Latest News – The Horse
Two Seized Cincinnati Horses Euthanized
Two horses recently removed from an Ohio farm were euthanized due to poor body condition, said Clermont County Communications Director Kathy Lehr.
The two mares were among six allegedly malnourished thoroughbred horses removed by County animal control officials from a Bethel, Ohio, farm on Dec. 28.
Lehr said, “the mares had body conditions of 0.5 on the Read More
Equine Flu Transmission Examined in Report
Public health authorities are looking into how equine influenza spread among 5,000 horses during an outbreak in Australia in 2007. Although the team identified a few possible methods for spreading the virus, including spread by birds and other animals, they reported in a recent review that they were unable to prove whether these potential transmission scenarios occurred.
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Scott Trees on Your Camera’s Settings: Horse Tip Daily #118
World renowned equine photographer Scott Trees joins us to help us take better horse pictures. Scott speaks about the importance of all those settings on
Meet the WEG Discipline: Dressage
Now that we’ve ushered in 2010 and are now officially in the year of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, let’s resume taking a look
Equine Cruelty Summit Planned in Wellington Friday
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host an equine anti-cruelty summit and panel discussion on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at the George Morris Horsemastership Clinics at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla.
ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres will lead a panel discussion on critical equine welfare and anti-cruelty issues affe
Unwanted Horse Best Practices Book Available
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has published a handbook entitled Best Practices: How Your Organization Can Help Unwanted Horses. The handbook includes sections on administration, continuing education, fundraising, support of equine care facilities, matchmaking, direct assistance, breeding control, and euthanasia.
The handbook is part of the UHC’s continuing effort to get
Stall Bedding Preferences Shared by Readers
More than 1,230 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What do you prefer to use for stall bedding?”
California Racehorse Lava Man Retired After Brief Comeback
California’s $5-million gelding Lava Man, who returned to racing after a more than 17-month layoff only to finish last in the San Gabriel Handicap Dec. 27 at Santa Anita, has been retired after his failed comeback attempt, it was confirmed on Jan. 5.
Steve Kenly, who co-owns 9-year-old Lava Man with his father and sister, Dave and Tracy, and Jason Wood, said it was a tough dec
Equine Industry Vision Award Deadline Approaching
The deadline for nominations for the 9th annual Equine Industry Vision Award is Feb. 1, 2010. Pfizer Animal Health sponsors the award in partnership with American Horse Publications (AHP) and developed it to recognize outstanding leadership, creativity, and meritorious contributions in the equine industry.
The 2010 Equine Industry Vision Award will be presented on June 18, 2010, d
Equine Grass Sickness Reviewed
A fatal gastrointestinal disease once limited to Scotland is being seen more frequently in certain parts of the world due to geographical progression, said British researchers.
Debbie McDonald on Double Bridles: Horse Tip Daily #117
Olympic dressage rider Debbie McDonald is co-host of the Dressage Radio Show and does a tip of the week when she is on that show.
Happy Ending
A Shetland pony found wandering the streets of Norwalk, Calif., found a home just in time for Christmas, The L.A. Times reported. The friendly, well-groomed,
Jessica and Missy Ransehousen: 2010 Radio Show Episode 72
Dressage legend Jessica Ransehousen speaks about winning the 2009 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award, and her daughter, Missy, talks about training in Florida and being in
Winter Horse Care Resources
TheHorse.com offers a wealth of information on winter horse care to help you handle the dropping temps.
Steps to Keep Your Newborn Foal Healthy
Knowing how a normal foal should behave and when to call the veterinarian can go a long way toward avoiding a trip to an equine neonatal intensive care unit.
Georgia Horse Shot with Arrows, Reward Offered
A $7,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot arrows at a horse in Fayette County, Ga., on Sunday.
A passerby discovered the wounded mare down in its pasture in Brooks, Ga. The animal had sustained arrow wounds in the spine, neck, and head, said Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Brent Rowan.
