Latest News – The Horse
Herpesvirus Vaccination Recommendations
The following vaccination recommendations for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) were made by Julia Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, associate professor of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota. There is some debate among researchers
Herpesvirus Stops Event; Equestrian Triathlon on Hold
In light of the recent outbreak of the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), organizers of this year’s Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon have postponed the event originally scheduled for Jan. 6, 2007, at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington,
Horses Killed in Dog Attacks
Reports from WHDH-TV in New England (https://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO38046/) and the BostonHerald.com (
Precautionary Equine Measures Taken at Tampa Bay Downs
As of Dec. 19, Tampa Bay Downs in Oldsmar, Fla., will be restricting access to its barn area. There will be no backside admittance in except for race-and-go shippers, who will be restricted to a quarantined receiving barn. Currently, there are n
Barbaro Photo Gallery Posted
Bloodhorse.com, sister site to TheHorse.com, has established a photo gallery of Barbaro: “A tribute to the heroic Kentucky Derby winner who won the
Kiefer Shows Horse Sense at Rodeos
Kiefer Sutherland is an Emmy award winner for his role as agent Jack Bauer on “24,” but he also holds another prestigious title: rodeo champion.
“What I lacked as a roper and a cowboy I could make up for in horses,” the 40-year-old actor
Woman Abused Horses, Police Say
Poor shelter, medical care lead to 77 charges
A woman who allegedly neglected dozens of horses on her western Maryland farm was charged Friday (Dec. 22) with 73 misdemeanor counts of animal abuse and four felony counts of
Monday’s Florida EHV-1 Status Report
The following edited release is from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Division of Animal Industry.
Equine Herpesvirus-1 Status Report–Florida
Revised December 25, 2006, at 12:30 pm
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4-H Members To Care For Neglected Horses
A group of 4-H club members are devoting their holiday break to helping two veterinarians and others feed and care for seven seriously malnourished horses rescued from a Dayton-area farm.
Members of the Making Strides 4-H Club started preparin
Merry Christmas, Barbaro
It’s been a Barbaro Christmas at the New Bolton Medical Center. America’s favorite horse, who this year was given the greatest gift of all, has been inundated with Christmas presents and cards from his ever-growing legion of fans and admirers
Luigi the Donkey Receives a New Leg and a New Family
Luigi, a miniature donkey rescued by Central New England Equine Rescue, now has both a new leg and a new family after a series of fortunate events worked out in favor of the long-eared equine.
Luigi came to Central N.E. Equine Rescue after
DoverSaddlery.com Selected as Top 50 Retail Web Site for 2007
Dover Saddlery Inc. announced today that its Web site has been named as one of the Top 50 Retail Web Sites by Internet Retailer Magazine.
“What the Top 50 Retail Web Sites have in common is a willingness to innovate and set the standards fo
Former FOSH President Appointed to HSUS Director Position
Friends of Sound Horses, Inc. (FOSH) is honored to announce that Keith Dane has been appointed to the position of Director of Equine Protection with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Dane will be overseeing all equine issues,
Stopping Steroids
Progress in racing’s war on drugs started with a report in August 2000 from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Task Force on Racing Integrity and Drug Testing at The Jockey Club Round Table in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The following
Five Finalists Vie for the Title of Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year
On Jan. 13, 2007, when the elite of the horse world meet in Louisville, Ky., for the 2007 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, the name of the 2006 Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year will be announced.
This
GPA Helmets Purchased in Europe Might Not Meet USEF Safety Standards
A number of exhibitors using the GPA brand of helmets while competing in USEF licensed events may be unaware that they are not wearing an ASTM/SEI certified model as required by USEF rules. Helmets purchased in Europe, from online stores in
