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Readers Comment on Riding Surfaces
More than 1,250 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What kind of footing does your riding are
Abandoned Horse Recovering from Head Injury
An abandoned Thoroughbred gelding found near Mesa, Ariz., is recovering from injuries and regaining condition better than his foster owner expected.
Gwen Cleary has been caring for the horse, called Solo Vino, since he
Therapeutic Options in the Performance Horse, AAEP 2008
The first item facilitators and attendees discussed was the use of acupuncture point reactivity as an aid in the diagnosis of gastric ulcers in the performance horse. Several practitioners commented on the acupuncture points they use in this manner
Kentucky Governor Says Racing Industry ‘Close to Freefall’
Gov. Steve Beshear and Democratic House leaders May 14 discussed the future of legislation that would allow video gambling at racetracks to boost the state’s ailing horse industry.
The meeting came three days after Churchill Downs cut race
Wonders of Automation
Do you ever watch "How It’s Made"? The Science/Discovery channel show takes viewers behind the scenes at various factories and workshops to demonstrate the
Florida Horse Poaching Continues
Police in Miramar, Fla., are searching for poachers responsible for killing two Paso Fino horses for their meat. The horses’ butchered carcasses were discovered in their pasture on May 6 when their owner arrived to feed them.
The case is the latest in a series of similar incidents in Florida. In cases spanning back
USDA Hosts Discussions on Animal Identification System
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on May 11 held a roundtable discussion with a variety of industry stakeholders on the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). This was the second in a series of listening sessions the USDA will hold throughout the country on the subject so the department can gather feedback and input that will assist the Secretary in making decisions about the future
First Win for Barbaro Brother Nicanor
Trainer Michael Matz switched Nicanor to the turf for his fourth career start and it clearly suited the colt well, as he demolished a maiden special weight field by 15 1/4 lengths at Delaware Park May 13.
The 3-year-old Dynaformer colt, who is a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, took the lead early and never looked back. Under jockey Rosie Napravnik, Nicanor set
Ulcer Incidence: Scoping Events Provide New Info
There are many triggers for stomach ulcer development, and stress is an important factor. Horses are especially sensitive and may experience stress when exposed to situations you would think of as normal, including: competition, training, travel, lay-up due to sickness or injury, shows or events, limited turnout or grazing, or trailering.
LSU Veterinary School Offers MRI for Horses
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine recently acquired a Hitachi Echelon 1.5 Tesla MRI unit. This is the first and only high field MRI unit in the state of Louisiana for veterinary use.
Managing Acute and Chronic Laminitis, AAEP 2008
Belknap remarked on the latest research showing that laminitis is an intense inflammatory injury of the foot and is no longer believed to be solely a blood flow problem.
TheHorse.com en Español: La Muerte de Caballos Poleros Emprende una Investigación
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.
No Hoof, No Horse
Without well-cared-for feet, you’re pretty much going to be out a horse. Routine hoof care is absolutely essential to your horse’s comfort and soundness, but are we paying for special shoes and gadgets that our horses may not really need?
Filly Rachel Alexandra Entered in Preakness
Rachel Alexandra is among 13 horses entered for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.
The standout filly was entered Wednesday to run against the boys, along with 50-1 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and Derby runner-up Pioneerof the Nile.
Rachel Alexandra’s new owners paid a $100,000 supplemental fee to get her in because she wasn’t nominated to any of the Triple Crown races. The
Kentucky Reports Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome Cases
The University of Kentucky Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center (LDDC) reported today (May 13) that two fetal necropsy cases had findings consistent with mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS), the disease that in 2001-2002 in Kentucky caused an estimated $336 million in cumulative losses in all breeds of horses.
During 2001, when MRLS hit Central Kentucky particularly hard, an
Human Strain of Clostridium Difficile Reported in Quarter Horse
The same strain of Clostridium difficile that causes illness and death in human hospitals was reported in a 14-year-old Quarter Horse, according to a paper published in May issue of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. Clostridium difficile bacteria can proliferate in the intestines and produce toxins that can damage the intestinal lining of horses, humans, an
