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Pessoa Horse Substance Positive Confirmed on ‘B’ Sample
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) has received confirmation that the second (“B”) sample collected from the horse Rufus, ridden by Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil at the 2008 Olympic Games, has yielded a positive test result for the banned
Horse Facility Acreage: Reader Poll Results
More than 2,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How many acres are there where your horse lives?”
Who’s Your Vet
For anyone with a horse, it might come as no surprise that in recent years you?ve been seeing a
Racehorse Lava Man to Reside at Old Friends
A jubilant Michael Blowen announced Thursday that Lava Man, one of the greatest racing geldings of all time, is scheduled to arrive at Old Friends on Sept. 16, where he will live ou
Southeast Braces for Hanna as Hurricane Ike Strengthens
Some Southeastern states declared emergencies and officials urged residents to head inland Thursday as Tropical Storm Hanna headed toward the Atlantic coast, where it could bring high winds and rain from South Carolina all the way to Maine.
Equine Tapeworms Free Special Report Now Available
Horse owners and hands-on care providers can now learn more about equine tapeworms and how to prevent the problems they cause in horses in a free special report available on TheHorse.com and sponsored by
10 Florida Horses Positive for Piroplasmosis
The investigation into equine piroplasmosis conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS) in conjunction with the USDA has now turned up 10 horses positive for the disease. These horses live on three properties
The Future of Racehorse Injury Prevention: A Commentary
I testified as part of the “Breeding, Drugs, and Breakdowns: The State of Thoroughbred Horseracing and the Welfare of the Thoroughbred Racehorse” Congressional hearing June 19. It was both disillusioning and enlightening.
More Storms Coming, Include Animals in Disaster Plans
On the heels of Hurricane Gustav, Tropical Storm Hanna is making its way across the Bahamas and could land anywhere between Florida and the Carolinas later this week. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is urging residents who might b
LSU Equine Opens Hotline for Horse Owners in Need
In the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav, the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine and team members of the Equine Health Studies Program have developed a call center for the purpose of responding to the potential needs
Joint Injections and Cartilage Health: More Fuel for the Fire
The potential impact of intra-articular medications on the health of cartilage in joints has been debated for decades. Adding fuel to the fire is the recent finding that two common joint medications not only support cartilage cells, they also
Kentucky Horse Council to Coordinate Disaster Relief
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has offered to provide a central coordination point for those in Kentucky organizing efforts to support horses affected by hurricanes, floods, fire, and other natural disasters. KHC responds to equine crisis
Four September Hurricanes in Forecast
Colorado hurricane researchers are forecasting five tropical storms in the Atlantic this month, including four hurricanes, two of them major.
Former Colorado State University climatologist William Gray said Tuesday that, if predictions hold
California Horse Abuse Case Concludes After Three Years
Nearly three years after his 35 horses were seized by county authorities, James DeNoyer is on track to get four of the horses back after pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count of improper disposal of a dead animal during proceedings in
Hong Kong Ready to Host Equestrian Paralympic Events
A senior official of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has stated that Hong Kong’s preparatory work for the equestrian events of the 2008 Paralympic Games equestrian events is now complete.
“After the successful
Louisiana Horses Weather Gustav Well
Retired Thoroughbred racehorse Robyn Dancer was in his stall at Shady Lane Farm in Opelousas, La., when Hurricane Gustav swept through on Monday. Gustav’s wind ripped the roof off the stallion’s stall and demolished the tack room beside it. But
