Latest News – The Horse
Bromont Report: Will Coleman and David O’Connor
Will Coleman makes his debut on the show this week following his win at Bromont CCI*** and David O’Connor assesses the Canadian team’s progress following
Moving Up the Levels and the PRO-AM Status
Boyd Martin joins us this week to discuss Moving Up The Levels and the PRO-AM status. Take a listen here. Eventing Radio Episode 83 –
Loos on the Loose
This week on Stable Scoop we get another interesting update on Kathleen’s Wild Ride and then we speak with Trent Loos of Loos Tales about
Training in the Summer Heat and Learning Tests
Heather Blitz returns to co-host the show this week and discuss the important topics of training in the heat and learning tests. Listen in. Dressage
Visit Louisville and Our Spotlight Eventer Jessica Phoenix
A very special place to visit while you’re here for the Games, and a report from our spotlight eventer Jessica Phoenix on a busy and
News and the Para-Webathon Results
We catch up on the latest WEG news, and discuss the highlights of our incredible night hosting the very successful First Ever Para Webathon, the
Irish Castles and Hay Bags
We take you from “Horse Husband Friendly Hay Bags” to Irish Castles on this journey into the world of Tack and Habit, listen in… Tack
Salve and Logs
Helena and Glenn have fun looking at two new products this week. Sore No-More Salve and Prologs are on the block today, see what Helena
Study: Cream Effective for Horses With Aural Plaques, But Not Intended for All
A cream containing 5% imiquimod (an immune-boosting drug) effectively and completely treated aural plaques in horses, but side effects of the drug (e.g., inflammatory reaction) limit the cream’s usefulness, reported a group of researchers from Minnesota and California.
Aural plaques are usually white, crusty lesions covering a layer of shiny red skin found on the inside (concave surface) of a
American Humane Association Awards Grant for Horse Stall Fans
Beating the heat is the goal for Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP), and with a recent $2,000 grant from the American Humane Association’s Meacham Foundation Memorial, the Purple Haze Center will accomplish just that.
Sixteen individual hard-wired fans will be installed above each of the horse stalls in the Purple Haze Center, the state-of-the-art horse adoptio
Kentucky Horse Park’s Nicholson Receives Equine Industry Vision Award
Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director John Nicholson is the recipient of the ninth annual Equine Industry Vision Award.
Pfizer Animal Health, a world leader in discovering and developing innovative animal prescription medicines and vaccines, and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Nicholson with the award at a ceremonial breakfast held June 18 during the AHP 2010 40th Ann
London Olympics 2012: Bob Ellis Named Jumping Course Designer
Bob Ellis (GBR) has been appointed as the Jumping course designer for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The appointment of the British designer, who produced the courses for last year’s Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships, was announced by London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG).
Ellis will be responsible for the courses for all the Jumping competitions and als
16 Countries Sending Teams to Compete for AQHYA World Cup
The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup, an international leadership event that includes educational horsemanship clinics and a friendly Olympic-style competition, is hosting youth from 16 countries July 3-11 in Oklahoma City.
Each of the 16 teams consist of five competing American Quarter Horse Youth Association members. Additionally, teams can bring leadership participants.
100 Days to Go!
Today Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is commemorating 100 days to the opening ceremonies with a celebration in downtown Lexington, Ky., and live video of
Lyme Disease in Horses: Facts and Fallacies
Lyme disease is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that is spread to some mammals via the bite of specific hard-bodied ticks. Also known as borreliosis, it is widely considered the most important insect-borne bacterial infection in North America. But it is unknown whether ticks transmit the bacterium to horses and cause disease or because the two coexist.
WEG Horse Feed Plan Emphasizes Consistency
With approximately 700 horses from dozens of countries anticipated for the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), feed management represents a vital part of the plan to ensure these elite athletes maintain optimal health and welfare throughout the competition. An elaborate plan is in place to make sure there’s as little disruption to their normal feeding program as possible.
