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Illinois Equine Humane Center Moves to New Facility
The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) recently relocated its operation to Elgin, Ill. The ILEHC’s herd of horses seeking adoptive homes can now be visited at their new facility, located at 9N673 Kendall Road in Elgin.
“We are very excited about our new location in Elgin,” said ILEHC President Gail Vacca. “The new farm has a huge indoor riding arena (something the old facility lacked)
Walking Horse Celebration Exhibitor Suspended for Alleged Bribe
An exhibitor at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has been suspended indefinitely after allegedly attempting to bribe a horse show official.
The Celebration’s management group suspended Walking Horse owner Clay Mills on Tuesday for violating a rule that prohibits any attempt to influence a Designated Qualified
Punishment–Enough or Too Much?
When Michael Vick stepped on the field a few nights ago in Philadelphia it marked his first appearance in a National Football League game in
Weaving Worries
I have a 12-year-old Tennessee Walker who weaves. I recently noticed lameness in the right front leg. How does weaving affect the lameness, and what treatments can I use to stop or decrease the lameness? Would steroid injections help?
Fire Destroys Four Kentucky State Fair Horse Barns
Just two days after the conclusion of the Kentucky State Fair, a fire has destroyed four of the horse barns at the Kentucky State Fair & Exposition Center in Louisville, the Associated Press reported.
It’s believed the barns were empty but state fair President Harold Workman said it was too early to know the
Vet School Lecture Offered at Quarter Horse Congress
Attendees at this year’s All American Quarter Horse Congress will have the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a career in veterinary medicine through a lecture entitled “So, You Want to be a Vet? Tips for How to Get Into and Succeed in Vet School.”
Panelists will include:
- Rustin Moore, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, chair, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University
TheHorse.com en Español: Caballos Reaccionan al Latido Cardiaco del Humano
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
13 Fires Burning in California, Horse Evacuation Sites Available
It’s fire season in California, where a shortage of rainfall has resulted in dry conditions. As of Monday evening, there were 13 fires burning throughout the state.
In Southern California, the Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest near Flintridge had already burned more than 100,000 acres and was only 5% contained as of Monday evening. It destroyed 53 structures and
Mustang Training Competition Offers $300K in Prize Money
The Extreme Mustang Makeover will offer an estimated $300,000 in prize money as it enters its third year of competition.
“We’ve been very fortunate in this economy to be able to sell out all of our events with the average adoption of the mustangs holding at about $1,000 per head,” said Mustang Heritage Foundation Executive Director Patti Colbert. “Our goal each year has been to place
Predicting Equine Postoperative Infections
Inflammatory markers in horses’ blood might tell veterinarians when the animals are at risk for adverse events after surgery.
“Monitoring the recovery of the patient closely in the postoperative period allows the surgeon to detect infection and other complications of the surgical procedure early, thus increasing the chance of successful treatment and minimizing problems with healing of
Equine Osteoarthritis: The Economic Impact
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful, debilitating joint disease with no known cure. It is characterized by heat, pain, swelling, crepitus (a crackling, crinkly, or grating feeling or sound under the skin), and a decreased range of motion in affected joints. This condition can develop suddenly (e.g., secondary to a traumatic
Tongue Troubles
I have a filly who occasionally sticks out her tongue to the side and lolls it at times when I do ground training, but I have never seen her do it under saddle. She’ll also bite at herself and stick her tongue while grooming. Is it stress?
Compulsive Urinating on Hay
My 10-year old Paso Fino gelding consistently, and sometimes frantically, urinates on his hay. I have tried to place his hay where he can’t urinate on it, but he will try his hardest to get to it. Could this be some sort of “marking” behavior?
Secondhand Tack and Disease
Use these tips when buying pre-owned tack to avoid contagious consignments and bringing diseases home to your horses.
The Replacements: Alternative Forages and Feeds
Quality forage and grain alternatives can help owners manage horses better during drought and economic downturn.
The Latest on Pain Relief
Short-circuiting an injured or ill horse’s pain response can not only help him be happier now, it can improve his long-term outcome.
