Latest News – The Horse
Derby Documentary Nears Completion
Two brothers working on a documentary about the Kentucky Derby are nearing completion of the project.
John and Brad Hennegan putting the finishing touches on “The First Saturday in May,” a film they conceived after seeing stories surroundin
Agricultural Guest-Worker Bill Introduced in Washington
As many as 1.5 million undocumented farm workers and their relatives currently living and working in the United States could gain legal status under an ambitious agricultural guest-worker plan introduced Jan. 10 on Capitol Hill.
The
EHV Status: Florida State Officials Close to Sounding All Clear
With the majority of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) quarantines lifted in Wellington, Fla., state officials there are close to declaring an end of the outbreak that left six horses dead. Three of the remaining four quarantines could be lifted
Morris, Madden, Lengel Honored at USEF Pegasus Awards
It was standing room only during the much-anticipated Pegasus Awards held Friday night (Jan. 12), where the equestrian world’s brightest stars gathered to be honored and celebrate achievements from 2006, as well as a lifetime.
The awarding
SDSU Building Home for Equestrian Team
The future home of South Dakota State University’s fledgling equestrian team is under construction in Brookings, S.D.
Though currently just some reinforcing bars rising from a concrete slab near the Highway 14 bypass, the giant barn will be
Barbaro Has ‘Improved Significantly’ After Latest Surgery
The chief of surgery at University of Pennsylvania?s New Bolton Center said Jan. 15 that Barbaro had ?improved significantly? after undergoing surgery two days earlier to remove more of the left rear hoof that has been impacted by a bout of
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Adds Retail Veterinary Pharmacy
Rood & Riddle, a full-service equine hospital in Lexington, Ky., has expanded its offerings to include a retail veterinary pharmacy, which opened its doors on Jan. 2, 2007, with Anne Lane Gresham, RPh, as director. Gresham, a
Rutgers Hosting Conference for New and Seasoned Horse Owners
“Horses 2007,” scheduled for Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1, 2007, will create a learning event that appeals to new or prospective horse owners as well as seasoned professionals, including veterinarians and veteran horse owners and farm
Connecticut Veterinarians Meeting to Discuss EHV
As most horse owners in Connecticut are now aware, there has been an ongoing outbreak of equine herpesvirus (EHV) in other states in recent weeks, most notably in Florida and California. On Dec. 24, 2006, a horse at Fairfield Equine Associates i
Got Colostrum? Web Site Network Helps Foals in Need
All too often we take for granted our foals will receive an adequate supply of colostrum, but not all foals are born lucky. For those less fortunate their dependency for colostrum relies upon breeders collecting, freezing and storing this
Regional Horse Owner Programs Offered in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota is offering five regional horse owner education programs throughout Minnesota in 2007. Each program offers unbiased, researched-based information and knowledgeable speakers identified specifically for that region by a
Colic’s Under Attack at North Carolina State
Would you take ibuprofen for a stomachache? Your doctor likely wouldn’t recommend it; heartburn, stomach cramps, and nausea are known “common side effects.” But dosing with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like
Horse Dies of Apparent Heart Attack, Jockey Hurt
A horse died of an apparent heart attack during a race Saturday (Jan. 13) at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, injuring his jockey.
Carlos Marquez Jr. was taken to Tulane Medical Center with shoulder pain after Arbuckle Bandit went down o
Study Examines Connection Between Horse Heart Rates and Human Emotions
A horse’s heart rhythms reflect their emotional state and can respond to the emotional state of a nearby human, according to a pilot study conducted by Alliant International University Professor Ellen Gehrke and the Institute of HeartMath.
Purina Mills Horse Owners Workshops Provide Nutrition Information
The Purina Mills Horse Business Group is announcing the 13th year of its largest and most popular equine event. The Purina Mills Horse Owner’s Workshop (HOW) is a local education and entertainment program that provides horse owners with the
Barbaro’s Problem
The daily strolls are out for now, replaced with several hours in a sling. It’s a setback, for sure, but Barbaro’s outlook is not as grim as it was six months ago.
The Kentucky Derby winner shows no sign of infection in either of his hin
