Latest News – The Horse
University of Florida Racing Laboratory Gets New Director
Richard A. Sams, PhD, has been named director of the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine Racing Laboratory.
Sams came to UF from The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Veterinary Medicine, where he was a
Give a Unique Gift–Sponsor a Morris Animal Foundation Study
This Christmas give the animal lovers on your list a unique, heartwarming gift in the form of a cosponsorship of an animal health research study directed by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), the world’s leading private foundation dedicated to
Basics of Life
Reproduction in all species borders on the miraculous. In this article on reproductive anatomy, we’ll take a look at the reproductive organs of both the mare and the stallion and discuss just how they function in their effort to produce another “miracle.”
Therapeutic Equipment
Before you invest in a therapeutic modality, look not just for testimonials and anecdotal reports, but for hard scientific proof and comparable applications in human medicine. Before using any type of modality on your horse, be sure to discuss
Equine Affaire California
Dozens of Renowned Equine Professionals in One Place for One Weekend
Equine Affaire, the premiere horse exposition in North America, returns to Fairplex in Pomona, Calif., with a powerhouse lineup of clinicians and presentations
Reward Offered for Information on Vermont Horse Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a 16-yr-old gray Arabian through the neck in Derby, Vt., in
1,800 Volunteers Sought for Olympic Equestrian Events
Around 1,800 volunteers are needed for the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Hong Kong, as well for test events to be held next year.
Those interested in applying to become a volunteer can now register at <
Delaware to Take Tougher Stance on Blood-Doping
Delaware is taking a harder line on use of erythropoietin and similar blood-doping agents.
The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, which already considers blood-doping a prohibited practice, may push for an increase in penalties. And
FEI: Judicial Follow-Up No Longer Required for Caffeine Positives
The veterinary bureau of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has made a change to way the organization handles caffeine positives. The drug and its metabolites (theophylline and theobromine) have been moved to the organization’s
British Owners of Colored Cobs Warned of Rising Thefts
A rash of horse thefts in Hampshire, England, has some speculating that colored cobs (Pinto-colored riding horses) are being stolen and exported to the United States, reported the
Public Invited to Design a Show Jumping Fence for the 2008 Olympics
A fence design competition was launched Nov. 27, aiming to promote interest in the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympics, which will be held for the first time ever on Chinese soil, in Hong Kong.
The fences should convey the themes of
Barbaro Continues to Gain Strength Steadily
Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on Nov. 6, according to his medical team.
“Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is out of the cast,” said Dean W. Richardson,
Movie Set Horse Death Investigations Completed
Two investigations into an accident that caused severe injury to–and required the subsequent euthanasia of–a horse used in the filming of the Lionsgate movie western “3:10 to Yuma” have been completed. The findings indicate that the accident
High Hay Costs Push Up Cases of Horse Abandonment
High prices and scarce supply for hay this season are leading to abandoned horses, according to animal-welfare groups.
“This is the first year where people are literally just opening the gate and kicking them (the horses) out,” said Chuck
SmartPak Adds Vitamin Line
A horse’s requirements will vary with life stage, training, the type of forage fed and the kind of grain and amount consumed. Rather than target average needs with a one-size-fits-all approach like most multi-vitamins, the new SmartVite line
SmartVite Supplements from SmartPak
A horse’s requirements will vary with life stage, training, the type of forage fed and the kind of grain and amount consumed. Rather than target average needs with a one-size-fits-all approach like most multi-vitamins, the SmartVite line offers nine
