Latest News – The Horse
Resistant Parasites: Predatory Fungus Could Aid Control
Predatory fungus Duddingtonia flagrans might be a viable option for the biological control of infective larvae of small strongyles, researchers noted in a recent study.
Adult small strongyles residing in a horse’s large in
UK Farm a Site for Student Learning
Visitors to Fasig-Tipton Company and the Kentucky Horse Park might have noticed the new stone walls and University of Kentucky insignia along Newtown Pike, but might not know what occurs behind those walls on UK’s Maine Chance Equine Campus
EHV-1 Tests Negative on Calder Horse, Shipping Ban Lifted
Calder Casino & Race Course said on the afternoon of March 22 that it is lifting a ban on horses shipping into and out of its property, effective 12:00 a.m. the morning of March 23. However, Calder is maintaining indefinitely a quarantine o
British Eventing: Eventing Radio Episode 68
This week’s show has a British flavor with reigning World Champion, Zara Phillips, Rolex Grand Slam Challenger, Oliver Townend, British Eventing Chief Executive Mike Etherington-Smith
Riding Aside: Stable Scoop Episode 83
Dr. Jennifer Williams joins us to talk about the American Sidesaddle Association, and Judy Hastings speaks to us about The Northwest Aside Group (NAGs), a
Dr. Parrott on Vaccines, Rabies, and Mange: Horse Tip Daily #166
We are very excited to have Dr. Bryan Parrott on the Horse Tip Daily Show with us. Dr. Parrott is a regular on the Stable
And a cherry on top …
Last week, we looked at some of the horse-related and animal books Equine ER’s been reading. We thought we were done, and then the library
Patrik Kittel and Paul Cromier: Dressage Radio Episode 43
Swedish rider, Patrik Kittel joins us this week when our conversation includes preparation for his first World Cup Final, plus President, Paul Cromier, tells us
Courtney King Dye: Dressage Radio Special Update
This is special audio update on Courtney King-Dye’s condition by her good friend and trainer Lendon Gray. This was recorded March 20, 2010. Listen in.
Annual Vaccinations for Horses
Not sure which shots? Dr. Rocky Mason of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute discusses annual equine vaccinations.
Calder Horse Dead; Barn Under Quarantine
A horse that was suffering from an apparent neurologic illness died the morning of March 22 at Calder Casino & Race Course, Calder officials said.
Calder, in Miami Gardens, Fla., is sending the horse to the University of Florida
Horses Needed for Equine Metabolic Syndrome Research Project
Equine metabolic syndrome is a devastating disease characterized by the three main features of obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Certain breeds or individual horses are predisposed to EMS, and are often referred to as “easy keepers.” These
WEG Para Dressage Riders Seek Horses
Dressage legend Robert Dover is working to find suitable mounts for young para dressage riders hoping to compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Becca Hart, Holly Bergay, and Jonathan Wenz are experienced para eq
NASCAR Driver Supports Thoroughbred Rescue
Tony Stewart, owner and driver of the No. 14 Old Spice/Office Depot Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup and owner of Stewart/Haas Racing, is also a winner on a different kind of track. In 2010, the Tony Stewart Foundation awarded $20,000
Rescued Pony Excels as Surrogate Dam
An orphaned Thoroughbred foal named Jerry who was fostered by a rescued mare at World Horse Welfare has been reunited with his grateful owner.
When Jerry lost his own mother last August, his worried owner contacted the National Foali
Horse Rescues Reach Out to Trainers, Owners
With 150 horses currently under care and placement requests on the rise, operators of the Grace Foundation of Northern California hope trainers can help some horses find permanent homes.
The Honoring Equines for Life Project (HELP) R
