Latest News – The Horse
eBay Sellers Help Rescue Slaughter-Bound Thoroughbreds
(edited press release)
A Breyer Ruffian model created by Faye Cohen is being auctioned on eBay to raise money for Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, Inc., in Glenville, Pa., and ultimately advance the adoption of rescued
Dates Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Save the dates! The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games at the
Pfizer Introduces Simple Rotational Deworming Calendar
Equine veterinarians agree that rotating between chemical classes is the key to creating an effective deworming program. Now, Pfizer Animal Health makes rotation simple for horse owners by offering year-round parasite protection in a program tha
Federal Hearing on Horse Slaughter Draws Large Crowd
A legislative hearing Tuesday by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection concerning the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act drew a large crowd, causing the hearing to be moved after opening
Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit Scheduled for October
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will sponsor a two-day workshop for presentations, panel discussions and strategic planning concerning the welfare and safety of the Thoroughbred racehorse on
Equine Movie Stars Flicka and Dreamer to Appear at BreyerFest
This weekend the public is invited to the 17th annual BreyerFest, July 28-30 at the
Radiation-Killed Bacteria Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
Vaccines made with bacteria killed by gamma irradiation, rather than by standard methods of heat or chemical inactivation, may be more effective, say researchers supported by the National Institute of
Progress on a Diagnostic Test for DSLD/ESPA
Scientists at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine are studying a new diagnostic test that will detect a common disease of the musculoskeletal system of the horse before he exhibits lameness or other performance problems.
Computer-Assisted Saddle Fit Analysis Now Available
The Saddletech System for horse owners concerned about the comfort of their horses and the fit of their saddles is now available from Onsite Tack Services.
Texas Department of Agriculture Investigating Toxicity Deaths
The Texas Department of Agriculture is investigating the manner of pesticide application that led to the deaths of 27 horses at a boarding facility in
Aachen Countdown Begins; USEF Announces Majority of Teams
With just over four weeks to go until the kickoff of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany, the U.S. teams in all seven disciplines are nearly finalized and looking stronger than
Orphans and Twins in Horses
People new to the breeding and raising of horses probably have never experienced the challenge of raising an orphan foal or feeding a foal whose mother is producing little or no milk.
Through Cast Changes, Barbaro Remains Stable
Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had an uneventful weekend, and continues to be comfortable according to his doctors at the George D. Widener Hospital. “He’s maintaining an excellent attitude,” said Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS.
Anthrax Reported in Texas
It’s the same song, yet another verse for naturally-occurring anthrax cases in livestock and wildlife in Val Verde and
Meeting Held at Del Mar Over Breakdowns
Del Mar track management held an informal meeting the morning of July 22 to address the spike in injuries and fatal breakdowns during the first days of the California seaside oval’s summer season.
The meeting included several trainers
Fundraiser Planned to Benefit ReRun and Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue
An August 18, 2006 fundraising event is planned to benefit two nonprofit adoption and rescue organizations, ReRun, Inc. and the Mid-Atlantic Horse Rescue (MAHR). The gala will be held at the Ocean
