Latest News – The Horse
Two More WNV Cases in Kentucky
West Nile virus (WNV) remains on the radar of Kentucky agriculture officials; two new equine cases were confirmed Friday (Sept. 8). Nine horses have been infected with the disease in 2006.
A 4-year-old Rocky Mountain Horse mare in Adair
World Cup Winner Electrocutionist Dead
Dubai World Cup winner Electrocutionist died of an apparent heart attack Saturday, several days after an abnormality was detected in the 5-year-old horse’s heart.
Dubai-based Godolphin Racing Inc. owned Electrocutionist, considered a to
House Votes to Ban Horse Slaughter
In an act that went against the recommendations of the Secretary of Agriculture and two prominent veterinary groups, on Sept. 7 Congress voted 263-146 to end horse slaughter in the United States. House members also defeated two amendments that
Humane Society Applauds House Decision on H.R. 503
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released the following document yesterday (Sept. 7) in response to the passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In a historic ste
AQHA Responds to Passage of H.R. 503
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) released the following document yesterday (Sept. 7) in response to the passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Today the agriculture
Purina Mills joins Women Luv Horses as Gold Sponsor
Cancer can interrupt a horsewoman or man’s life all too fast. Since the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo believes the “horse life” is the healthiest one, they are pleased to benefit a Colorado-based non-profit that helps horsewomen and men get back in
Veterinary Degree Offers Many Career Options
Fall is approaching, and that means many children and adults are going back to school to continue their education. Pursuing higher education is a proven means for advancing a career, and veterinary medicine offers several career choices for
Kentucky, Ohio Employ Upgraded Blood-Doping Tests
Kentucky has performed random testing for blood-doping antibodies in racehorses of all breeds for more than a year, but now it’s testing for the actual proteins, a process that could put more teeth in penalties.
The Kentucky Horse Racing
Wilcke Named Director of University of Louisville Equine Program
Richard W. Wilcke has been named the director of the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program. Wilcke, a faculty member since 1995, succeeds Robert Lawrence, who recently retired after 18 years as head of the program.
Since the
FEI World Equestrian Games: Aachen in Review
The FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 showcased the best of the best in equine sport.
Photographer Doug Prather was on site for The Horse. To see his gallery, click
Five Premises Under VS Quarantine in Wyoming
The USDA has reported the detection of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in nine horses on five premises in eastern Wyoming. Vesicular stomatitis, which normally moves up from the Southwest along waterways, has not appeared elsewhere in the country this
Therapeutic Drug Research, Necropsies Recommended by Racing Group
A subcommittee of the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has recommended going forward with two studies–one that could lead to establishment of withdrawal times or threshold levels for therapeutic medications and one analyzing the medication
Six-Time NFR Bucking Horse I’ma Tiger Dead
The bareback riding world lost one of its top horses on Monday, Sept. 4, when Harry Vold’s famous I’ma Tiger died from colic at the ranch in Avondale, Colo., outside of Pueblo.
I’ma Tiger last bucked on Aug. 26 at the Colorado State Fair
USEF Announces Formation of First-Ever Youth Council
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the formation of the USEF Youth Council, designed to encourage and support existing affiliate youth programs. The goal will be to create the most varied board possible with members from each
Horse Owners Encouraged to Have Evacuation Plan
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) is actively encouraging horse owners to have a disaster plan for the animals in their care. Lessons learned from prior hurricane experience have led the group to the development of comprehensive
Horse Slaughter Bill Passed by House
A bill to end horse slaughter for human consumption passed the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 7 with a final vote of 263-146. Two amendments to alter the bill both failed to pass.
If the bill
