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Win Official WEG Medallions, Gold Silver or Bronze
Listeners can win one of the Official Medallions of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. These are made of precious medals and we will be
Megan Ayrault on Stretching
Megan Ayrault is one of the leading authorities on animal massage in the country. Megan joins us to guide you into the world of massage
Julie Goodnight on Cross Ties
Julie Goodnight, clinician, trainer and host of the RFD-TV show “Horse Master with Julie Goodnight” is back to speak to us about how she feels
A Variety Show and a Big Announcement
Helena and Glenn get caught up after weeks of not recording together. They also check in with Cross Country Adventurer Kathleen Dodds and have a
Access Denied
Question: When is an equestrian trail not really a trail? Answer: When access for horses and riders is prohibited or restricted. A viable network of
AAEP Research Fellow Application Deadline Approaching
Applications are now being accepted for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow, which is a $5,000 fellowship for AAEP members beginning careers in equine research. It is made possible through monetary contributions of AAEP past presidents.
Ideal candidates are graduates of an American Veterinary Medical Association-a
Night Vision-Appaloosa Spotting Link Investigated
If you see spots before your eyes when you look at your Appaloosa, chances are your horse’s night vision is as strong as any other horse. But if your Appaloosa is lacking spots on his blanket area, he might not be seeing much at all in the dark.
Pimlico Race Course Earns Full Safety Accreditation
All three Triple Crown host racetracks are now fully accredited by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.
The NTRA announced May 10 Pimlico Race Course, which received provisional accreditation a year ago, is now fully accredited. Pimlico will host the Preakness Stakes, second leg of the Triple Crown, May 15.
Pimlico is the 17th trac
Hoof Lameness: Readers Share Common Complaints
More than 910 readers of TheHorse.com> responded to a poll asking, “What type of hoof lameness have you experienced with your horse?”
Horse Rescued From Tennessee Flood
A 3-year-old Paint horse is safe at home with his owner after traveling more than 10 miles down the Cumberland River when heavy rains caused flooding in Nashville, Tenn., and surrounding areas earlier this month.
The horse was in a pasture when floodwaters swept him away, said owner Cathy Morehead.
A helicopter pilot spotted the stranded horse on a hill 14 miles from Mo
C. Gattii Fungus May Not Pose Serious Equine Threat
A fungus making its way down the western US from Canada may not pose a serious threat to horses, according to researchers familiar with the situation.
Electrolytes
Loss of electrolytes has far-reaching consequences, impacting virtually all of the horse’s body systems.
Leslie Morse on Tip Top’s Recovery
Leslie Morse makes her first appearance on the show this week to share news of Tip Top’s recovery. We also hear from Leslee Covington, Secretary
The story of Clubfoot Sid: Part 1
News flash! Equine ER is heading to the East Coast on book tour June 5-13. Come see us in Manhattan, Long Island, or North Jersey!
TOBA to Hold Breeding Clinic in Lexington, Ky.
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced May 10 that it will hold a Thoroughbred Breeding Clinic May 21-May 23 in Lexington.
The clinic, sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, will offer topics including planning a mating, conformation, foal registration, equine nutrition, pasture management, foaling, and farm management. The clinic features visits to Cast
Animal Sponsorship: A Budget-Friendly Way to Help
When it comes to animals in need, you can’t find a group of people with bigger hearts than horse people. Most of our horses have been “recycled” from a previous job or owner. And when have you ever been to a barn without at least one dog or cat that “just showed up one day” and was promptly given a loving home?
Sadly, there does come a time when most of us
