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Misplaced Nail
I noticed my farrier put two nails in too high. She won’t put weight on it. How long until it heals?
Tendons and Ligaments: Anatomy and Physiology
Tendon and ligament injuries often go hand in hand with horses involved in vigorous athletic pursuits. However, many tendon and ligament injuries can be avoided through proper conditioning and training regimens and by not pushing a horse beyond its limits in racing or other competitions.
Animal ID and the Horse Industry
Amy Mann of the American Horse Council presented an update on efforts of the Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) in her presentation at the National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) ID Info Expo held in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 22-24. The
AYHC Seeking Nominations for Youth Leader of the Year
The American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) is seeking nominations for Youth Leader of the Year, sponsored by the Certified Horsemanship Association. AYHC wants to emphasize how strong adult leadership for young horsemen and horsewomen helps ensure
Ernesto Nearing Hurricane Strength
As of 2 p.m. today (Aug. 31), the National Weather Service is reporting sustained winds of 70 mph associated with Tropical Storm Ernesto as it nears the Carolina coast.
The minimum requirement for sustained wind speed for hurricane
Ernesto Gaining Strength, Carolinas Under Hurricane Watch
The National Weather Service released a statement at 11 a.m. today (Aug. 31), warning that Ernesto is gaining strength over open water.
Ernesto passed over the Florida peninsula as a comparatively docile tropical storm, but it has since
Woodbine Debuts New Polytrack Surface
Demi Song bounced his way into Canadian Thoroughbred record books at Woodbine Aug. 30 when the gelding won the first race over the track’s new Polytrack surface.
Woodbine is only the second track in North America to hold a race meeting o
Katrina Still Affecting Louisiana Racehorse Sales, Breeders
One year ago all eyes were on the Gulf of Mississippi and the path of Hurricane Katrina. The category four storm made landfall in New Orleans Aug. 29 while many of Louisiana’s breeders and consignors were attending the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer
WEG Photo Gallery: Driving Competition Underway
The Horse Gallery is a collection of images by photographer Doug Prather at the FEI World Equestrian Games 2006, in Aachen, Germany. For more information on the World Equestrian Games, see Read More
WEG Photo Gallery: Beezie Holds on to Show Jumping Lead
Team USA’s Beezie Madden and Authentic hold on to their lead in the second day of show jumping at the 2006 WEG. Madden and Authentic still stand on a score of 0.0.
Madden Retains WEG Show Jumping Lead, Driving Gets Underway
It’s double duty again at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, as two disciplines play out simultaneously – one of them in the Main Stadium (show jumping) and the other having its first-day opener in Stadium 2 (four-in-hand
Soring Controversy Delays Walking Horse Show
News Channel 5 in Nashville, Tenn., reported on Saturday (Aug. 26) the postponement of the 68th annual Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration due to a soring controversy. The trainers’ association suspended the celebration after federal inspectors
Wading Through Katrina’s Aftermath
Charbonnet Mid-City Carriages’ trucks were gassed and ready to evacuate horses and mules yesterday (Aug. 29) from New Orleans, La., as Hurricane Ernesto began its move toward the United States. Fortunately, the storm didn’t track toward the
Ernesto Weakens, Horse Movement Regulations Temporarily Lifted
The National Weather Service has reported that tropical storm Ernesto is weakening over the Florida peninsula today (Aug. 30).
While sustained winds associated with the storm have decreased to 40mph, the National Weather Service warns o
Sixth Kentucky WNV Case Confirmed
The Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office today (Aug. 30) confirmed the sixth case of West Nile virus in the state this year. A 6-year-old Belgian gelding in Christian County was euthanatized due to complications of the disease, noted Rusty Ford,
Two Others With Horse Industry Ties Identified as Crash Victims
As the investigation continued into the crash of Comair Flight 5191 in Lexington, Ky., two more individuals connected with the Thoroughbred industry have been identified as victims of the crash.
The plane, which went down in a field about a
