Latest News – The Horse
Equine Influenza Shuts Down UK Rescue
According to a report by Horse and Hound, Bransby Home of Rest for Horses, a Lincolnshire-based charity in the UK, has been forced to temporarily close its doors after an outbreak of equine influenza was identified May 11.
Lookin At Lucky Wins Preakness [UPDATED]
Lookin At Lucky, the beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, redeemed himself in the Preakness Stakes, as he took the lead at the top of the stretch and stubbornly held off pacesetter First Dude and a closing Jackson Bend under new rider Martin Garcia.
Innovations in Dressage Saddles
Frank Stuebben of Stuebben Saddles from Switzerland joins Catherine Haddad and I to explain an innovation in dressage saddles. Take a listen. Dressage Radio Episode
PRO Initiatives & Boyd Martin Hosts
Sinead Halpin and Samantha Lendl from PRO tell us about some new initiatives and Jersey Fresh Course Designer, John Williams, joins us with a review
Chatting with the Champions Kai Vorberg
We continue our Chatting with the Champions Series with a candid conversation with Kai Vorberg, the Reining World Vaulting Champion. Listen in… 2010 Radio Show
Boyd Martin on Sticking to What You Know
Boyd Martin is an international eventer who makes his home in and competes for the United States. Boyd is a very colorful, well liked guy
Dr. Johnson on Equine Chiropractic
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
Resources for Injured Riders
If you spend enough hours in the saddle, it’s likely you’ll one day have an unfortunate rendezvous with gravity and sustain an injury that at
Ride Through Shaker Village
Located in Harrodsburg, just outside Lexington, is the charming and beautiful Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. Founded in 1805, this National Historic Landmark is not
2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit Recap
Several representatives from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture attended the 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit April 26-27 at Lexington’s Downtown Hilton.
Controlling Flies the “Green” Way
With fly season about to kick into full force across the country, several effective “green” methods of fly control are available for any horse owner. According to Laurie Cerny, editor of Green Horsekeeping & The Sustainable Stable magazine, using a combination of methods and eco-friendly products is the key to effective green fly control.
Here are h
Two Horses Test Positive for EIA in Montana
Because two horses recently tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Montana, the Montana Department of Livestock’s Animal Health Division has scheduled a May 17 meeting in Gallatin county to update local horse owners on the situation.
Champion Thoroughbred Sire Skip Away Dies
Skip Away, a three-time Eclipse Award winner and 1998 Horse of the Year, died the morning of May 14 at Rick Trontz’ Hopewell Farm near Midway, Ky., of a cardiac event.
The son of Skip Trial, out of the Diplomat Way mare Ingot Way, was 17 years old. As a sire, he is represented by 20 stakes winners. He stood at Hopewell Farm since his retirement following his 1998 campaign.
Indiana Authorities Suspend Compounding Lab’s License
Franck’s Compounding Lab Inc., the Florida-based company that produced a vitamin and mineral compound blamed for the deaths of 21 polo horses last year, has temporarily lost its license to do business in Indiana. The horses died after receiving a selenium, vitamin B, and potassium compound prepared by the pharmacy. A subsequent investigation into the deaths revealed the compound contained levels o
Prince Harry’s Polo Pony Dies
Drizzle, a cherished polo pony belonging to the Royal Family of Wales, died during a polo match May 8 following a cardiac event, according to several sources.
The 10-year-old dark brown and white spotted mare “could not be saved,” said a spokesperson for the Royal Family at the Clarence House in London. Prince Harry of Wales had been riding her for approximately three mi
