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Leptospirosis: Mild Winters Could Mean More Cases
Mild winters in the Midwest might bring veterinarians more than the usual number of cases of leptospirosis.
Bengals’ Chad Johnson will Race Horse for Charity
Chad Johnson’s trash talk won’t work on his next opponent.
As part of a charity promotion, the Cincinnati Bengals receiver has agreed to race a horse at a track next weekend. He’s not running against Mr. Ed, so his gift for in-your-face
Report: Darley Buys Breeding Rights to Street Sense
The Darley Stud of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has purchased the breeding rights to Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense, according to Daily Racing Form.
The publication said trainer Carl
Barbaro Painting Brings $14,400 for Memorial Fund
Artist Susan Sommer-Luarca’s portrait “Barbaro”–a 5′ by 4′ tonal acrylic on canvas that was painted at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week–brought a final price of $14,400 at the conclusion of bidding yesterday on eBay.
The
Rolex Alleged Abuse Case Hearing Scheduled for June 25
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport, announced Friday (June 1) that U.S. eventing rider Amy Tryon has requested a hearing regarding an incident of alleged abuse that occurred o
Off to the Races
Saturday morning we headed out of town to catch some local horse racing. Eight races were scheduled for the day. Oh my, what a cultural
Drought: Managing Horses in a Long Dry Spell
Drought conditions, exacerbated by the long-term effects of last year’s dry season on hay production, are making life tough for horse owners in several areas of the country. According to a May 29 report from the
Wild Horse and Burro Adoption to be Held in Georgia
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States (BLM-ES) will hold a special wild horse and burro adoption at the Chicopee AG Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, in Gainesville, Ga.
“A wonderful selection of animals will be
Massachusetts Trail Ride to Benefit Injured Rider
Everything changed in an instant for Montague, Mass., horsewoman Olivia “Pinnie” Sears when a horseback riding accident April 11 on the Montague Plains left her facedown on the ground. Sears sustained numerous injuries when her horse, Julio,
Gender Issues: Training Geldings
By Ron Meredith
President, Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
Years ago, I had a client with a 2-year-old Arabian colt that she wanted to keep as a breeding stallion. The colt was argumentative and constantly
American Farrier’s Executive Committee Taking Meetings on the Road
In an effort to reach out to the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) members and chapters and increase input to the organization, the association’s executive committee has decided to take it’s five annual face-to-face meetings on the road.
A Shocking Case
As promised, today was very busy after yesterday’s Souk. We rushed through routine deworming and wound treatments as people brought in their newly purchased animals
Hitch in the Giddy-Up
I have a Trakehner/Thoroughbred cross that starts flexing his hind legs rather noticeably when trotting
Clunking Hocks
My two Miniature Horses have a clunking sound that comes from their hocks. What is this condition?
On Call Vets
When Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro experienced a life-threatening injury at the start of the 2006 Preakness Stakes, the story immediately switched from his quest for the Triple Crown to the efforts to save his life. Playing a crucial role in sharin
Veterinary Ethics
Owners, trainers, and veterinarians are responsible for the health and welfare of the horse. Performance horses need to be treated like any other athletes. This often entails medical treatment by veterinarians, which allows horses to compete in a
