Latest News – The Horse
Sea the Stars Retired
Sea the Stars, who secured his place among Thoroughbred racing’s all-time greats when he powered his way to a thrilling two-length victory over Youmzain in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) Oct. 4, has been retired to stud.
The announcement that the 3-year-old son of Cape Cross will not go for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) was made just before 1 p.m. in Ireland by trainer
TheHorse.com en Español: El Otoño Trae Desafío Para el Diagnóstico y Manejo de la Enfermedad de Cushing
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read a longer version
Breeders’ Cup Classic Still in Plans for Kentucky Derby Winner Mine That Bird
(Edited Oak Tree notes)
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird will remain at Santa Anita and point to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) at Oak Tree on Nov. 7, trainer Chip Woolley said Monday morning.
“We were disappointed with his race in the Goodwood Stakes (sixth, beaten about four lengths), but now that I’ve had a chance to sleep on
Equine Surgeon Will Examine Better Ways to Treat Lameness with MAF Grant
Jennifer Barrett, DVM, MS, PhD, an assistant professor of equine surgery at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, was recently awarded a grant from the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) to conduct research that will help determine better ways to treat lameness in horses, as well as other animal species, such as dogs.
Barrett’s research will focus on how to regenerate
Markel Acquires Agri-Risk Services Inc.
According to NU Online News Service, Markel Insurance Company has announced the acquisition of Agri-Risk Services Inc., an equine retail specialty agency in Overland Park, Kan. The announcement noted that financial terms were not disclosed.
Markel is a subsidiary of Markel Corp. in Glen Ellen, Va., that underwrites commercial lines coverage for a variety of niche markets, including
University of Kentucky Launches Rider Safety Awareness Campaign
Led by UK HealthCare in response to the large number of riders admitted to UK’s Emergency Department, the five-year campaign aims to increase awareness and educate riders not only in Kentucky, but nationally and internationally, about riding and horse handling safety.
Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat
Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat, sits down with BloodHorse.com’s Lenny Shulman to share her remembrances of Big Red and his legendary career.
"No Match" Rule Rescinded
The so called "no match" rule has died a long overdue death. Good riddance! Introduced two years ago by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
A Look at WEG’s Kentucky Home
Once you’re at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, it’s not hard to understand why the U.S. chose this site for its 2010 Alltech FEI
Befores & afters: Looking back
Today we’re looking back at one of blog readers’ favorite Equine ER videos: Befores and Afters, which features dramatic cases from the new book from
Video look back: Befores and afters
Today we’re looking back at one of blog readers’ favorite Equine ER videos: Befores and Afters, which features dramatic cases from the new book from
Too Cold for Me!
Okay, I’m the first the admit that while not a "fair-weather" rider, I certainly don’t seek out miserably cold days to saddle up. As I’ve
Mongolian Horse Wrecks Mall
According to ChinaDaily.com, a horse in Inner Mongolia "ran amok" in a business hall after escaping from a slaughter house, where it was due to be
Stolen Horse Recovered; Max Home With 14-Year-Old Owner
A horse that was stolen from his Eastern Illinois home more than a year ago has turned up in Springfield, Mo. The paint gelding, named Max, was reunited with his 14 year old owner this week.
Kaitlynn Bilskie never gave up hope in finding her barrel racing partner, said her stepfather, Keith Caughran. “This has just been an amazing miracle,” he said.
Shedding Light on Equine Night Vision
Researchers already know that horses have the physical equipment for scotopic (night) vision, with more rods than cones and a reflective structure in the retina.
Bruce Spingsteen’s Daughter Excels as Top Hunt Seat Rider at PA National
Yesterday (Oct. 11), 17-year-old Jessica Springsteen was the star at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as her famous parents–Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa–cheered her on. Jessica bested 237 riders over two rounds of competition, and a four-rider work-off, to win the nation’s top equitation prize, the Pessoa/USEF Hunt Seat Medal Final.
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show
