Latest News – The Horse
WSPA Launches National Speaking Campaign for Global Equine Welfare
The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) announces the launch of a national speaking tour covering nine cities from New York to California. Beginning in Pasadena, Calif., on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Pasadena Humane Society,
Pig Charges Horse, Attacks Fallen Rider in the U.K.
The United Kingdom’s Daily Echo reports that a rider was mauled by a pig this week after it charged her horse,
To Stall, or Not to Stall?
Stalling–is it the best way to house your horse, a necessary evil, or something that should be avoided? As it turns out, there is no answer that will apply to all horses. Stalling is a common practice that has been used in the horse industry fo
Aulisi Named Acting Museum of Racing Director
Joseph E. Aulisi has been named the acting director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, museum president Stella F. Thayer announced Oct. 12.
Aulisi replaces Peter Hammell, who resigned his position. Hammell has been the
AQHA Members Now Receive Benefits through MetLife
American Quarter Horse Association members are now eligible to apply for benefits through MetLife Auto & Home. As the result of a new partnership between MetLife and AQHA, members may apply for benefits that aren’t available to the general
In the Wake of Machines, Burros Return to Mexican Agriculture
Once the postcard image of Mexico, burros have had a hard time maintaining their status as an agricultural necessity since John Deere moved to town, reports The Christian Science Monitor. But now, the useful animals appear to be making
Rescue Horse Stars in Digital Radiographic Positioning Guide
Eklin Medical Systems, Inc., a leader in digital radiography (DR), picture archiving and communication systems, and practice information management software for the veterinary care market, announced the introduction of a comprehensive positionin
Welfare and Safety Summit Begins Monday at Keeneland
The Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit opens Monday at Keeneland in Lexington with a session of presentations and panel discussions that will be open to the public. The session, which will be held in the Keeneland sale pavilion, will run
Presidential Perks Can Include Horses, Dogs
When U.S. presidents receive gifts, the items are acknowledged, then packed away in a government warehouse to await the opening of his future library.
It’s been the fate of many pairs of cowboy boots and hats, expensive rugs, glinting
Saratoga Springs TRF Event to Feature Adoptable Horses
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will have an open house Oct. 21 at the Saratoga Farms Equine Center in Saratoga Springs to showcase recently rescued ex-racehorses who are available for adoption.
The event will take place from 12 to 3
Celebrities and Audience to Judge Trainer Challenge at Virginia Expo
The Virginia Equine Extravaganza returns to Richmond’s Raceway Complex October 27-29, 2006, for the third annual equine symposium and first-ever three-day Virginia-based colt-starting competition emceed by horse behavior expert and clinician
Equine ID Group Meets, Elects New Chairmen
The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) had a meeting on August 21st, in conjunction with the National Institute of Animal Agriculture’s 2006 ID Info Expo.
During this meeting, the ESWG gave subcommittee updates, discussed ESWG membership
“Houdini” Pony Tracks Down Owner
The BBC reports that an 18-year-old Welsh cob pony, “Basil,” recently escaped from his new home and “hot hoofed three miles in the dark” back to the farm
Three Horses Mauled by Dog at Md. Farm
At least one dog mauled three horses at a farm, and the most severely injured, a miniature foal, may not survive, authorities and the horses’ owner said.
A loose pit bull was captured in the rural area after the attack, and its owners had
Bee Pollen Product Increases Appetite, Study Shows
Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have reported in a pilot study that a bee pollen-based product shows promise in improving athletic horses’ feed intake.
Israel Opens First Racetrack
Angry demonstrators and rabbis as well as a ban on gambling failed to stop the inauguration of Israel’s first horse racetrack, as thousands of fans cheered the four-legged competitors.
It’s not much at this point — just a collection of
