Latest News – The Horse
Two Horses Perish in Civil War Re-enactment
According to a story posted on Kentucky.com, two horses died during a re-enactment of the Battle of Perryville
Horses Have Floor Color Preferences
Getting ready to paint a concrete aisle floor or put colored mats in your wash stall? What’s the most inviting color? Fear not–there’s guidance in science. Researchers have found that horses react more to yellow, white, black, and blue floors,
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,
Equimax Protects Stallions, Mares, and Foals throughout Breeding Season
Breeding season is a critical time of year throughout the horse industry. From selecting a stallion through foaling and the arrival of young stock, each owner and handler takes special care with the stallions, mares and foals that are the
Golden Gate to Install Tapeta Surface
Magna Entertainment Corp., announced Oct. 12 that Golden Gate Fields will install the Tapeta Footings, a synthetic racing surface on its main racetrack.
“I wanted to have the best racing surface available to ensure the health of both horse
Arabian Selected as School Horse of the Year, New Stone Model
The Peter Stone Company and the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) are proud to announce the winner of the annual CHA Stone School Horse of the Year award– “Domino’s Crescent Moon.” The Domino model was presented to his owner Jessica Beoh
Five Reasons Veterinarians Should Consider Behavior
Whether a horse’s bizarre behavior is an indicator of a medical condition, vice versa, or he’s just behaving badly, a veterinarian should consider a patient’s behavior examining him, according to an article published in the September issue of th
Racehorse Welfare Summit Open to Public
The Monday morning (Oct. 16) session of the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit will be open to the public and the media. A media briefing will be held at the conclusion of the summit on Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 17).
The Monday
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
