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Researchers Examine Effects of Rider Stability

Nancy Zacks, MS May 22, 2009

Austrian researchers have reported that the stability of a rider?s seat affects the forces acting on a horse?s back. Using an electronic pressure mat placed under a dressage saddle, scientists with the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna?s

Readers Come Clean on Tack Maintenance Schedules

Megan Arszman May 22, 2009

More than 1,050 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How often do you do a full cleaning (polish silver, clean/condition leather, etc.) of your tack?”

UK Charity The Horse Trust Announces New President

Edited Press Release May 22, 2009

Baroness Ann Mallalieu, QC, has become the new president of The Horse Trust, the UK’s oldest horse charity.

Mallalieu assumed the presidency May 14 at the charity’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place at its

New Group Works to Preserve Foundation Morgan Horse

Edited Press Release May 22, 2009

Concerned about the declining numbers of classic Morgan horses, breeders and owners around the country have united to form the Foundation Morgan Horse Society (FMHS).

The 133 members of the society are working to preserve the heritage, type

Farriery and the Coffin Joint: Breakover Techniques, AAEP 2008

Christy M. West May 22, 2009

“Breakover (defined as the moment the heels lift off the ground) is very much affected by the surface the horse works on,” began Hans Castelijns, DVM, Certified Farrier, of Cortona, Italy, during the “Putting Science into Farriery” session at th

Horse Euthanized After Accident in Belmont Paddock

Edited Press Release May 21, 2009

City On Line, a 4-year-old colt trained H. Allen Jerkens and owned by Rhapsody Farm and Harry L. Landry, was euthanized May 20 after a freak accident in the paddock at Belmont Park.

In the post parade before the fifth race, the colt broke away

Hoof Abscesses Delay UK Debut for Hungarian Star Racehorse

The Associated Press May 21, 2009

Unbeaten Hungarian racehorse Overdose has been ruled out of running at Royal Ascot next month.

The 4-year-old colt, winner of 12 races and given superstar status back home, was set to run at the June 16-20 meet. But owner Zoltan Mikoczy sai

Foot and Limb Deformities in Foals

Christy M. West May 21, 2009

Hunt discussed several limb and hoof deformities in foals and recommendations for correcting or managing them during the “Putting Science into Farriery” session at the 2008 Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. One of his bi

New Charges Against Nebraska Mustang Ranch Operator

Pat Raia May 21, 2009

The operator of a Nebraska training ranch and sanctuary for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs and burros now faces more than 140 counts of felony animal cruelty in connection with the alleged maltreatment of animals seized from his

UK Incidence of Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Reported

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 21, 2009

Not only is polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) a common and important muscular disorder in various horse breeds in the United States, but according to a recent research report, it is also a common diagnosis in horses in the Unite

Oklahoma Governor Reverses Equine Dentistry Law

Edited Press Release May 21, 2009

Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry today signed a bill that reverses a state law enacted last November that turned lay equine dentists into felons, according to a statement released by the Institute for Justice. Under the reversed law, lay dentists risked

Preakness Recap: Remarkable Rachel

Steve Haskin May 20, 2009

Rachel Carson, author of “Silent Spring,” wrote: “One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?'”

Although Carson was referring to the beauties of the

ACVIM Forum to Highlight Veterinary, Human Medicine Link

Edited Press Release May 20, 2009

The key to finding a cure for human diseases such as cancer, Lou Gehrig’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and muscular dystrophy might lie in the paws of man’s best friend as veterinarians and biomedical scientists from across the globe

AQHA Releases Western Pleasure Judging and Training Guide

Edited Press Release May 20, 2009

AQHA has released “Showing to Win: Western Pleasure,” an in-depth look at one of the most popular western show classes, geared for all western pleasure exhibitors, trainers, and judges.

This DVD is the first in a series presenting the

Colic Questions? TheHorse.Com to Present Ask the Vet Live

The Horse Staff May 20, 2009

Is there something you want to ask a veterinary specialist about colic? Attend Ask the Vet Live on TheHorse.com on Thursday, May 28, from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. Ask the Vet Live: Colic is sponsored by