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Western States Horse Expo Draws Top Talent, Thousands of Attendees
“I’m very excited about how great this year’s Horse Expo was,” grins Western States Horse Expo President Miki Cohen. “I have to agree with all the people who said it was the best ever. We’re extremely proud of our sponsors, exhibitors,
Barbaro’s Right Hind Leg Healing Well
By now, Barbaro should have been close to casting aside any doubts that he could make a full recovery from the devastating right hind leg injuries he suffered at the Preakness Stakes.
Instead, the winner of the Kentucky Derby still has a
Heat Wave Halts Racing at Saratoga, Other Tracks
Extreme heat in the East is taking its toll on racing, as six tracks cancelled racing for either Tuesday or Wednesday. Among the most prominent cancellations was Saratoga, which called off live racing for Wednesday.
In a morning meeting
Club Foot (Book Excerpt)
Acquired flexural deformity of the coffin joint is often referred to as “club foot.” The foot’s appearance can vary from dished with the heel raised to a boxy shape with the hoof wall nearly perpendicular to the ground.
The Horse Named Top Magazine
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care was honored on June 24 as the best overall publication in the General Excellence category at the 2006 American Horse Publications Annual Awards. Sixty publications were entered. The Horse editorial “herd,” from left to right: Staff Writer Chad Mendell, Photo/Newsletter Editor Rachael Filkins, Editor Kimberly S. Herbert, News Editor
Barbaro’s Condition Continues to Remain Stable
Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, reports that Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro’s condition continues to be stable. The colt’s left hind foot, which has laminitis, is monitored closely for signs of infection.
Equine Behaviorist Chris Irwin Offering Sessions at KHP
The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) welcomes the return of equine behaviorist and trainer Chris Irwin on October 27-28. He will be offering private and semi-private sessions at the Maker?s
200 Young Equestrians Set to Compete at NAJYRC Championships
Top Junior and Young Riders from all across
HBPA to Emirates: Reconsider Position on Brass Hat Disqualification
The board of directors of the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has sent Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour, chairman of the Emirates Racing Association, an
Horse Rescued from Creek
It took nearly 40 people to extract a 1,600-pound Hanoverian gelding from a creek near Orlando, Fla., on June 6. The 17.1-hand dressage horse and jumper had been trapped in the marshy, 25-foot-wide creek with slippery banks for at least three
Spinal Taps Not Necessary for EPM Testing?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) has been widely regarded as the only definitive way to diagnose the disease. This test can be difficult, expensive, and potentially dangerous, and according to new
Unwanted Horse Coalition Folded Into American Horse Council
The Unwanted Horse Coalition, which started with an Unwanted Horse Summit during the American Horse Council?s (AHC) annual convention in April 2005, is being folded into the AHC.
“The issue of ‘unwanted horses’ has faced this industry
Platelet-Rich Plasma Treats Tendon and Ligament Problems
A Cornell University scientist recently showed that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can enhance healing and quality of repair at the cellular level in treating tendonitis and suspensory ligament desmitis. Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS
Examining Equine Vocalizations
Horse owners know that a low-pitched nicker indicates friendly recognition, and an anxious call is a sign of stress. Now researchers are looking for a scientific link between the acoustic properties of equine communications and their possible
Cloned Mules Race Into History
Cloned mules Idaho Gem and Idaho Star made their racing debuts on June 3 and 4 in Winnemucca, Nev., each winning a qualifying heat before placing third and sixth, respectively, in the final 350-yard dash. This was the first time clones competed in
Barbaro Update
Barbaro was recovering well after his second cast change at the University of Pennyslvania’s New Bolton Center. “Barbaro is back in his stall and is doing well,” said Chief of Surgery Dean W. Richardson, who on July 3 replaced the cast he had put o
