Latest News – The Horse
Corolla Wild Horse Fund Members Concerned About Va. Mustangs
Keepers of the wild horse herd in Corolla, N.C., are worried about a Spanish mustang fund proposed in Virginia and the competition it could create.
Legislation submitted this week in Richmond would establish a fund to pay for
Herpesvirus Spreading Within University of Connecticut Horse Herd
Several more horses are showing clinical signs consistent with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at the University of Connecticut equine facility, according to Sandra Bushmich, DVM, MS, section head of the Diagnostic Testing Services Laboratory, at
Ohio Man Accused of Neglecting Horses
A man has been accused of neglecting 20 horses, nine that died, police said.
Harley L. Thompson, 67, of Moraine, Ohio, just south of Dayton, was served at his home with papers notifying him of the charges of 29 misdemeanor counts of animal
Reward Offered for Information on Wild Horse Shootings
Numerous animal protection groups have come together to offer a reward of $11,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person(s) responsible for the recent shooting deaths of at least seven wild horses in the
Barbaro Undergoes Planned Procedure
As previously planned, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was placed under general anesthesia this morning (Jan. 13), so surgeons could fully examine his left hind foot. “While his condition was unchanged over the last two days, we were unable t
EquiShure Time-Released Digestive Buffer
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Foal Hock Dressing Holder
This dressing holder compliments the already existent torso, cervical, knee, hock, front and back lower leg dressing holders that are available for mature horses.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside; Tips to Keep Horses Healthy in Falling Temperatures
Something about cherry blossoms blooming in January had many of us looking over our shoulders and wondering when winter would arrive. Although much of the country has been experiencing a mild winter, some parts are snow-bound, and a nationwide
Armchair Jockeys Getting Chance to Ride for Real, Benefit Charity
Britain’s armchair jockeys will have the chance to prove they can beat the professionals by taking part in the John Smith’s People’s Race. This charity race, to be held on Grand National Day on 14th April, will give members of the public a chanc
Barbaro Update: No Sign of Infection in Either Hind Leg
Barbaro shows no sign of infection in either of his hind legs, and the Kentucky Derby winner has more healthy tissue on his diseased left hind hoof than he did in July when he was first stricken with laminitis.
“We do not believe that this
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Breaking Ground Saturday
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center will launch the first phase of its Capital Campaign Kick Off with a barn show and ground breaking on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the riding center in Loxahatchee Groves, Fla.
The barn show is set to
Scientists Tracking Mountain Lion with a Taste for Horses
Scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno, are tracking a mountain lion they think may have developed a taste for wild horses.
The female lion was trapped in the Virginia Range last month and fitted with a radio collar.
Now,
Kansas City Is Hub of Animal Health Care
The vast cattle pens that once helped move much of the nation’s meat supply are gone, replaced by aging warehouses and the frequent belief that this former frontier town left its agricultural roots far behind.
But not so fast. With little
Barbaro “Coming Back” After Setback
Gretchen Jackson tried to feed her hungry horse, when Barbaro took a nip at his co-owner’s hand.
“Typical Barbaro,” she said with a laugh.
Barbaro’s got some spunk, another affirmative sign that the Kentucky Derby winner is bouncing
