Latest News – The Horse
Summertime Skin Problems
Summertime has a tendency to bring sunshine, heat, humidity, and insects to a horse barn. These three things can be hard on a horse’s skin, and can lead to the development of several common issues.
Wildfire Season Getting Underway in Wyoming
Recent hot conditions have dried out much of Wyoming’s forests and officials say the fire season is starting to crank up.
Since Thursday, a forest fire had burned nearly 1,000
Immigration Bill Survives Senate Vote
The United States Senate voted June 26 to revive broad legislation to overhaul the country’s immigration system. The measure was thought to be dead earlier in the month.
Under Senate rules, at least 60 votes from the 100-seat chamber wer
AAEP Lameness Research Meeting to be Held in August
The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation (AAEP Foundation) will be hosting a lameness research meeting and panel on August 1, 2007, at the Fort Collins Marriott in Fort Collins, Colo. This special research meeting is being
Recognized at 2007 American Horse Publications Awards Program
Blood-Horse Publications received a total of 13 awards on Saturday, June 23 at the American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards Program held in Albuquerque, N.M. Since its inception in 1970, the American Horse Publications Annual Awards Program
Invasor a Horse to Remember
Invasor, Shadwell Stable’s reigning Horse of the Year, suffered a career-ending injury to his right hind ankle and has been retired from racing. For more information see
“Old Time” Veterinarians Discuss Advances in Equine Medicine
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club invited a panel of six “Old Time Veterinarians” to speak at the group’s June 5 meeting. The veterinarians discussed 35 years of advances in veterinary medicine and technology.
The panel included:
Working with Morocco’s Horses: Journey’s End
The article At Work in Morocco, published in The Horse magazine in June 2006, highlighted the conditions of working equids in the African nation. But it also performed an
Rolex Alleged Abuse Hearing Held; Decision Expected within 30 Days
According to a statement released today (June 25) by the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI), the hearing in the case of alleged abuse at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event involving rider Amy Tryon was held earlier today.
Tryon’s
Texas A&M Vet School Partnering with Cargill, Nutrena
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM) has entered into an agreement to create an educational alliance with Cargill and one of its major animal feed brands, Nutrena.
Representatives from both the college and Cargill’s animal nutrition business were on hand to sign the agreement in a ceremony held June 20 at the CVM.
“This college is at
The Horse Recognized at 2007 American Horse Publications Awards Program
Blood-Horse Publications received a total of 13 awards on Saturday, June 23 at the American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards Program held in Albuquerque, N.M. Since its inception in 1970, the American Horse Publications Annual Awards Program has recognized excellence in editorial content and graphic design. Participants in this year’s contest included 113 AHP members, 69 finalists, and mor
Managing an Equine Medical Emergency
Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.
Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome.
Super Horse Invasor Retired After Workout Injury
Shadwell Stable’s reigning Horse of the Year Invasor suffered a career-ending injury to his right hind ankle and has been retired from racing following his last major work in preparation for next Saturday’s Suburban Handicap.
Trainer Kiaran
Managing an Equine Medical Emergency
Quality care and rapid response time can mean the difference between life and death for a sick or injured horse.
Although each patient is unique, advanced planning for critical situations can tip the odds in favor of a successful outcome. Jennifer Brown, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, clinical assistant professor in emergency care and equine surgery at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical
Horse Slaughter and the Commerce Clause
When United States District Judge Frederick Kapala extended a temporary restraining order allowing an Illinois horse slaughterhouse to continue operating through June 28, the decision was characterized by many people as a statement on the
No Decision Yet in Philly Park Kicking Incident
Jockey Victor Molina–who was caught on camera kicking a 2-year-old colt prior to the start of the third race at Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack June 18–had a formal hearing before track stewards June 22, but no decision was made by th
