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Neurologic or Musculoskeletal? (AAEP 2009 )
Dr. Bred Bentz discusses some of the ways a vet discerns the root of lameness.
Up, Up and Away: Dressage Radio Episode 29
Heather Blitz, an old friend of the show, occupies the co-host chair this week to talk about her return to the U.S., and also offers
Dr. Tucker on the Horse’s Tongue: Horse Tip Daily Episode 103
It is always fun speaking with Dr. Geoff Tucker. He is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of
Unforgettable
Like the beam of a lightless star (W.S. Merwin) … This time of year makes me think of the people and animals who aren’t in
Herbal Insulin Resistance Treatment Options Reviewed
Insulin resistance has profound consequences for affected horses, yet there are currently no licensed treatment options. Management of the condition is primarily aimed at modifying the affected horse’s diet, maintaining a healthy body condition score, and instituting a regular exercise program. Considering the “distinct lack of equine-specific research,” Glenys
Equine Injury Data Called Critical to Racing
The Jockey Club Equine Injury Database has compiled statistics over a 12-month period for 84% of all flat racing in North America, but now comes the process of analyzing the data in an attempt to quantify the results.
Dr. Mary Scollay, equine medical director for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and veterinary consultant for the EID, said Dec. 9 stats were taken from Nov. 1, 2
WEG: German Company to Supply Footing for 2010 Games
The World Games 2010 Foundation announced Dec. 3 that OTTO Sport- und Reitplatz GmbH of Germany will be the official footing supplier of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The Games feature the world championships of eight equestrian sports at the Kentucky Horse Park from Sept. 25 through Oct. 10, 2010 in Lexington, Ky.
OTTO Sport is a family-run company with more than 2
University of Minnesota Extension Offers Regional Horse Owner Programs
The University of Minnesota Extension Horse Team is offering two regional horse owner education programs in early 2010. Each program offers research-based information presented by knowledgeable speakers. The programs are held on Saturdays and begin at 1 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) and end at 4:30 p.m. The dates, locations and topics are as follows:
Videos: Readers Share What They’d Like to See on TheHorse.com
More than 520 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “On what horse health care topics would you like to see in-depth videos?”
Results were as follows:Â
Florida Practitioner John Mitchell Installed as AAEP Vice President
John S. Mitchell, DVM, a Standardbred racetrack practitioner in Pompano Beach, Fla., will join the AAEP Executive Committee as 2010 AAEP vice president at the 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev.
Dr. Mitchell will be sworn in as a member of the Executive Committee during the Dec. 8 President’s Luncheon at the 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. With this appointment
AAEP Installs Bill Brewer as Equine Industry Board Member
The American Association of Equine Practitioners welcomed Bill Brewer, former head of the American Quarter Horse Association, to the AAEP board of directors at the 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Brewer will serve as the equine industry board member and was sworn in at the President’s Luncheon Dec. 8.
Brewer of Amarillo, Texas, served as executive vice president
USEA Convention & David O’Connor: Eventing Radio Episode 54
Boyd Martin joins me in person during the USEA Convention and we discuss some of the business of the week. I also caught up with
Monty Roberts Joins Us: Stable Scoop Episode 69
Monty Roberts and his daughter Debbie “joined us” today to speak about life, horses and the new Equus Online University. This is an interview you
Chinese Sensation Alex Hua Tian: 2010 Radio Show Episode 68
The Chinese Eventing Sensation Alex Hua Tian joins us to share his excitement about attending the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games. Plus, all of the
Controlling Wild Horse Populations Via Immunocontraception
Immunocontraception is a technique that uses the body’s own immune system to prevent pregnancy.
“For almost four decades we have known that antibodies against the membrane of a mammal’s unfertilized egg can be used to inhibit fertility,” explained Jay F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, director of the science and conservation center at ZooMontana, located in Billings,
Thoroughbred Safety and Integrity Alliance Earns Positive Review
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance received a positive review from its independent monitor Dec. 8 but was also told it has a lot of work to do in terms of educating the public and getting racetracks to buy into the alliance accreditation process.
The biggest accomplishment, perhaps, is the fact the alliance is intact and moving forward into
