Latest News – The Horse
Insured Geldings, Mares At Greater Risk of Death Than Stallions
Swedish researchers examining the five-year survival rates of insured Warmbloods found that geldings and mares have a greater mortality risk than stallions. They also found that horses with a history of “costly veterinary events” were at a
EHV Precautions: Quarantine of 57 More Monmouth Horses
Officials have quarantined 57 horses that competed at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Monday (Nov. 6) over fears that the animals may have been exposed to the potentially dangerous equine herpesvirus.
The step was taken after officials realize
New Furnace Uses Horse Manure for Fuel
John Kimberlin hopes to light a fire under his idea of using manure to produce heat and electricity.
Kimberlin, of Waukee, Iowa, believes he has perfected a small-scale furnace that can be used on farms, at racetracks, or anywhere livestock
Top Eventing Rider Amy Tryon Joins Team UlcerGard
Merial has announced that top eventing rider and 2006 World Equestrian Games Bronze Medalist, Amy Tryon will become the newest member of Team UlcerGard. Tryon will join other top equestrian athletes, including Darren Chiacchia, John Williams, an
Enlightened Equitation’s Fhoenix Saddle
The Fhoenix is a completely unique and revolutionary design of saddle designed to optimize comfort for both horse and rider, while being self adjusting to the fit of almost any horse or pony.
Horseware Ireland Introduces Fly Sheet Infused with Insect Repellent
Horseware Ireland introduces the latest innovation–The Amigo Bug Buster. It’s infused with the Buzz-Blocker insect repellent, proven effective in human clothing against flies, mosquitoes, chiggers, midgies, and ants. The repellent-infused Bug
Dover Opening New Store in Crofton, Md.
Dover Saddlery Retail, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dover Saddlery (Nasdaq: DOVR), announced Nov. 8 that the Grand Opening of its new Crofton, Md., store will take place December 1-3. Equestrians are invited to join in the Grand Opening
Rutgers Equine Science Center Annual Update Set for Dec. 12
The Rutgers Equine Science Center will sponsor its annual Equine Science Update on Tuesday, December 12, 2006 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture on the Cook Campus of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
EHV-1 Outbreak Occurs Despite Rigorous Control Efforts at Colorado State
This fall, equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) spread among patients in the veterinary hospital at Colorado State University (CSU), despite the fact the school runs one of the nation’s top veterinary biosecurity programs. The finding forced 20
Book Excerpt: Oxygen Supply
Many people worry that horses coming from near sea level will have trouble acclimating to the mountain altitudes. If they are physically fit, horses have an easier time adjusting than humans, and it’s all due to physiology.
World’s Smallest Horse Hits the Road for Children’s Charities
A St. Louis, Mo., mare that stands at just 17.5 inches tall was recently declared the world’s smallest horse by the Guinness Book of World Records. Thumbelina, a dwarf Miniature Horse, is five years old and weighs 58 pounds. She prefers a
New Cruelty Charges in Fatal Castration Case
A Utah man has been charged in the fatal castration of a wild horse. At least three people now face charges in the cruelty case.
Terry John Reid, 48, of Dutch John, was released on his own recognizance after an Oct. 31 initial appearance on
EasyCare Comfort Hoof Pads
Comfort Pads are now available in both the original ?? thickness and a new ?? thickness, offering more options for riders and horse owners.
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Lower in cost and more durable than sheepskin, Merino wool saddle pads are the newest offering from Fleeceworks. Tired of making room in your horse trailer for your wheelbarrow and muck buckets? The BigFoot Cargo Bag allows you to neatly tuck away and store all of your horse-related stuff in your barn or trailer, or you can use it transport your essential riding gear to shows, trail rides, or other equestrian events. |
