Latest News – The Horse
FEI: Sapphire’s Disqualification for Protection, Not Punishment
The disqualification of Sapphire at the FEI World Cup Final in Geneva based on findings of hypersensitivity is not intended to punish but to protect, according to officials of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).
The 14-year-old Belgian warmblood mare, equine partner to two-time Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward (USA), is perfectly sound, has no pain, and re
The Year-Round Derby Experience
If you can’t make it within Churchill Down’s gates on the First Saturday in May, don’t worry Ð you can experience the Derby year-round at
Max Corcoran on Bridle Safety: Horse Tip Daily No. 183
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through
Lisa Wilcox on Horses Not Going Forward: Horse Tip Daily Episode 182
International dressage rider Lisa Wilcox is co-host of the Dressage Radio Show and does a tip of the week when she is on that show
Karin Offield & Mary Lauritsen: Dressage Radio Episode 47
Karin Offield shares the Lingh Story Contest that she held recently and we hear from the winner, Mary Lauritsen. Catherine Haddad occupies the co-host seat
Older Horses Doing Poorly Could Have Diabetes
Historically a rare disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus should be considered an important differential diagnosis in mature or elderly horses and ponies with weight loss and excessive drinking and urinating.
NYC Carriage Law Addresses Equine Conditions
New York City carriage drivers will receive their first fare increase in more than 20 years through a new law passed recently. However, some feel it hasn’t gone far enough in improving conditions for the horses.
“The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) does not support Intro. 35 in its current version,” said Ed Sayres, ASPCA president
Amigo Returns Home After Tree Branch Impalement
A horse that was given only a 2% chance of survival four months ago, following a freak accident, was discharged from the University of Tennessee Equine Hospital April 18.
About 100 well-wishers were present to celebrate Amigo’s recovery. The 10-year-old Arabian endurance horse has been fighting for his life at the UT Equine Hospital since January after a 3-foot-long branch somehow pierced hi
Oklahoma Equine Dentist Bill Becomes Law
A bill that allows individuals who are not licensed veterinarians to float horses’ teeth if they meet state certification requirements became law in Oklahoma April 16, when Gov. Brad Henry signed HB 3202.
The measure also amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to allow horse owners and their employees to buy and administer veterinary prescription sedatives sometimes used in teeth-floati
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Numbers Up Again
Experts in Kentucky report that eastern tent caterpillar numbers are up for the third consecutive year, although populations vary from location to location.
According to Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture entomologist, now is the time to check wild cherry and related trees for eastern tent caterpillar activity to determine whether management is necessary.
Purina Recalls Horse Feed Products
Feed manufacturer Purina Mills recalled two lots of its Strategy Professional Formula GX horse feed April 16 after metal fragments were discovered in certain 50-pound bags of the products.
A last resort: Part 4 of Slewpy’s Star
When we last left Slewpy’s Star in this excerpt from the book Equine ER by Leslie Guttman, the Thoroughbred had entered the hospital with severe
Equine Job Fair in New York April 28
The Harness Racing Museum and United States Trotting Association will hold the second Equine Job Fair April 28 from 5-8 p.m EDT at the Museum located at 240 Main Street in Goshen, N.Y. The job fair isn’t breed-specific, organizers said.
The event is free and open to anyone seeking or offering a job in the horse world. Participating employers can be seeking to fill current or f
Breakthrough in Genetic Testing of Embryos
Early this year, frozen embryos that had undergone genetic testing were thawed and successfully transferred into the uteri of surrogate mares at Minitube International Center for Biotechnology in Mount Horeb, Wis.
The benefit of genetic testing of embryos is the ability to detect genetic diseases and traits prior to establishing a pregnancy. There are numerous diseases for which
Toxin Topic: Anticoagulant Rodenticides
Many horse owners do not realize that baits used to kill mice, rats, and small rodents are also poisonous to horses and other mammals.
Positive Hypersensitivity Test Eliminates Sapphire from FEI World Cup Final
The FEI reported that Sapphire, the horse ridden by McLain Ward (USA), has been eliminated from the second round of the FEI World Cup Final in Geneva, Switzerland, and disqualified from the rest of the event following a positive hypersensitivity test. The horse was selected for thermography testing on its legs Friday, April 16.
