Latest News – The Horse
Livestock Death Prompts Call for Emergency Protocol
In response to two separate incidents involving livestock in public places, David Wilson, DVM, director of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of California, Davis, is calling for a complete review of animal use and handling procedures for all animals intended for public exhibition. John Madigan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor of veterinary medicine a
Judge Denies Request to Halt Nevada Mustang Gather
A U.S. District Court judge in Nevada has declined to grant a wild horse advocate’s second request for a temporary restraining order designed to prevent the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from gathering horses from the Rock Creek and Little Humboldt Horse Management Areas in northwestern Elko County. The BLM began removing excess animals from the Owyhee, Rock Creek, and Littl
Checking the Vitals: Heart Function and Sound
Knowing how to identify abnormalities in your horse’s heart rate and rhythm will help you and your veterinarian treat him or her when illness strikes.
Kentucky Derby and Preakness Winners Will Meet Again in Saturday’s Haskell
Led by Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brandswinner Super Saver and Preakness Stakes winner Lookin At Lucky, one of the deepest fields in the 43-year history of the IZOD Haskell Invitational was drawn July 29 at Monmouth Park. A field of eight 3-year-olds was entered for the $1 million Haskell on Aug. 1, a race that could go a long way in determining the 3-year-old champion. In a
Kentucky Horse Park: Final WEG Preparations
Kentucky Horse Park executive director John Nicholson discusses how the park is prepared for the World Equestrian Games and beyond.
Eventing Radio Episode 89 – Great Partnerships Series: Memories of Charisma
Lucinda Green joins us this week to review the British selection for the World Equestrian Games squad. Mark Todd shares memories of Charisma in our
Jumping Radio Episode 21 – Ready for Take-off and Form over Fences
More advice on some principles of correct jumping techniques: Ready for Take-off and Form over Fences. Listen in. Jumping Radio Episode 21 – Ready for
Stable Scoop Episode 101 – Clicker Training Comes Back
Join us as we speak with Shawna Karrasch about the resurgence of On-Target Training (clicker) your horse and we get an update on Kathleen’s Wild
Eventing Radio Episode 88 – Inspirational People: Denny Emerson
We begin our new series of ÔInspirational People’ with Denny Emerson. And we ask if professional qualifications are necessary for a career with horses? Listen
Jumping Radio Episode 20 – Course Design at Home
Are you ready to build a course? Course Designing at Home and Distances or Un-related Distances. Listen in right here. Jumping Radio Episode 20 –
Stable Scoop Episode 100 – The Unwanted Horse Part 2
We share with you a fascinating conversation that Alan and Jymmy Kay, hosts of the Western Radio Show, had with Dr. Don Hoglund DVM about
Stable Scoop Episode 99 – The Unwanted Horse Part 1
We share with you a fascinating conversation that Alan and Jymmy Kay, hosts of the Western Radio Show, had with Dr. Don Hoglund DVM about
Western Radio Show Episode 13 – Let’s Go Swimming
Exercising and therapeutic treatment of your horse by swimming! Listen in… Western Radio Show Episode 13 – Let’s Go Swimming: Hosts: Alan Moorhead and Jymmy
Horse Tip Daily 246 – Dr. De Leeuw on Better Trail Riding
Dr. De Leeuw is a Veterinarian with a twist. She specializes and is well known for her chiropractic and acupuncture work. Listen in as she
Tack and Habit Episode 11 – Tred-Not on My Swagman
Bzzzzzzz is what you will be hearing with Helena’s pick this week, the Tred-Not Deer Fly Patches. Plus, Glenn is stylin in his new Outback
WEG: Kentucky State Vet’s Office Safeguards Equine Athletes at Games
The Kentucky state veterinarian’s office has the yeoman’s responsibility to regulate and manage the importation of an estimated 800 horses representing 62 countries that are scheduled to participate in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Sept. 25-Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington. “The World Equestrian Games are far greater in size and scope th
