Latest News – The Horse
Choosing a Boarding Stable
All boarding stables are not created equal. Some will provide excellent care for your horse and others, quite simply, will not.
Neck Atrophy
I was told by a trainer that my horse has atrophy in her neck that could cause problems later in life. Can you tell me what I may be facing in the future? She is a 4-year-old mare. What, if anything, can be done?
Sunburn Solutions
My neighbor has a major problem with sunburn on her Appaloosa mare. She is a black mare with spots on her rump that sunburns easily. We have not been able to find anything that has helped it. What do you recommend to help it heal?
Cautions When Administering Medications
Be familiar with medication side effects and drug interactions before administering therapeutic agents to your horse.
Likely lingering in our equine first aid kit, barn and tack room cabinets, or in the horse trailer is an assortment of medications, in bottles, syringes, and tubs, awaiting the next "incident" that might unfold with our horses. Often we
Equine Reproduction Course Offered for Ontario Horse Owners
A two-day equine Reproduction course, designed for anyone interested in learning about artificial insemination (AI) techniques for horses, will be offered Nov. 7-8, 2009, in Clinton, Ontario, at the Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH).
“Now is the time owners should be thinking about getting their mares ready for next breeding season” said Doug
Barbaro’s Brother Lentenor Third in First Start
Lael Stables’ Lentenor, the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, finished third in his career debut on closing day at Keeneland Oct. 31, a race won by the favored Positive Split.
Ridden by Julien Leparoux for trainer Michael Matz, who also conditioned Barbaro, Lentenor waited in traffic along the inside on the turn of the seven-furlong maiden special weight
Corneal Ulcers: Prompt Treatment Key to Success
Advancements in the diagnosis of corneal ulcers, as well their medical and surgical treatment, were among the topics covered by Dr. Dennis Brooks, during the first AAEP Focus on Ophthalmology meeting, held in Raleigh, N.C., in October.
Shock Wave Therapy for Horses
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) isn’t a cure for your horse’s emotional or mental problems, but it might be a treatment option for a number of your equine athlete’s orthopedic and soft tissue ailments.
Tulsa Police Horses Saved; Going to Help Nonprofit Equestrian Programs
In trying to meet the city's budget crisis, Tulsa, Okla., Mayor Kathy Taylor cut the budget for the city's mounted police and ordered it disbanded. The outcry over concern for the fate of the horses resulted in a rescue effort that succeeded, according to Read More
Thoroughbred Trainer Jeff Mullins Barred From NYRA Tracks for Six Months
The New York Racing Association barred the trainer from Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga on Friday (Oct. 30) for violating its barn rules by giving one of his horses an unknown substance and then providing conflicting information about it.
"Racing integrity is a top priority for the New York Racing Association at all times," Neil Getnick, a lawyer for the firm that
White Horse Award for Service to Steve Hiatt
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RCTA) 7th Annual White Horse Award, which recognizes racing-related heroic acts on behalf of human or horse, has been awarded to Steve Hiatt of San Pablo, Calif. Steve, a horse van operator in Northern California, is an unsung hero who routinely answers distress calls to transport critically ill or injured horses to the University of California,
Genetic Diseases in Horses Reviewed for World Equine Vets
While genetic diseases exist in a number of horse breeds, many researchers have focused expressly on issues occurring in the Quarter Horse breed. Thanks to their efforts, genetic tests for several disorders specific to this breed are now commercially available for breeders and horse owners.
"The size of the Quarter Horse industry, the commitment of the American Quarter Hors
Boyd Martin on Show Jumping Preparation: Horse Tip Daily Episode 76
Boyd Martin is an international eventer who makes his home and competes for the United States. Boyd is a very colorful, well liked guy in the
The Equine ER: Stable Scoop Episode 63
Leslie Guttman, the author of the new book Equine ER, joins us to share some of her interesting experiences spending a year with the vets
Dressage from an Adult Amateur: Dressage Radio Episode 23
Joining Debbie McDonald and Chris Stafford on the show this week is Adult Amateur, Jan Coy, who shares with us the ups and downs of
Piroplasmosis: Kentucky Requires Testing of Texas Horses
Due to the ongoing investigation into equine piroplasmosis in the state of Texas, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's State Veterinarian's Office has opted to require testing of all horses from Texas entering the state of Kentucky.
A statement released by the Kentucky State Veterinarian's Office Oct. 29 indicated that more than 100 horses in Texas have now teste
