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Virginia Tech Partnership to Help Vet Students Interested in Research Careers
The Center for Public and Corporate Veterinary Medicine, a part of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, will partner with the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) to create new opportunities to help veterinary students who seek research-oriented careers focused on laboratory investigations and animal disease surveillance.
Competitive Trail Riding & One Dangerous Woman
On this wild episode we meet the most dangerous woman on horseback and we speak to a man who is destined for a national title
Tiana Coudray and Her Cross Country Adventure
Tiana Coudray is Ashley’s Interview this week sharing her recent trip across the country trip, and what’s on her iPod! Plus, another useful Tip of
Isabell Werth & Young Rider Isabelle Leibler
We catch up with Isabell Werth who has successfully resumed her campaign after the birth of her son Frederik. And co-host, Mary Lauritsen, begins a
Scott Trees on Shooting Black Horses
World renowned equine photographer Scott Trees joins us to help us take better horse pictures. Scott speaks about the art of photographing black horses. Listen
Dr. Johnson on Lameness Part 1
Dr. Jenny E. Johnson is a regular contributor to the Jumping Radio Show. We share some of her tips with you here on the Horse
Bourbon Tasting at Woodford Reserve & Cheryl Dell
We talk to Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris about what it takes to make proper Kentucky Bourbon, and we catch up with our spotlight
Outdoor Equine Expo to Highlight Ontario Horse Industry
Canada’s inaugural Outdoor Equine Expo, scheduled for June 4-7, will target all horse owners in the Ontario area, from elite professionals to young riders. The all-breeds and all-discipline event will be held at the Arkell Research Station, part of the University of Guelph’s network of research facilities across Ontario. Admission on June 4 is free, with doors opening at 2 p.m.
Study: White Markings Sell Well, Don’t Impact Health
Breeding colorful horses, especially with various white markings, seems to breed good business without raising significant health concerns, according to Swiss researchers. Representing the primary breed of the Swiss national stud, 974 Franche-Montagne horses were evaluated for the effects of their colors and white markings on their health and marketability. Breeders and buyers wer
Thoroughbred Breeder Gets Maximum Sentence for Neglect
Citing a “failure to recognize” bad acts and a “lack of remorse,” Judge George J. Pulver Jr. on May 18 handed down the maximum possible sentence to prominent Thoroughbred owner and breeder Ernest Paragallo. Convicted on 33 counts of animal neglect, a Class A misdemeanor, Paragallo was sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay fines totaling $33,000 ($1,000 for eac
Hendra Case Confirmed in Queensland
One case of Hendra virus has been confirmed, while an exposed horse has tested negative for the disease in Queensland, Australia. Biosecurity Queensland confirmed the case May 20 and on May 21 reported initial negative tests for the second horse.
The first horse showed acute neurological signs and upon veterinary examination exhibited normal respiratory and heart rates, but was fo
U.S. WEG Reining Team to be Determined at Battle in the Saddle
The U.S. Equestrian Federation National Open Reining Championship and official United States Equestrian Team Selection Trial for the Adequan U.S. Reining Team will take place July 10 during the Battle in the Saddle at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City.
The Battle in the Saddle special reining event will decide who qualifies to represent the US in competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI
What’s Good for the Goose…
A recent guest editorial on Eurodressage.com has me shaking my head in disbelief. The writer, Mr. Ton Corbeau, is editor-in-chief of De Hoefslag, the largest
Got a Horse Story to Share?
This may not be weird horse news, but it’s a way to share your horse story with the rest of the world! The Horses in
Equine Movie Stars to Participate in Northeast Equine Expo
Rescued horses and equine movie stars, along with dozens of clinics and demonstrations, will make for a family-friendly Memorial Weekend at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
The horse stars of the Disney movies Hidalgo and soon-to-be released Secretariat will perform at Northeast Equine Expo at Belmont Park, May 29-30.
Secretariat is based on a true stor
Hydration and Electrolyte Depletion a Continual Challenge
Hydration and electrolyte depletion remain important factors to consider in endurance horses. Yet the impact of electrolyte supplementation on performance remains unclear and potential side effects may exist, relayed Harold Schott II, MS, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, a professor at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine at the 2010 Kentucky Equine Research Nutrition Confere
