Latest News – The Horse
Fake Vet Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
A British man who claimed to be a veterinarian and doctor has been sentenced to two years in prison, Horse and Hound reported.
Russell Lewis Oakes registered as a vet in the UK after buying a fake degree certificate on the Internet. Authorities investigated after area veterinarians complained
Haiti–What Can You Do?
This has nothing to do with horses, but it has to do with horse people. We care. Sometimes we seem to care more for animals
Winter Woes
Horse owners around the country are getting hit hard by winter weather. Even the Alpha Mare is dealing with arctic temps and frozen pipes! There
The Dressage Quiz Show: Dressage Radio Episode 33 –
This week the Dressage Radio Show is hosting its first Quiz Show with two teams (Heather Blitz & Lauren Duncan vs. Debbie McDonald & Adrienne
Angelea from HorsegirlTV: Stable Scoop Episode 73
Angelea Kelly Walkup joins us to share her experiences training dressage in the Netherlands with Olympic Gold Medalist Anky Van Grunsven. She also gives us
Revised Understanding Equine Hoof Care Book Available
New material about hoof maintenance, shoes and boots, and diagnostics has been added to the revised edition of Heather Smith Thomas’ Understanding Equine Hoof Care, now available from Eclipse Press.
This handy reference covers a wide array of topics including cleaning and tri
Kentucky Horse Council Modifies Mission
The Kentucky Horse Council said Jan. 12 it has modified its mission statement to offer a “more accurate reflection” of how its role in the equine community has evolved.
The KHC board of directors recently adopted the new mission statement, officials said. It reads: “The Kentucky Horse Council is a non-profit organization dedicated, through education and leadership,
Equine Environmental Impact Study to Include UK Faculty Member
The five-year project, titled “Environmental Impacts of Equine Operations,” will focus on three areas: horse and pasture interaction; nutrient management and manure management; and water, soil, and air quality in horse operations.
Prudent Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Equine veterinarians commonly prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for horses to treat a myriad of diseases, including colic, respiratory disease, and lameness. NSAIDs are also very common in human medicine, and include such drugs as aspirin and ibuprofen. Most horse owners have probably used NSAIDs too, such as phenylbutazone, or “bute,” in one of their horses
Dead Donkeys, Horses Found; Texas Rancher Faces Charges
A Texas man remains in jail following his arrest on animal cruelty charges for allegedly maltreating donkeys and horses on his property.
Acting on a complaint on Sunday, Fannin County Sherriff’s Office and Habitat for Horses investigators discovered the carcasses of at least 22 Miniature Donkeys and three horses on a Leonard, Texas, ranch. Nine allegedly malnourished Miniature
Frozen Hose Haiku
It’s that time again! Show off your syllabic subjugation skills with a new round of horsey haiku. Our subject: winter stable management. (To review, haiku
Maggie Connolly on Rewarding a Horse: Horse Tip Daily #122
Today’s tip comes compliments of our friends at Equestrian Life. Maggie Connolly speaks to us about rewarding a horse. Listen in. Horse Tip Daily #122
Judy Smith on the Do’s and Dont’s of Trail Riding: Horse Tip Daily #121
Judy Smith speaks to us about the Do’s and Don’ts of Trail Riding.
Kudos to the Bluegrass Conservancy
The Bluegrass Conservancy reached an important milestone recentlyÑ10,000 acres of farmland protected from future commercial development in Central Kentucky. This means that a substantial chunk
Winter horse health care resources, Ryder Report hits the road
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Thoroughbred Rankings Revised, Zenyatta Still Tops Rachel
It was revealed at the World Thoroughbred Rankings press conference in London, England on Jan. 12 that Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra, instead of being fourth and fifth, respectively, in the final global standings for 2009, should really be third and fourth.
Zenyatta’s official rating of 128 should increase 131 bec
