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Blanket Repair Tips
Because horse blankets aren’t cheap, knowing how to effectively repair them can save you hundreds of dollars. If you’re on the road or trail and
Dr. Jenn on the Meditative Grooming Ritual: Horse Tip Daily#142
Dr. Jenn helps riders get into a better mental place so they can communicate better with their horses. Listen in as she speaks about the
Surely Awesome Part 9: Pressure for Dr. Ruggles
On Monday in this excerpt from the Eclipse Press book Equine ER, Dr. Al Ruggles told author Leslie Guttman, while she accompanied him on farm
Ohio Seized Horse Ownership: Federal Ruling Sought
Attorneys in Ohio are asking a U.S. District Court judge to declare an Arabian horse rescue organization the legal owner of horses removed from an Oak Harbor farm last month.
Animal welfare authorities from the Humane Society of Otta
Training: Positive Reinforcement Improves Horse Memory
The research team that demonstrated yearlings perform much better if their training included feed rewards as positive reinforcement is now back to let us know that positive reinforcement gets engrained in young horses’ minds for the long ha
Rachel Alexandra Owner Proposes Zenyatta Races
The principal owner of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra said his filly won’t run against undefeated champion Zenyatta in the Apple Blossom, but he proposed a three-race series in which the two talented female runners would meet.
AVMA Requests Stronger Disease Traceability System
In response to a statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has reaffirmed its call for a strong, national animal disease traceability program
Arthrodesis of the Hock Joint
Osteoarthritis of the distal (lower) hock joints is a common performance problem in sport horses.
Standing Chemical Restraint of Horses
“Many surgical and medical procedures can be accomplished in the standing horse if appropriate combinations of physical and chemical restraint are employed,” began John Hubbell, DVM, MS, professor of veterinary clinical sciences at The Ohio State Uni
Valentine’s Day Countdown
It’s four days before Valentine’s Day 2010. What are you going to do for your horse(s) this year? Here are a four suggestions to show
Darling of British Dressage & Paragon’s First Win: Dressage Radio Episode 37
Laura Bechtolsheimer tells us what it feels like to be breaking British records and playing the Big Game. Plus, Heather Blitz returns as co-host and
Heather Blitz on the Warm Up: Horse Tip Daily #141
Heather Blitz returns with her latest training tip taken from the Dressage Radio Show. Heather speaks to us about the warm up. Listen in. Horse
Other Louisville Attractions
Whether you’re in the River City for a day at the races or you’re just visiting, it’s always fun to check out some of Louisville’s unique (non-horsey)
ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption Names New President
ReRun, a non-profit Thoroughbred adoption program, announced Feb. 10 that Jane Gilbert has been elected as its new president.
A lifelong horsewoman, Gilbert lives on a 36-acre farm in Titusville, N.J., where she and her husband breed
FEI Imposes Sanctions on Controversial Dressage Training Method
Participants in a Feb. 9 conference organized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) sanctioned aggressive riding, including that which results in hyperflexion of the horse’s neck.
“The group redefined
Mongolia Group Requests Riding Helmets
Every year more than 30,000 child jockeys ranging from the ages of 4-10 years old participate in traditional long-distance horse races in Mongolia. Peace Corps Volunteer Kara Estep is working with a local agency called the Department for Childr
