Latest News – The Horse
Digital Image Makers Partner with American Humane Association
A California company that uses green screen technology to produce digital images of horses and other animals for use in print and film advertisements and other applications has partnered with the American Humane Association, a national organization that monitors the care of animals used in film and television projects to ensure they are photographed in safe, low-stress environments.
Courageous Comet Named 2009 Rood & Riddle Thoroughbred Sport Horse of the Year
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) held its 25th annual National Awards Dinner in Lexington, Ky, Sept. 10, honoring the achievements of Thoroughbred owners and breeders in North America. A new honor instituted this year, the Rood & Riddle Thoroughbred Sport Horse of the Year Award was awarded to top eventing horse, Courageous Comet, owned by Tom and Becky Holder.
Out-of-Competition Testing Set to Begin in Kentucky
Regulators in Kentucky are planning to begin out-of-competition testing within the next seven to 10 days after Gov. Steve Beshear signed the new regulation to take effect on an emergency basis.
Acting on a request from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission that it be implemented on an emergency basis so it would be in place in advance of the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Churc
Horse Tip Daily 294 – Darley Newman on Eco-Friendly Equestrian Travel
Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share some equestrian travel tips. Today she talks about Eco-Friendly equestrian vacations, listen
2010 Radio Show Episode 109 – Eventing, Reining, Arabians & the Final Countdown
We discuss the US and Canadian eventing team Final Selection Trials in Georgia – GO JESSIE! Also, eventer Captain Geoff Curran, a late and somewhat
Horse Tip Daily 293 – Shawna Karrasch on Setting Up For Success
Shawna Karrasch shares with us tips that she has learned through the years training horses and many other creatures great and small with On-Target training.
Horse Tip Daily 292 – World Equestrian Games Coverage Preview
Glenn the Geek gives you a heads up on all the coverage of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games by HRN. Listen in… Horse Tip
The Horse’s Skeleton: Forelimbs
Learn about the structure and function of your horse’s forelimbs with Dr. Roberta Dwyer of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center.
World Equestrian Games/FEI Competition Veterinary Care
Dr. Nathan Slovis describes how equine health issues will be handled during the World Equestrian Games.
WEG: What are the U.S. Teams Up To?
Ten days to go before the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), held Sept. 25-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky., and the American horses and riders are putting the finishing touches on their preparation. Where are they and what are they up to?
WEG: USEF Announces Eventing Team
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following horse/rider combinations as the team and individuals to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) which will take place from Sept. 25-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky. The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team (in alphabetical or
Semen Optimization Increases Fertility of Subfertile Stallions
Veterinarians at The Georgia and Philip Hofmann Research Center for Animal Reproduction at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., have enjoyed notable success with semen optimization processing techniques. These techniques are valuable tools in equine reproduction for select stallions that might need some level of assistance with the quality of their semen. According to Reg
Toxin Topic: Alsike Clover and Red Clover
Alsike and red clover can be associated with less common conditions in horses such as photosensitivity and liver disease.
Horse Trust Appeals For Donations to Cover $37,000 Hay Shortfall
Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is facing an additional bill of $36,564 for hay and haylage this year due to a shortfall in production and the rising cost of hay. Last year, The Horse Trust was able to produce the majority of hay and haylage it needed for the winter from its 200 acres of paddocks. But due to the dry weather conditions this year, it has only been able to pr
WEG: USEF Announces Driving Team
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following drivers to the U.S. Driving Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held Sept. 25-Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The following drivers have been named to the U.S. Team (in alphabetical order):
World Equestrian Games Horse Care
What makes the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games “bigger and better” from a horse care/management standpoint?
