Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Bill: Use Taxes to Fund Horse Racing
A Kentucky lawmaker is preparing racing-related legislation with a primary goal of funding the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, equine drug testing, and supplements for purses and stakes at the state’s racetracks.
The draft bill authore
Three Indiana Stallions Positive for CEM
Three Paint stallions that stood at DeGraff Stables/Liberty Farm Equine Reproduction Center LLC in Midway, Ky., during the 2008 breeding season have now tested positive for contagious equine metritis (CEM), according to a statement released by
Credit Card Helps Fund Equine Research
The Horseman’s Card, a Visa created in 1991 to help support the Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center in Lexington, Ky., contributes to equine research with every purchase.
Officials of the University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinar
Shetland Pony Donated to Literacy Foundation
A black Shetland Pony who closely resembles the pony “Little Black” in the Walter Farley book Little Black, A Pony, has a new home with the Black Stallion Literacy Foundation at Arabian Nights in Orlando, Fla. The pony was donated by the
CEM Exposure: North Dakota Mare Quarantined
A North Dakota mare has been quarantined after state animal health officials learned it had been exposed to contagious equine metritis (CEM), a highly contagious venereal disease of horses.
“The animal and all other horses on the premises
Elmer Bandit Takes it Easy in the New Year
What has Elmer Bandit, the 37-year-old record-holder for competitive trail mileage been up to since breaking the record last October? Participating in dressage lessons and generally taking it easy, says his owner and rider Mary Anna Wood of
CEM Investigation by the Numbers
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting updates on the ongoing investigation into contagious equine metritis (CEM) cases
Happy Birthday, Jo!
It’s been almost two years since I started watching my Thoroughbred broodmare, Exotic Blue, for signs of imminent foaling. A lot has happened since that
Saving a Starving Horse: Part 2
The second part in aseries on saving Freeway, a horse rescued from starvation and neglect by a passer-by.
Winter Whoas
The two Miniature Horses and the Miniature Donkey came trotting through the early morning gloom from the frozen field into the spotlight of the barn for their morning hay. As they got closer, I noticed they were moving … funny. Not the ha-ha
Winter Ailments and Injuries
Neglecting to implement winter precautions can result in headaches for the owner and hardship for the horses.
Vaccination Yearly Planner
Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.
Internal Parasites
There are several major internal parasites of horses, and control is aimed at reducing their numbers at certain
12 Months of Feeding Tips
Here’s how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.
Older Horses: Respecting Our Elders
If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.
The Year-Round Hoof
How much attention do you give your horse’s feet? Many times it’s just the old
