Latest News – The Horse
Changes in Store for 2007 Rolex Event
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, one of the world’s most prestigious, action-packed equestrian events, is set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., April 26-29. With its return come changes to the trade fair location and mor
Pfizer Closing Michigan Research and Development Facilities
Pfizer Inc. said Monday that it will close its research and development facilities in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo, Mich., affecting thousands of jobs.
But the drugmaker said it would continue to maintain manufacturing and animal-health
Maine Equine Welfare Groups Forming Cooperative
A group of horse shelter operators have joined together to create the Maine Equine Wellness Cooperative, a network to recruit people willing to help, raise funds, and educate new horse owners, reported
Pony and Car Collisions Increasing in New Forest
A new report shows that the number of accidents involving vehicles and New Forest ponies is rising, according to
“Moneigh” Hoofprint Paintings Raise Funds for Minnesota Equine Center
Can’t afford the $250 donation it takes to get an engraved brick at the University of Minnesota’s new Equine Center? Take heart–for only $50, you could have a painting by a horse.
Hercules, that is, the Belgian gelding who serves as the
Herpesvirus: Final Wellington Quarantine Lifted
Florida officials released the equine herpesvirus (EHV) quarantine on the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex on Jan. 20. The facility was the last of 10 to be released from state-mandated quarantine.
The last official quarantine due
Free Gait Evaluation Available from FOSH
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is pleased to announce that a free video evaluation service will be provided to owners of gaited horses in 2007.
For those owners interested in participating, a licensed Independent Judge’s Association
America’s Horse Championships on NBC Reaches 5.8 Million Viewers
It’s not often that equestrian events are highlighted on national television networks. However, on Jan. 7, more than 5.8 million viewers got a ringside seat to learn more about Quarter Horses through the America’s Horse Championships on NBC
Equine Reproduction Short Course Available at Penn State
On Feb. 16-17, Penn State University at University Park, Pa., will be hosting an equine reproduction short course. This course is targeted for the serious mare or stallion owner who wishes to advance their knowledge of equine reproduction.
Maryland Equine Studies Program Receives Grant
The Equine Studies Program in the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Grant funding was awarded to purchase collection harness bags
Horse Slaughter Plants Considering Legal Options
The owners of two horse slaughtering plants in Texas are considering whether to challenge a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a Texas law that banned horse slaughter for the purpose of selling the meat for food.
The ruling involve
Barbaro’s Recovery Voted NTRA ‘Moment of the Year’
The emotional scene at the New Bolton Center as Barbaro recovered from a serious injury suffered during the Preakness Stakes has been voted the 2006 National Thoroughbred Racing Association ?Moment of the Year.?
Barbaro’s connections, an
Obituary for Mark Morris, DVM, Morris Animal Foundation Trustee
Mark L. Morris Jr., DVM, PhD, pioneer researcher, educator, mentor, and worldwide authority on animal nutrition, died Sunday, January 14, 2007, at his home in Topeka, Kan., at the age of 72.
Morris served as trustee and
Placentitis: Effect on Neonates
As the 2007 foaling season approaches, the health of newborn foals is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. One common reason for the birth of an unhealthy newborn is placentitis.
Veterinarians and human medical doctors from private
Texas Court Rules Against Slaughter
A federal appeals court in Houston has ruled that horse slaughter is illegal in Texas, home to two of the nation’s three processing plants.
The decision, issued on Jan. 19th by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans,
Three Horses Dead After Petroleum Gas Truck Accident
Three horses are dead after a truck hauling liquified petroleum gas collided with them in the predawn darkness near Grand Junction, Colo.
It happened just after 6 p.m. Thursday morning, Jan. 18th, along westbound Interstate
