Latest News – The Horse
NASCAR Driver Supports Thoroughbred Rescue
Tony Stewart, owner and driver of the No. 14 Old Spice/Office Depot Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Sprint Cup and owner of Stewart/Haas Racing, is also a winner on a different kind of track. In 2010, the Tony Stewart Foundation awarded $20,000
WEG Para Dressage Riders Seek Horses
Dressage legend Robert Dover is working to find suitable mounts for young para dressage riders hoping to compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Becca Hart, Holly Bergay, and Jonathan Wenz are experienced para eq
Horses Needed for Equine Metabolic Syndrome Research Project
Equine metabolic syndrome is a devastating disease characterized by the three main features of obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Certain breeds or individual horses are predisposed to EMS, and are often referred to as “easy keepers.” These
Calder Horse Dead; Barn Under Quarantine
A horse that was suffering from an apparent neurologic illness died the morning of March 22 at Calder Casino & Race Course, Calder officials said.
Calder, in Miami Gardens, Fla., is sending the horse to the University of Florida
Corneal Ulcer Treatment Covered at Vet Conference
With their large, exposed eyes, horses are at risk for diseases of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, said Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, associate professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missou
Shirt Sales Benefit Injured U.S. Olympic Equestrian
Sales of a t-shirt honoring Courtney King-Dye, a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team, remains in a coma after suffering a serious head injury, will help with the mounting expenses associated with her medical care.
Sick Horse at Calder Affects Gulfstream Schedule
Two races on Gulfstream Park’s racing card have been canceled because of a temporary quarantine of horses at nearby Calder Race Course.
The first and sixth races on Sunday were removed from the program.
Sweet! Veterinary Glucometers Accurate for Horses and Foals
Veterinary glucometers provide accurate and precise blood glucose measurements in healthy and sick horses and foals, reported a Colorado State University research team led by Eileen Hackett, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ACVECC.
Unwanted Horses Gain New Supporter
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) announced their newest member, Intervet Schering Plough Animal Health (ISPAH), one of the country’s largest animal health companies.
ISPAH is a global leader in research, development, manufactur
Strangles Vaccine in Europe Proven Safe in Pregnant Mares
A live-attenuated strangles vaccine already in use in Europe has proven safe and effective in pregnant mares, according to a recent study.
The researchers studied the strangles vaccine EQUILIS StrepE (manufactured by Intervet/S
Equine Research Supported by Grayson and Barbaro Fund
Fifteen new research projects to benefit the horse will be launched this year through funding from the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Four Arabian Horses Die in Washington Fire
One of the largest Arabian breeders in the Pasco, Wash., area lost four horses in a barn fire,
Betsy Cohen on Salt Stains: Horse Tip Daily #165
Betsy Cohen has worked for over 10 years with Bickmore. Betsy joins us to share her knowledge on leather care and horse care. Today Betsy
Robert Dover, Please Help 3 Para-Equestrians: 2010 Radio Show Episode 82
This week the 2010 Radio Show has a mission; not just to entertain and inform, but to please help three outstanding and inspiring, young para-equestrians
Baltimore Cart Ponies to be Returned to Owners
Ponies used to pull vendor carts might be back to work soon under an agreement between their owners and City of Baltimore authorities. The ponies are all owned by so-called Arabbers, Baltimore street vendors who sell produce from horse-drawn ca
Ocala Equine Podiatry Center Offers Lameness Symposium
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center offers Sanctuary clients the optimum in foot care.
