Latest News – The Horse
Vets Assess Back Pain, Vertebral Lesions in Trotting Horses
In a retrospective study of 118 French Trotters, a team of veterinarians found that horses with back pain had more severe and localized lesions identifiable on X ray than horses with no evidence of back pain, but even pain-free horses had lesio
Liability and Horses (Book Excerpt)
Horses often seem to be accidents waiting to happen. It’s important to shield yourself from liability.
Feed and Fuel Costs Rising, Horse Owners Report
The costs of keeping horses have risen for the majority of owners in the last three years, with those in the southeast and south central United States being the hardest hit by escalating feed and fuel prices.
The findings are part of
CEM Investigation: 23 Positive Stallions
A stallion in Wisconsin has become positive stallion No. 23 in an ongoing investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM).
Wisconsin State Veterinarian Robert Ehlenfeldt, DVM, said this horse is considered part of the outbreak th
Horse Owners Needed for Equine Infectious Disease Survey
The Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for participants for a study on equine infectious disease issues. Shana Gillette, PhD, assistant professor in the department of clinical sciences at CSU is the principal in
Pennsylvania Horse Farm Open House to Feature 16 Stables
Young foals romping with their moms. A free ride on a gentle pony. A blacksmith forging new footwear for an accomplished dressage horse. The perfect weekend for families comes together April 24 and 25 during the Pennsylvania Equestrian Horse Fa
Equine First Aid: Being Prepared for Emergencies
The best way to prepare for emergencies is to try to prevent them. Perhaps the best approach to first aid is to minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and disease. Sometimes we do foolish things with, and to, our horses.
WEG Art to Benefit Equine-Industry Charity
The sale of four new prints, as well as the original paintings, will benefit The Race for Education (RFE) and will also commemorate four disciplines
Colorado State Vet Teaching Hospital to Host Open House
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University will host its annual Open House on Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last tours will start at 3:15 p.m.
The Open House includes lectures
Respiratory Tract Abnormalities and Racehorse Performance
Abnormalities in the throats of yearling racehorses will negatively impact the horses’ athletic potential, making careful evaluation of these structures an important part of the prepurchase examination.
“Veterinarians routin
Animal Welfare Council Joins Unwanted Horse Group
The Animal Welfare Council (AWC), a non-profit organization with membership compromised of businesses and organizations involved in caring for animals in recreation, entertainment, sport and industry, is the newest member of the Unwanted Horse
Black Stallion Literacy Foundation Hosts Workshop
A Black Stallion Literacy Foundation (BSLF) professional development workshop was held on the University of Kentucky campus March 25.
The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation aims to use the magic of live horses and books by Walter Far
Eventing Safety with Jimmy Wofford: Eventing Radio Episode 69
Jimmy Wofford talks about safety on this week’s show and we also have a report from Jennie Brannigan on Southern Pines Horse Trials. Ashley Adams
Official WEG Vet, WEG Hopeful Jumper: 2010 Radio Show Episode 83
We are joined by Rood & Riddle vet Dr Chris Newton, and speak to him about being the official vet of the 2010 Alltech World
Adrienne Lyle and a World Cup Final Preview: Dressage Radio Episode 44
Adrienne Lyle joins her trainer and co-host, Debbie McDonald, on the show this week, plus a World Cup Final Preview. Listen in. Dressage Radio Episode
Max Corcoran on Mesh Bags: Horse Tip Daily #170
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through
