code of Practice.
University of Maryland Hosting Pasture Weed Educational Event
The University of Maryland’s Equine Studies Program is hosting its third Pasture Walk at the Equine Rotational Grazing Demonstration site on Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. EDT.
Update on Equine and Canine Influenza
The best way to protect your horses and dogs from influenza virus is to vaccinate at-risk animals, practice good hygiene, and isolate infected animals, according to Tara C. Anderson, DVM, MPH, a PhD candidate at the University of Florida.
Good Horse Luck and Good Karma, Tevis Style
Horsemen have always been a superstitious lot. For the Tevis Cup, a 100-mile equestrian endurance ride from Lake Tahoe to Auburn, Calif., riders pull out all the stops to improve their chances of completing the race in the required 24 hours. That includes calling on lucky charms, good luck trees, special numbers, and horoscope readings.
