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Texas A&M Equine Research Provides Insight on Racing Injuries
Research at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary and Biomedical Medicine is focused on reducing injuries such as that which befell Barbaro–and some that aren’t quite so apparent.
“There’s a lot of concern about racing injuries,” said Noah Cohen, VMD, PhD, MPH, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of equine medicine. “They’re of concern from a humane standpoint because they are often
Name Selected for Colt Rescued from Interstate 44 Accident
The Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is proud to announce Twist of Fate as the winning name for the new colt born April 18. More than 5,360 votes were cast to help pick the colt’s name. “Twist of Fate” led the pack to
FEI President Nominated to International Olympic Committee
F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) President HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein is one of four individuals nominated by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board for election as Committee members. The International Olympic
USEF Statement on Le Samurai Injury, FEI Inquiry
The following is a statement released May 2 by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF):
The injury to Le Samurai, ridden by Amy Tryon, sustained at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 28 is under review by the
Over-the-Limit Field of 22 Horses Entered in Kentucky Derby
Likely favorite Curlin and a record-tying five horses trained by Todd Pletcher were among an over-the-limit field of 22 3-year-olds entered Wednesday for the Kentucky Derby.
Curlin, one of two horses in the field trained by Steve Asmussen, wil
Barbaro Gold Julep Cup Fetches $22K
A New Yorker paid $22,222 Tuesday for a gold-plated mint julep cup honoring 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro in a charity auction to benefit retired racehorses and injured jockeys.
The buyer, Bonnie O’Neil, will have Barbaro owner
Stop! You’re Killing Me!
Linda Jones makes it no secret that Katy is the light of her life. Purchasing the Saddlebred mare six years ago fulfilled a dream Jones had nurtured since childhood. And she was determined to get their relationship off on the right foot. From day
Chronic Laminitis
When a horse founders and the damaged laminae that hold the coffin bone to the hoof wall release their grip, the coffin bone is no longer held in place. It rotates (tips down at the front) or slips downward in the hoof. The goal when shoeing these
Understanding Horses Part 5: Trailer Loading Part 1
The reason most horses don’t load in trailers is that owners have studiously trained them to not load. Horses learn this by accident. The horse gets led up to the trailer and decides not to go in and turns sideways. Then the owner leads him away an
Horse Abandonment
Any domestic horse in the United States that doesn’t have an owner who is managing the horse on a regular basis is abandoned. All domestic horses start out life in the United States as the property of someone. Even the Bureau of Land Management
Pain Management for the Laminitic Horse
Laminitis is an incredibly painful hoof disease in the horse. We should all be very aware of this since despite top-notch care, 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was humanely euthanatized due to unresolvable pain from laminitis.
Laminitis
Feeding Laminitic Horses
What’s the best diet for a laminitic horse? It depends. When considering diets for laminitic horses, equine…
Emergencies on the Road
Traveling with horses is no longer the big deal it once was, but the risks attached to hauling are as great as ever; as we all know, accidents happen, even to the most responsible of us. And while it’s essential to take precautions to protect
Diagnostic Imaging for Lameness
There was a time when diagnosing lameness was basic-watch the horse travel, determine where you think the problem might be, and take a guess at what’s causing it. Then came X rays, ultrasound, CT (computed tomography) scans, scintigraphy (bone
Dentistry Part 5: Surgical Procedures
The field of equine dentistry is as broad as the field of human dentistry. While your family dentist receives special training in a wide range of topics on general dental care, the endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist, and oromaxillofacial
A Late Start
I have a 5-month-old colt that was never halter broken. According to the breeder, it appeared that at one point a halter had been put on him, and the experience was traumatic for him.
Since he came home with me, I have been spending time with
