Latest News – The Horse
A Tale of Two Rescues
A reader recently shared the story of two horse rescues with similar names, one doing good work, the other not so good. Someone posting on
Agrosecurity, You, and Your Horses
Discussion of threats to U.S. agrosecurity (security of agriculture industries) and ways we can protect ourselves and our horses from intentional and unintentional threats.
Measuring for Clotting Disorders Might Help Predict Outcome for Colicky Horses
A simple blood test to measure plasma D-Dimer concentration in horses with colic might help veterinarians predict severity of cases, as concentrations are higher in horses with severe gastrointestinal (GI) disease, according to a group of University of Barcelona researchers.
Readers Horses’ Go Barefoot in the Winter
More than 910 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you change your horse’s shoes during the winter?”
Horse Euthanized After Collision at Aqueduct Race Track
A 4-year-old gelding was euthanized Nov. 27 after a collision during a race at Aqueduct Race Track in Jamaica, N.Y.
Penn State’s Patricia Comerford Wins Outstanding Service Award
Patricia M. Comerford, extension equine specialist in Penn State’s Department of Dairy and Animal Science (DAS), received the 2010 Outstanding Service Award at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup last week in Louisville, Ky.
Thoroughbred Stallion Mr. Greeley Euthanized
Gainesway Farm stallion Mr. Greeley was euthanized early Nov. 30. The 18-year-old son of Gone West was diagnosed with laminitis several weeks ago. His condition recently deteriorated.
Tack and Habit Episode 28 – Schleeze Zocks
More horse husband safe gifts from Glenn and Helena goes crazy and breaks the budget. Did she actually buy the $4,000 saddle and is she
Jumping Radio Show Episode 38 – Inspirational People Series: Kathy Kusner
Kathy Kusner is our featured guest as part of the Inspirational People Series. Listen in right here. Jumping Radio Episode 38 – Show Notes and
Jumping Radio Show Episode 37 – Toronto World Cup Grand Prix winner Brianne Goutal
Toronto World Cup Grand Prix winner and rising star, Brianne Goutal joins me to share her successes and aspirations, and Tania Cubitt from Performance Horse
Jumping Radio Show Episode aaep-2006 – Lene & Eirin Bruheim
Two Texas teenagers, Lene & Eirin Bruheim, share sibling ambitions to make it to the top of the sport and tell us what they think
Investigators Disagree Over Colorado Horse Deaths
This was written by one of our freelance writers, Pat Raia. It seems rather appropriate that the image on the upper left-hand side of this
Horseback Rider Pain
Jochen Schleese, Master Saddler of Schleese Saddlery, discusses the pain a poor-fitting saddle can cause you and how it can compromise your ride.
Improving Gastrointestinal Tract Healing in Horses after Colic
Cutting-edge research conducted on microscopic tunnels in horses’ intestinal walls has revealed that these channels play a key role in helping intestines heal after life-threatening colic episodes.
FEI Prohibited Substance App Now Available for Android Phones
Three weeks after launching its iPhone application for the Equine Prohibited Substances list, the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced that the app is now available on Android smartphones.
Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center Announces Continuing Education Schedule
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2010-11 Tuesday Talks schedule. This series of free lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and industry professionals with valuable insight and practical advice related to a wide array of equine health care topics.
