Latest News – The Horse
Rare White Thoroughbred to Debut at Turfway
When Paul Megson attended the 2007 Keeneland November breeding stock sale with his young daughter, Valerie, he had his eye on a particular weanling that stood out from the hundreds of other catalog entries because of one obvious reason: his pur
Miniature Horse Named America’s ‘Most Heroic Pet’
A Miniature Horse named Magic has been named the “Most Heroic Pet in America” by the AARP.
Magic, a therapy horse, has touched thousands of patients over the past few years. She is a special friend to an 8-year-old girl who
AVMA Documents Vet Industry Trends
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has revealed a number of interesting trends in veterinary medicine and animal care, sourced from its most recent membership data.
For example, new AVMA data shows that veterinarians
2010 Horse Industry Directory Available
The American Horse Council’s Horse Industry Directory, a national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources, and racing and gaming organizations, is a yearly effort to bring to you a definitive
Researchers Reverse Temporary Immunocastration
Stallions which do not fully recover breeding capacity after temporary castration via a vaccine that works against reproductive hormone GnRH can now be assisted through daily injections of buserelin, a GnRH agonist, said European researchers.
Elisabeth McMillan on Social Media in Business: Horse Tip Daily #164
EquestrianProfessional.com founder Elisabeth McMillan joins us with some very helpful tips on how to run your equestrian business better and more profitably. Today she speaks
Spring at the Horse Park
Spring is beginning to show its face in the Bluegrass. Pastures are slowly changing from brown to green, mares and foals are in abundance, and
Max Corcoran on Soft Tack Syndrome: Horse Tip Daily #163
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
LSU Vet School Art Show Features Animals
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s 23rd Annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art begins with an opening reception on March 27 at 6 p.m. in the school’s library. The exhibition will be on display in the School of Veterinary
Fly Spray Effects Vary by Insect, Application
How well a fly spray kills certain insects depends on the species of the insect and length of application.
Human WNV Infection Reported Following Equine Necropsy
A veterinary student was diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV) in May 2009 after performing a necropsy on a 4-month-old Welsh pony from Gauteng, South Africa.
Six days after performing the necropsy, the student developed fever, malais
Racing Safety Alliance Releases Updated Standards
As expected, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance has updated its code of standards to include wagering security measures.
The NTRA announced the code for 2010 in a March 17 release. The code can
Mobile Equine Clinic Hitting the Road
Horse owners on rural farms in Missouri and Illinois will have access to a new mobile equine clinic offered by Tim Ellis, DVM, and Burny Baxter, DVM, of Mid Rivers Equine Centre in Wentzville, Mo.
“The purpose of our remote-loca
AHC Releases Report on Equestrian Access
Today, the American Horse Council released its 2009 Report on Equestrian Access on Federal Land. The 2009 report is intended to provide a brief overview of the responses the AHC received from equestrians to its ongoing access survey in 2009.
Ladies’ Choice
This year marks the fifth anniversary of March to the Arch, an AQHA event featuring cross dressing, micro-piglets, and more–all for a good cause. AQHA’s
Meet the WEG Discipline: Para-Equestrian Dressage
Of the many milestones accompanying the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, I find one especially exciting: This will be the first equestrian world championships
